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Kelli Canonge

Kelli Canonge

Alternative Education Counselor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Talent Search Projects at Penn State University

  • Education

    • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

      2004 - 2006
      Master's Degree Behavior Management

    • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

      2004 - 2006
      Master's Degree School Counseling

    • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sociology

    • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Psychology

      Activities and Societies: President of Alpha Sigma Alpha, National Sorority (2002, 2003) Awarded Outstanding National Level President 2003 Awarded Crimson (Member of the Year) 2003 Awarded Outstanding Philanthropist 2002

  • Experience

    • New Kensington Arnold School District

      Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
      Alternative Education Counselor

      Served as the counselor for Valley High School’s afterschool Alternative Education Program working with delinquent and truant students. • Organized attendance and retention data for students enrolled. • Performed individual counseling with each student enrolled once every two weeks. • Organized and distributed student data to parents/guardians once per week. • Served as an intake coordinator and transition specialist to and from traditional educational services.

    • Pittsburgh Public Schools

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
      Pathway to the Promise Summer Project Manager

      Assisted the Pathways to the Promise team in cultivating programming that increases the number of Pittsburgh Public School Students that graduate and are prepared for higher education. • Developed advisory curriculum for The Promise-Readiness Corps Teams. • Assisted in the development, implementation and evaluation of The Promise-Readiness Corps Professional Development. • Created advisory and teaming templates used at The Promise-Readiness Corps Professional Development. (Summer Consultation Position) Show less

    • Penn State Talent Search

      Aug 2016 - now
      Social Media Strategist

      Led social media campaigns for two programs and fifteen team members. Insights have shown consistent annual growth for both paid and organic content. https://www.facebook.com/PennStateTalentSearch/https://www.instagram.com/pennstatetalentsearch/

    • Penn State University

      Jun 2024 - now

      Encouraged and supported students from families where educational attainment, finances or other resources may limit opportunities to achieve educational goals beyond high school. • Developed and implemented programs to assist NKASD seniors enrolled in the Educational Talent Search program to complete at least one post secondary application (either college, technical school or work) and one financial aid application that resulted in an 88.6% matriculation rate to post secondary placement. • Provided student services, individual counseling and group lessons regarding academic preparation, study skills, post secondary exploration, secondary planning, tutoring, self-development, self-esteem, and educational opportunities resulting in 96.6% of NKASD students (8-11th grade) enrolled in Educational Talent Search promotion from 2007 – current year. Show less

      • Director of Talent Search Projects

        Jan 2025 - now

      • Higher Education Specialist

        Aug 2007 - now

      • Assistant Director of Talent Search Projects

        Jun 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Secondary School Guidance

      Pa. Department of Education

    • Becoming a Leader: Developing Your Style and Making Sound Decisions

      Harvard University

    • Summer Institute on Higher Education Leadership

      Harvard University
      Jun 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kelli Canonge
      HundrED Ambassador HundrED - Educating the Whole Child Jan 2019 The purpose of education is to help every child flourish, no matter what happens in life. In a fast-changing world, education must adapt to keep up. The world is full of inspiring innovations, but they can struggle to spread beyond their immediate environments. That's why HundrED discovers, researches and shares impactful and scalable K12 innovations with the world, for free.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Remake Learning on Apr 2019
      Remake LearningAssociated with Kelli Canonge

    • School Board Member

      Issued by Highlands School District on Nov 2019
      Highlands School DistrictAssociated with Kelli Canonge