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WHEREAS, school counselors play an important role in the health, wellbeing and
success of youth in elementary, middle and secondary schools across the United States; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cassie Poncelow, counselor at Poudre High School, is an outstanding
example of leadership in counseling in the Poudre School District, as well as across our state and
country; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Poncelow has been a counselor in Poudre School District since 2011;
and at Poudre High School beginning in the fall of 2013; was named the 2016 Colorado School
Counselor of the Year; and one of 6 Finalists for 2018 National School Counselor of the Year
from American School Counselor Association; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Poncelow earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from
Colorado State University in 2007 and a Master of Education in Counseling and Career
Development from Colorado State University in 2011; and
WHEREAS, as a Fort Collins native and a Colorado State University graduate, Ms.
Poncelow continues to contribute to the community and invest in the future success of local
students; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Poncelow has been selected to present during a briefing for
Congressional staffers in the Capitol's Visitor Center entitled "The Role of the School Counselor
in Social Emotional Learning,” including an Awards Celebration at the Kennedy Center that will
include remarks from former First Lady Michelle Obama and an evening Gala at Union Station
in Washington D.C.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
recognize and congratulate
MS. CASSIE PONCELOW
for her inspiring leadership, her passion for investing in the success of students, and for being a
model counselor and community member.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 6th day of February, A.D. 2018.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk