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Stephanie Pergantis

Stephanie Pergantis

Student Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    School Counselor at Pittsburgh Public Schools

  • Education

    • University of Pittsburgh

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science - BS PSYCHOLOGY

      Activities and Societies: Student Government - Allocation's Committee, Sigma Delta Tau, Campus Women's Organization, Rainbow Alliance, Habitat for Humanity

    • University of Northern Colorado

      2014 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Counselor Education and Supervision

      Activities and Societies: Past President (2017-2018) Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, Rho Epsilon Chapter, Professional Counseling Programs, University of Northern Colorado President (2016-2017) Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, Rho Epsilon Chapter, Professional Counseling Programs, University of Northern Colorado President Elect (2015-2016) Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, Rho Epsilon Chapter, Professional Counseling Programs, University of Northern Colorado. Emphasis Area: School CounselingDoctoral Minor: Applied StatisticsCACREP ACCREDITED "UNC’s Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. program prepares individuals for employment as counselor educators and supervisors for colleges and universities offering training in school counseling, clinical counseling, couples and family counseling/therapy, counseling with children and adolescents, and gerontology. Graduates are also qualified for licensure as professional counselors and may… Show more Emphasis Area: School CounselingDoctoral Minor: Applied StatisticsCACREP ACCREDITED "UNC’s Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. program prepares individuals for employment as counselor educators and supervisors for colleges and universities offering training in school counseling, clinical counseling, couples and family counseling/therapy, counseling with children and adolescents, and gerontology. Graduates are also qualified for licensure as professional counselors and may be employed in such sites as community agencies, schools, counseling centers, employee assistance programs, and private practice." - UNC's department website Show less

    • Chatham University

      2006 - 2008
      Master of Science in Counseling Psychology School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling

      Activities and Societies: Founding member of Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Chi Chi Chapter 60 credit master's degree that prepared participants for work as a certified K-12 school counselor in Pennsylvania and a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania.

  • Experience

    • University of Pittsburgh, Pitt Mother and Child Project

      Apr 2003 - Sept 2003
      Student Research Assistant

      *Coded videos for indicators of various parenting styles*Supervised children participating in the study*Conducted intakes and recruitment questionnaires across the city*Organized data for distribution, publication, grants, and reporting

    • Persad Center

      Oct 2003 - Aug 2004
      Outreach Specialist

      *Conducted workshops and seminars to support community efforts in stopping the spread of HIV.*Disseminated information that helps individuals to reduce or eliminate risks of contracting HIV and by providing interventions to help individuals who are at high risk for HIV transmission.*Provided free HIV testing with OraQuick in partnership with the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force.*Worked on a team to create a dedicated community-wide educational outreach effort

    • Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

      May 2004 - May 2005
      Student Nursing Assistant

      *Primarily worked on the Merck Unit*Executed behavior plans and strategies to improve child and adult conduct*Supervised patients with intellectual disabilities and autism in activities of daily living *Worked closely with staff to evaluate patient rights and care*Served on staff evaluation and improvement board as the student member

    • Jumpstart

      Sept 2005 - Apr 2006
      Americorps Member

      *Served as a teacher to 17 low income Pre-kindergarten children*Worked to prepare them and their families socially and academically for kindergarten*Member of a team to develop goals and curriculum*Lead community service projects and family involvement initiatives

    • Chatham University

      Jan 2007 - Sept 2008

      *Supervised the day to day tasks of running 10 academic programs*Researched and implemented the creation of 4 new academic programs*Directly supervised the Student Support Specialist, Admission Specialist, and three work study students*Resided on the university assessment/accountability team, Campusvue core team, and student services team*Served as an academic advisor and records manager to over 350 distance learning and non-degree students*Directed the development of a streamlined process to ease a new student’s integration into the university Show less

      • Director Of Student Support Services

        Jul 2007 - Sept 2008

      • Student Support Specialist

        Apr 2006 - Jul 2007

      • Instructor

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

    • Chatham University's Music and Arts Day Camp

      May 2008 - Aug 2008
      Director

      *Responsible for the employment and management of 70 employees*Accountable for the safety, welfare, and creative education of over 400 campers*Communicated consistently with parents and guardians regarding discipline, curriculum, and daily incidents*Gathered recruitment, retention, and consumer/staff satisfaction data to present to university stakeholders

    • Pittsburgh Public Schools

      Aug 2008 - Aug 2014
      School Counselor

      *Worked at CAPA 9-12, Liberty K-5, Spring Hill K-5, Arsenal 6-8, Beechwood PreK-5, & King PreK-8*District Support Services Liaison creating the foundational tools of a positive teaching and learning environment*School Counselor for PreK-3, 96% free or reduced lunch, Success Schools Behavioral Plan Pilot School*Facilitate the proactive use of attendance, behavioral, academic, social-service, and school climate data*Building level coordinator for The 21st Century Grant for the middle level After School Academy*Supervise, at the building level, school counseling interns and practicum students in meeting their requirements for certification and achieving competence in necessary school counseling skills *Attendance officer for 730 students in grades K-8 and case manager for 550 students in grades K-5*Implemented a streamlined Student Assistance Program referral process and accountability system*Connected parents and school community in a school-wide bullying prevention program rooted in our PBIS*Served on the RISE (professional evaluation system) development team for the Student Services Department *Gained enhanced working knowledge of the Pittsburgh refugee population, ESL, and service coordination*Analyzed data of response to interventions as part of grade level teams to determine educational needs *Champion of “Be a Mentor” the sixth through eighth grade mentoring program*Created an interactive stop-gap scheduling and attendance system in excel during the Pinnacle Conversion*Gained experience working with the Pittsburgh refugee population and assisting with community agencies*Lead facilitator of the Student Assistance Program (SAP)*Coordinator of Behavioral Response to Intervention (RtI)*Active member of the Instructional Leadership Team, Discipline Committee, & Instructional Cabinet*One of 10 Student Services Liaisons selected to create district curriculum and review policies and procedures Show less

    • Psychological Services Clinic, University of Northern Colorado

      Aug 2014 - May 2017
      Counselor

      *Provide individual and group counseling, as well as play therapy, to diverse clients while receiving direct supervision from faculty members (licensed professional counselors and licensed psychologists).*Participate in staffing and group supervision with other doctoral students.*Work in electronic client management system to set up appointments, write progress notes, and manage client information.*Supervise counselors in training on electronic paperwork completion, client welfare, and counselor development. Show less

    • University of Northern Colorado

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

      *Practicum I in Individual Counseling (Three Graduates Credits): Summer 2017 (6 Masters Students in Weekend Intensive Format)*Practicum II in Individual Counseling (Three Graduates Credits): Fall 2016 (4 Direct Supervisees)*Practicum II in Individual Counseling (Three Graduates Credits): Summer 2016 (3 Direct Supervisees)*Practicum I in Individual Counseling (Three Graduates Credits): Summer 2016 (6 Masters Students in Weekend Intensive Format)*Practicum II in Individual Counseling (Three Graduates Credits): Spring 2016 (3 Direct Supervisees)*Practicum in Child, Adolescent, and Family Interventions (Five Graduate Credits): Fall 2015 (8 Enrolled Doctoral Students, 2 Direct Supervisees) Show less *Practicum I in Individual Counseling (Five Graduates Credits): Co-Instructor Summer 2017 (6 Masters Students in Weekend Intensive Format)*Organization, Administration and Evaluation of School Counseling Programs (Three Graduate Credits): Co-Instructor Spring 2017 (11 Masters Students Enrolled in Weekend Intensive Format)*Doctoral Research Seminar (Three Graduate Credits): Co-Instructor Fall 2016 (9 Doctoral Students Enrolled)*Foundations of School Guidance (Three Graduate Credits): Guest Lecturer Fall 2016 (10 Masters Students Enrolled)*Practicum I in Individual Counseling (Five Graduates Credits): Co-Instructor Summer 2016 (6 Masters Students in Weekend Intensive Format)*Practicum in Child, Adolescent, and Family Interventions (Five Graduate Credits): Co-Instructor Fall 2015 (8 Enrolled Doctoral Students)*Foundations of School Guidance (Three Graduate Credits): Co-Instructor Fall 2015 (Intensive Weekend Format Course Prepped and not delivered due to scheduling) *Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling and Psychology (Three Graduate Credits): Co-Instructor Spring 2015 (23 Enrolled: 20 Master Students 3 Doctoral Students)*Orientation to Clinical Counseling (Three Graduate Credits): Co-Instructor Spring 2015 (13 Masters Students Enrolled in Online Format) Show less *Developed surveys, focus group questionnaires, and research questions for multiple projects*Created easy to understand tables and figures for IES Foster Care Grant publications*Supported report creation, management, and communication – IES Foster Care Grant*Participated in grant team meetings and creation of business rules – IES Foster Care Grant*Helped to facilitate the creation of an online program to support policy analysis*Led research team of 5 doctoral students*Implemented Qualitative Meta Synthesis in counselor educator research*Created the structure of at least two manuscripts*Supported International Student Research Agenda*Co-coordinated Doctoral Admissions Interview Day*Acted as a liaison for incoming doctoral students*Attended to CACREP doctoral standards and records compliance*Developed and distributed program evaluation to supervisors and graduates*Supported Resiliency and Career Counseling Research Agenda *Co-developed a manuscript of best practices for utilizing play therapy with gender nonconforming youth*Supported Minority Stress and Gender Nonconfroming Research Agenda Show less Instructor for a 3-credit academic course that centers around providing first-year students with theoretical models and the application of these models to help build the foundation for continued intellectual, personal, and professional growth and development. With a broad focus on reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills and competencies, this course will help students become independent, strategic learners who can contribute to the university as scholars and who can determine and construct their own futures. *Foundations of Learning and Development (Three Undergraduate Credits): Fall 2017 (Section 1: 32 Enrolled, Section 2: 30 Enrolled)*Foundations of Learning and Development (Three Undergraduate Credits): Fall 2015 (Section 1: 31 Enrolled, Section 2: 26 Enrolled)*Foundations of Learning and Development (Three Undergraduate Credits): Fall 2014 (Section 1: 27 Enrolled, Section 2: 28 Enrolled) Show less

      • Clinical Supervisor

        Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

      • Co-Instructor/Lecturer

        Jan 2015 - Aug 2018

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

      • Instructor

        Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

    • Clarion University of Pennsylvania

      Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
      Assistant Professor in Dept. of Human Services, Rehabilitation, Health and Sport Sciences

    • Pittsburgh Public Schools

      Aug 2021 - now
      School Counselor

      Middle School Counselor - facilitator of mental health services, disrupter of barriers to learning, creator of comprehensive data driven programming, and advocate of student agency.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified School Counselor K-12, Level II

      Pa. Department of Education

    • Licensed Professional Counselor

      Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

    • Data Science & Analytics Career Paths & Certifications: First Steps

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      Emerging Leaders Award Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) 2017 Emerging Leaders Award (2017) Awarded by Committee of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) and Presented at the National ACES Conference, Chicago, IL.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      Counselor Education Graduate Scholars Award The University of Northern Colorado’s Department of Counselor Education and Supervision on behalf of the College of Education and Behavioral Science 2016 Counselor Education Graduate Scholars Award (2015-2016). Distributed by The University of Northern Colorado’s Department of Counselor Education and Supervision on behalf of the College of Education and Behavioral Science to one CES Doctoral Student per year. Greeley, CO.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      Schroeder Applied Psychology and Counselor Education Scholarship The University of Northern Colorado’s Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education 2015 Schroeder Applied Psychology and Counselor Education Scholarship (2015-2016). Awarded by The University of Northern Colorado’s Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education by application and review. Greeley, CO.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      Volunteer Scholar Award Recipient Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2015 Volunteer Scholar Award Recipient (2015). Presented by Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision at the ACES Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      Departmental Graduate Assistantship The University of Northern Colorado’s Department of Counselor Education and Supervision 2014 Departmental Graduate Assistantship (2014-2018). Distributed by The University of Northern Colorado’s Department of Counselor Education and Supervision upon doctoral program admission and continued successful performance reviews. Greeley, CO.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      Graduate Dean’s Scholarship The University of Northern Colorado’s Department of Counselor Education and Supervision 2014 Graduate Dean’s Scholarship (2014-2018). Distributed by The University of Northern Colorado’s Department of Counselor Education and Supervision upon doctoral program admission. Greeley, CO.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      Scholars Award Recipient Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2014 Scholars Award Recipient (2014). Presented by Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision at the RMACES Conference, Jackson Lake, WY.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      Bill Lee Grant Pennsylvania School Counselor Association at the Annual Conference 2013 Bill Lee Grant (2013). Presented by Pennsylvania School Counselor Association at the Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      The President’s Volunteer Service Award Chatham University 2007 The President’s Volunteer Service Award (2007). In recognition and appreciation of commitment to strengthening our nation and for making a difference through volunteer service. Presented by Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Pergantis
      Spark Award Jumpstart Pittsburgh 2006 Spark Award (2006). In recognition of accomplishment for exceeding program expectations and making a difference one child at a time. Presented by Jumpstart Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.