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Mater Academy East Las Vegas Counselor Named 2027 Nevada School Counselor of the Year

Mater Academy East Las Vegas is proud to celebrate School Counselor Jessica Houchins for being named the 2027 Nevada School Counselor of the Year by the Nevada School Counselor Association (NvSCA).

This prestigious statewide honor recognizes outstanding school counselors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, advocacy, and dedication to supporting student success. According to the Nevada School Counselor Association, Jessica was selected following a competitive review process involving nominees from across Nevada and was recognized for her impact on students, staff, families, and the school community. Her work exemplifies the highest standards of the school counseling profession and serves as an inspiration to counselors throughout the state.

Jessica has spent the past decade serving students as a school counselor, helping young people discover their potential while supporting their academic, career, and social-emotional development. She credits this recognition to the collective efforts of the students, families, educators, administrators, and counseling colleagues who have supported and inspired her throughout her career.

She also expressed gratitude to her colleagues at Mater Academy East Las Vegas, noting that their collaboration, dedication, and commitment to students make this work possible.

As Nevada's School Counselor of the Year, Jessica will represent the state at national recognition events in Washington, D.C., in January 2027, where she will help showcase the outstanding work being done by school counselors across Nevada.

Please join us in congratulating Jessica Houchins on this well-deserved achievement and thanking her for the positive difference she continues to make in the lives of Nevada students every day.