Lynn Bitney, Student Services Secretary at Sheboygan North High School, is being recognized with the 2025 WSCA Secretary/Support Staff Award from the Wisconsin School Counselor Association. This award recognizes the people who support and enhance the work of school counselors. Bitney will be recognized in November 2024 at the Wisconsin School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference, which takes place in Wisconsin Dells.

Trevor Tagel, high school counselor department chair states, “First and foremost - Lynn is a student advocate. She believes in kids and wants to find the good and the best in everyone and believes that they all have tremendous potential to be great students, professionals, and even parents someday… Building positive, meaningful relationships and treating students with respect is at the core of who Lynn is, what keeps her going, and what she will miss when she retires.”

Ernesto Matus, school counselor, said, “Lynn is an unsung leader in our building. Given the nature of her job, she is constantly connecting with a multitude of students, families, staff, community members, and other schools. She is fearless in taking initiative in both acquiring and relaying vital information.”

It is evident that Lynn Bitney is well respected and supportive of not only the school counselors but also all staff and students with whom she has connections.

Every year, the Wisconsin School Counselor Association recognizes individuals within the school counseling and educational profession who demonstrate a profound impact on the school counseling profession and the lives of students. Nominations for the Secretary/Support Staff award are submitted to the Wisconsin School Counselor Association Professional Recognition & Scholarship Committee and are rated by a committee of active and retired school counselors. Winners are determined based on their contributions to their school counseling program, leadership, and service to their community. The organization selects one individual to receive this award.


For additional information about WSCA, visit www.wscaweb.org.