Ms. Copenhaver earned her Masters degree in Counseling in 1990 and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science, Concentration: Psychology in 1987 from the University of North Dakota. Joan has received many awards including the 2020 Distinguished Education Professionals Award, 2018 ND CTE Director's Award of Excellence in Career Development as well as the 2018 ND School Counselor Association's High School "Outstanding School Counselor" Award. Ms. Copenhaver has 32+ years teaching experience.