Shorecrest counselor named 2015 School Psychologist of the Year

Dr. Steve Hirsch, Shorecrest Counselor

The Washington State Association of School Psychologists recently named Shorecrest High School Counselor Dr. Steve Hirsch the 2015 School Psychologist of the Year. The award was presented to Dr. Hirsch at the group’s annual fall conference in Spokane, WA on October 17.

The award selection committee noted that Dr. Hirsch was selected for the prestigious honor because he demonstrates excellence across a broad range of areas, including: assessment, intervention, consultation, education, supervision research /evaluation, and advocacy for his students, community and profession.

Dr. Hirsch’s nominators, Katherine Blair, Laura Ploudre, Brent Busby and Roger Nelson wrote of his commitment to the success of all students exemplified through his dedication, compassion and commitment to his students and school.

“Steve provides critical moral support for students so that they can take risks like joining a club, trying out for a sport or play and even finding the courage to ask someone to a dance,” they wrote.

Although very humbled by the recognition, Dr. Hirsch stated,

“I think this reflects my desire to make a difference, period. Life is too short for us to not worry about the footprint that we leave behind.  I feel a tremendous pressure, which I have put on myself, to have someone, somewhere say, ‘Steve Hirsch, he made a difference in my life.’”