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Joe Bernard
Joe Bernard, who has served as Valley Catholic's College Counselor since 1997, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon and a Master’s in Student Personnel Counseling from the University of Portland. With more than 20 years of college counseling experience, he is Oregon’s first school-based Certified Educational Planner, the highest professional credential possible for College Counselors. Joe instructs a graduate-level course on college counseling at Lewis and Clark, chairs the Portland National College fair, and holds a charter membership in the Higher Educational Consultants Association, for which he served as Vice President for six years. He also serves on the executive committee of both the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners and the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling and is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Joe served as an admissions officer at the University of Portland for seven years and established the Northwest Spring College Fairs in Portland and Seattle. He enjoys his family and spending time outdoors, camping, biking, water skiing, scuba diving, gardening, and marveling at God's creations.