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 Ellen Dulas, M.S. Licensed School Counselor Guidance Office Ph: 507-825-5861 ext. 6090 Ellen Dulas has been employed as a school counselor in Pipestone since 2002. Mrs. Dulas graduated from Highland Park High School in Illinois and attended South Dakota State University and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Later, Mrs. Dulas went back to SDSU and earned her Master of Science degree in School Counseling. Mrs. Dulas' professional memberships include: the Minnesota School Counselors' Association (MSCA), the Southwest Minnesota School Counselors' Association (SWMSCA), and the American School Counselors' Association (ASCA). Mrs. Dulas is married to David Dulas, who teaches Chemistry and Physics at Pipestone Area High School and also coaches Varsity Volleyball. Mr. & Mrs. Dulas have two children, Matthew is a senior at SDSU and McKenzie is a sophomore at MSU - Mankato. Mrs. Dulas loves helping students pursue their dreams and does all that she can to help them. A Counselor is... A person specially trained to help you realize student's full potential as a unique human being. All school counselors have a minimum of a Master's Degree in counseling and are licensed by the State of Minnesota. Counselors offer support to... Examine your personal, social, career and/or academic issues Clarify your feelings, thoughts and behaviors Explore alternatives Make decisions Goals of counseling... To provide respectful, meaningful services for every student. To provide safe, confidential support to all students. To help you understand and appreciate your uniqueness. To get along with others and still be your best self. To enhance skills to promote positive change. To help every senior graduate and develop a future plan |