Grys Almanzar


Grys is a second-year graduate student for the ​​Counselor Education & Counseling Psychology program at the University of Connecticut. I obtained my B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Connecticut in 2021. Shortly after graduation I began working as a Building Substitute Teacher at a Middle School where I worked with children with various disabilities and challenges. It was there where I became interested in working with children with disabilities and exploring more about the challenges. Working with students with disabilities is an interesting area to me because I feel like everyone deserves a chance and I want to help to create a culture that allows students who are identified as disabled with an opportunity. My involvement in the CT LEND program will help me achieve professional short term and long term goals by giving me more skills that will help me succeed as a counselor and to be a more competent helping professional. I am pursuing a career that is meant to advocate for students and help them succeed and achieve their goals and this includes every student. Being inclusive is a good characteristic for a counselor or helping professional.

Fun Fact: My favorite TV Show is FRIENDS.

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