March 11, 2010

Starbuck guidance counselor wins state award

Clarence Allen, guidance counselor at Starbuck Middle School, was recently named the Middle School Counselor of the Year by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association.

Allen, who has been with the Racine Unified School District for more than 35 years, has been a counselor at Starbuck since 1990, where he also has coached volleyball, track and cross country and launched the school’s chess club.

Allen was cited for providing leadership opportunities for students as well as facilitating the training of students to help others.

6 comments:

  1. What does a guidance couselor do in a middle school - how many of these guys/gals are working in RUSD's middle schools. Sounds like dead weight.

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  2. I want to speak up on behalf of Clarence Allen. This man is absolutely incredible and an asset to our community. Mr. Allen works diligently and passionately to ensure that our youth are on the right track to a good future. I am sure that Mr. Allen's presence at Starbuck has significantly changed the lives of many young people in our community. I am so glad he has finally been rewarded for his hard work. This is a reward well-earned and well-deserved.

    Thank you, Mr. Allen.

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  3. Mr. Allen is such an immensely positive influence on the students at Starbuck, that his true impact can't be measured. He is truly dedicated to helping these 'tweens become the best they can be, whether that is academically or developing into a respectful, responsible person with a sense of self-worth.

    These students have looked to him for guidance and support long after leaving middle school.

    Thank you for your tireless efforts, Mr. Allen. You are a rare treasure in RUSD.

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  4. Clarence Allen is many things, but "dead weight" is not one of them. I have known Mr. Allen for nearly fifteen years. He is a caring, dedicated advocate for the students that he works with. He helps students deal with problems such as bullying and peer pressure, giving youth the tools they need to succeed in middle school and beyond. Anyone who believes that the work Mr. Allen does as a middle school counselor needs to spend some time in a school-middle school is not an easy time for youth and people like Clarence Allen are instrumental in helping students thrive. Further, Mr. Allen does not forget his students once they have moved on to high school. His door is always open, and he is always willing to help a student in any way he can.

    Mr. Allen encourages students to work hard and follow their dreams. He is a role model at Starbuck Middle School and an asset to our community. Thank you for all that you have done, and will continue to do! Congratulations - your students (current and former) and Racine are proud of you.

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  5. Clarence Allen is many things, but "dead weight" is not one of them. I have known Mr. Allen for nearly fifteen years. He is a caring, dedicated advocate for the students that he works with. He helps students deal with problems such as bullying and peer pressure, giving youth the tools they need to succeed in middle school and beyond. Anyone who believes that the work Mr. Allen does as a middle school counselor is unimportant or unnecessary needs to spend some time in a school-middle school is not an easy time for youth and people like Clarence Allen are instrumental in helping students thrive. Further, Mr. Allen does not forget his students once they have moved on to high school. His door is always open, and he is always willing to help a student in any way he can.

    Mr. Allen encourages students to work hard and follow their dreams. He is a role model at Starbuck Middle School and an asset to our community. Thank you for all that you have done, and will continue to do! Congratulations - your students (current and former) and Racine are proud of you.

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  6. Private schools do not need counselors in middle school grades - they use them in high school setting only to assit students with college choices. Oh, but that's right very few RUSD student go on to college.

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