The Mequon-Thiensville School District is proud to announce that Homestead High School counselor and Director of Counseling, Kris Besler, has been named the High School Counseling Professional of the Year by the Wisconsin Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC). WACAC is the state-level affiliate group of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Its main objective is to support high school, community college, and technical college students in Wisconsin to prepare for and assist with their chosen post-secondary school journey.
Besler was recognized by the organization during the Midwest ACAC Conference in Dubuque, Iowa on Monday, May 20 for her excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students in the transition from high school to college. She has served Homestead High School for the past 18 years, helping hundreds of students navigate high school and plan for their post-secondary journeys.