October 14, 2025
Shannon Decker, Natrona County High School Guidance Counselor, was honored with the Richard Means Service Award. This award is on behalf of Richard “Dick” Means. Dick initiated guidance and counseling programs at the K-12 level in two state school systems and served as a high school counselor, counselor, and director of testing services at Casper College for 30 years, from 1966 to 1996. It is established in recognition of his concern for the importance that counseling and other human service activities play in the role of the development of the child, as well as his participation and leadership in the WCA in varying capacities for five decades.
Jeana Lam-Pickett, BOCES Manager, was awarded the Bob Porter Service Award. This award is in memory of Robert Carroll Porter, who was a teacher, coach, and secondary school counselor in Wyoming from 1946 to 1982. This award recognizes his dedication to the youth of Wyoming and his effective leadership in the WCA and other professional activities. It honors individuals who demonstrate excellence and leadership in counseling for junior and senior high school students.
Congratulations to Shannon Decker and Jeana Lam-Pickett for being recognized by their peers and leaders in the counseling field. Their awards are a well-deserved reflection of the excellence, integrity, and passion of educational professionals in Natrona County.
Please join us in congratulating Shannon and Jeana on this outstanding achievement!