College View Middle School Counselor Chelsea Hoffman was recently recognized as the Middle School Counselor of the Year by the Kentucky School Counselor Association (KSCA). Hoffman received the honor during KSCA’s annual conference in Lexington, where she was praised for her dedication to students and her contributions to the school counseling field.
“I am completely honored to accept this award,” Hoffman said. “I’m so excited to represent College View Middle School and our district. Our district has an amazing group of counselors who work as a team, and our leaders are guiding us in a direction that reflects what counseling truly is.”
Hoffman has worked in the Daviess County Public Schools district since 2010, initially as a special education teacher. In 2022, she transitioned into her current role as a school counselor, where she supports students in their academic, social, and emotional development.
“I think my background in special education has helped me meet the individual needs of students as a counselor,” Hoffman said. “As a special ed teacher, I had fewer students on my caseload, which allowed me to build long-lasting relationships with them. Now, as a counselor, I get to build those same relationships, but on a much larger scale.”
Sara Duke, the School Supports Coordinator for DCPS, nominated Hoffman for the award. Duke highlighted Hoffman’s leadership, professionalism, and community involvement in the nomination. Duke praised Hoffman for her commitment to students and the extra care she shows for her colleagues.
“In addition to her work with students, Chelsea is known for her thoughtfulness toward faculty, often leaving small gifts and thank you notes to show appreciation,” Duke said. “If you were to ask her, she would humbly say that she’s not the amazing one — that it’s the collective efforts of everyone working together for the benefit of the students that makes her role at CVMS so special.”
DCPS Assistant Superintendent of Human Services Dr. Caleb York echoed those sentiments, praising Hoffman’s dedication to her students and the school community.
“Our school counselors play a vital role in serving and supporting our students,” York said. “I am thrilled to see Mrs. Hoffman recognized for her unwavering commitment to the success and well-being of every College View Middle School student.”
Though Hoffman downplayed her individual achievement, she acknowledged the importance of the recognition.
“It’s not just an award for me — it’s really about the work we’re all doing as a school and district to support our students,” she said.
Hoffman’s award is part of a larger recognition program by the KSCA, with separate categories for elementary, middle, and high school counselors across Kentucky. Each of the winners, including Hoffman, will be considered for the Kentucky School Counselor of the Year award next year.
