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Lauren Kowalik is an experienced school counselor currently serving at Park Forest - Chicago Heights District 163 since August 2020. Prior to this role, Lauren held various positions including Core Team Member at Catholic Heart Work Camp, Behavior Intervention Specialist at School District 89, and Teacher at Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Rockford. Lauren's extensive experience also includes roles at Giant Steps as Community Access Coordinator, Student Support Coordinator, Senior Program Assistant, and Program Assistant. Additionally, Lauren has worked as a Student Services Intern at Naperville North High School. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in School Counseling and Guidance from Lewis University and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.