Director of Student Services Prevention & Wellness and School Counselor afernan@cesa4.org Phone: (608) 786-4800
Education
B.A. Social Work & Sociology - University of Wisconsin- Madison
Master of Education in School Counseling - University of Wisconsin- Platteville
Wisconsin Professional License
7054 - School Counselor
Education Background
Prior to joining CESA 4, Abby spent 13 years serving as a school counselor in the CESA 4 region.
PK-6 School Counselor (2 years) Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School
5-8 School Counselor (2 years) Westby Area Middle School
9-12 School Counselor (8 years) Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School
6-8 School Counselor (1 year) Melrose-Mindoro School District
In addition to her school counseling role, Abby also fulfilled many other roles within the school districts including ACP Coordinator, PBIS District and Internal Coach, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, AODA Coordinator, and School Assessment Coordinator as well as leading several different student organizations such as the National Honor Society and Gay-Straight Alliance.
Projects and Programs
School Counseling and Student Services, Title III, Homeless Liaison Support, DAC, Equity, WISEdata