2004 Marvin Rammelsberg School Counselor Award 

Sandy Farris

Sandy Farris, M.Ed., is a certified school counselor and a graduate of both the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University.  She is currently employed by the Indian Hill School District as a general guidance counselor grades 9-12.  Sandy began her career teaching English at White Oak Junior High School.  At Roger Bacon High School Sandy transitioned into school guidance.  She has taught and supervised for three years in the Xavier University Graduate Counseling Program.  In addition to extensive post-graduate study, Sandy claims membership in the Ohio School Counselor Association, the Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association, the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling, and the National Association for College Admission Counseling, as well as NEA and OEA.  This year, she became involved in the Greater Cincinnati College Access Network, presenting workshops for TRIO/Educational Talent Search groups.

Sandy writes, "Challenge and activity sustain me.  I plan to continue to work as long as I am physically able, and look forward to opportunities to learn and grow as education and counseling continue to change in the next decade."