June 6, 2024
Welcome to MPA, Dana Distad! This fall, Dana will join us as a Lower and Middle School counselor. We are so excited to introduce her to our community!
From what school/organization are you coming?
I previously worked for the Academy of Holy Angels High School.
Tell us about your education and past experience.
I have a master’s degree in school counseling and in clinical counseling. As a school counselor, I provide group services aimed at proactive social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. I also engage in 1:1 sessions aimed at targeted goals and small peer groups.
What did you find appealing about MPA?
Dream Big. Do Right. The idea that the school is based on the whole individual.
What lasting impact do you plan to have on MPA?
The greatest joy for me is seeing a child apply the skills we have worked on to real-world situations.
What’s your big dream?
I am living it! My big dream has always been to help youth become their best selves.
What are you and your family passionate about?
I am so passionate about the little moments. We live in such a fast-paced world that it’s easy to always be thinking about the future. I love being in the moment and allowing time to slow down. Enjoying time with my family is the best way I am able to practice this every day.
What’s a fun fact about you that our community would love to know?
I am an eternal optimist and even joined the International Optimist Club!
