Windsor Central School District career counselor Heather Noyd is one of 25 members of the inaugural cohort of New York State Master Counselors, and the only designated career counselor among the group.
Mrs. Noyd, a Windsor graduate, is in her tenth year as a counselor and sixth in the district. She works closely with students and businesses focusing on career pathway development, connecting students to meaningful experiences and plans various workshops to support students and families.
“One thing I love about Windsor is no idea is too big. There’s always a way to make something happen. I’ve had a lot of amazing mentors over the years. We are constantly growing at Windsor. There is not only a way to make an idea happen, but also the support to make it happen. I believe in continually learning and growing and that’s what I see the Master Counselor Program being, bringing back ideas to make a difference and have a positive impact,” said Mrs. Noyd.
Mrs. Noyd has spearheaded initiatives including the Career Connections series, in which local professionals explain their professional journeys with students. She’s also connected curriculum to careers by launching job shadowing and internship programs at Windsor Central High School.
“Our most important commitment as a district is to make our students future ready. Building their career skills and giving them real-world, first-hand experience with professionals in their fields of interest allows them to start growing their network and visualize success from an early age. Heather’s exemplary work in this area has allowed the district to fulfill this commitment. She’s well-deserving of this distinction,” said Windsor Central School District superintendent, Dr. Jason Andrews.
Mrs. Noyd also serves as the High School Student Council advisor and modified volleyball coach. She has been a New Teacher Mentor and serves as an intern supervisor for graduate-level students in the counseling field. Mrs. Noyd is an active member of the district’s Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee, Trauma Response Committee, Risk Assessment and Pupil Personnel teams.
As a Master Counselor, Mrs. Noyd will meet regularly with members of her cohort, bringing best practices back to the Windsor district.
