Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology students joined Dr. Marguerite Ohrtman, Director of School Counseling, to attend the Minnesota School Counselors Association Annual Conference at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd May 3 – 5.

Students participated in presentations and professional development and listened to several keynote speakers. The students and their advisor, Dr. Marguerite Ohrtman, gave five presentations on a number of topics, including: technology, school counselor and parent engagement with technology, immigrant students, aromatherapy, and students in the military.

Presenters were: Sarah Cronin (doctoral student), Jessica Depuydt, Emily Colton, Rachel Fournier, Megan Rinn, Brita Crouse, Camille Merwin, Erica Tealey, Bianka Pineda, Erik Torgerson, Rebecca Zabinski, Marin Thuen, Lara Woyno, Tracy Buettner, Amanda Kapusniak, and Amy Gerster.

Students enjoyed meeting other counselors and alumni from across the state.