This week we begin profiling our six school counselors, and we are starting off with freshman counselor Jen Beckler. A native of Fairport, New York, Ms. Beckler joined the HVA staff in 2012 after previously working at Holston Middle and Cedar Bluff Middle. Her background with middle schoolers makes her the perfect fit to work with freshman. “My favorite part of my job is greeting each and every ninth grader as they begin their journey at HVA,” she said.An educator for 14 years, Ms. Beckler was named Tennessee Middle School Counselor of the Year in 2009. She earned her B.S. in Human Services and M.S. in School Counseling from the University of Tennessee, where she was on the women’s soccer team. Outside of school, Ms. Beckler loves to travel. “I try to spend very few nights in my house over the summer by traveling and visiting family,” she said. She also enjoys playing soccer, camping, swimming, and hanging out with friends. “I believe that if everyone would just be kind, the world would be a better place. Open a door for someone, smile at someone, say hello . . . pay it forward,” Ms. Beckler said.