Graduate Award
Sharon McLennon
Sharon McLennon is a Counseling Psychology doctoral candidate with a 3.9 grade point average at Seton Hall University.
Sharon, who already has a Master's degree and worked as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor for ten years, is back at school, continuing her quest to help people deal with the emotional aspects of living with a wide range of disabilities.
Sharon tells us, "I could accomplish more on a doctoral level as a research scientist and practitioner." Ultimately, Sharon wants to head up an academic research department and help train the next generation of psychologists. She seems to be well on her way to achieving this goal.
As a doctoral student, Sharon wears many hats: Adjunct Professor, clinical practicum counselor, researcher and member of professional associations. She is specializing in neuro-psychology and clinical human sexuality, and has written a chapter on developmental issues for teenagers with disabilities for a soon-to-be-published book.
An outstanding student dedicated to continued professional development and excellence, Sharon is an enthusiastic, energetic - I hear she commutes 5-6 hours a day to and from Seton Hall - and engaging person, whose warmth and generous spirit make for the ideal counseling psychologist. We applaud her efforts and hope there are others who will follow in her shoes.