College and Career Preparations with Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner

Navigating the journey for college and career preparations is exciting but can also come with lots of questions. Listen as SV's Coordinator of Collegiate & Career Affairs takes a deep dive into the prospects of the upcoming college and career fair and reviews “SchooLinks,” SV’s new college and career readiness platform.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW

• The role of Coordinator of Collegiate and Career Affairs 
• Top questions that parents ask regarding college and career planning
•  Upcoming College and Career Fair
•  Helpful tips/advice that parents/guardians should know, like SchooLinks, SV’s new college and career readiness platform 
• Student and parent resources available on the website - Guidance / OVERVIEW (svsd.net)

SPECIAL GUEST
Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner, Coordinator of Collegiate & Career Affairs

Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner is in her 32nd year at Seneca Valley as a school counselor.  In the Spring of 2019, she transitioned into the Coordinator of Collegiate & Career Affairs for the secondary campus working with the three school counseling offices 7-12. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Education degree with Secondary School Counseling Certification from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Psychology Degree from Grand Canyon University.  Additionally, she holds a College Admissions Counseling Specialist Certificate and Career Development Specialist Certificate. 

As a proud parent of three students who graduated from Seneca Valley, she offers a dual college and career perspective and has served the Seneca Valley community with experience, passion and enthusiasm.