Naperville North Counselor Named State Educator of the Year
The Illinois School Counselor Association honors Angelo Georgacopoulos for his work at Naperville North High School.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Angelo Georgacopoulos, a counselor at Naperville North High School, has been named the 2026 High School Counselor of the Year by the Illinois School Counselor Association. He has served the local student body since 2012 and also maintains a private practice as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Why it matters
The award recognizes Georgacopoulos for his contributions to student development through initiatives like the Career Takeover and the Healthy Huskie Takeover. These programs provide Naperville students with direct access to career mentors and mental health resources.
Georgacopoulos has expanded student resources by coordinating 100 career speakers for school events and bringing in 80 mental health professionals for his Healthy Huskie Takeover initiative.
The players
Angelo Georgacopoulos
He is a counselor at Naperville North High School and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Illinois School Counselor Association
This professional organization supports school counselors across the state through advocacy, training, and recognition programs.
The details
In addition to his school counseling role, Georgacopoulos serves on the advisory board for the Association of International Regional Representatives of North America. He oversees programs such as the International College Fair, which has grown to include over 30 registered institutions for its 2027 event.
Timeline
Angelo Georgacopoulos began working at Naperville North in 2012.
The Healthy Huskie Takeover initiative launched in 2024.
Georgacopoulos was named High School Counselor of the Year in 2026.
The 2027 International College Fair is scheduled for March 8, 2027.
Culture Shift
This recognition highlights a broader trend of schools moving toward specialized support networks like the Association of International Regional Representatives of North America. It reflects a societal shift where counselors act as bridges to external professional and international academic ecosystems.
Naperville students will continue to benefit from career-focused events like the International College Fair and specialized mental health support services. Families can expect these programs to remain a staple of the counseling department's approach to student development.
The takeaway
Effective school counseling programs often rely on strong partnerships with outside professionals and global academic networks. Implementing similar career-focused initiatives can help local students gain earlier access to career paths and international education.
What happens next
The 2027 International College Fair is scheduled to take place at the school on March 8, 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local academic initiatives in Naperville Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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