Background
Wessen, Douglas John was born on August 9, 1956 in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Son of Donald Everett and Cynthia (Phillips) Wessen.
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Douglas John Wessen
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Bachelor of Science, James Madison University, 1978. Master of Education, James Madison University, 1986. Educational Specialist, James Madison University, 1987.
Career
Teacher, special education We. State Hospital, Staunton, Virginia, 1979, Grafton School, Berryville, 1979—1981. Teacher, special education, group leader Dooley School, Richmond, 1981—1983.
Graduate assistant James Madison University, Harrisonburg, 1983—1985, teaching assistant, 1985—1987. Intern school psychologist Harrisonburg City Schools, 1987—1988. School psychologist Southeast Regional Resources Center, Juneau, Alaska, 1988—1989.
Elementary counselor Juneau School District, 1989—1994, school psychologist, since 1994. Glacier guide Northstar Trekking, since 1998.
Achievements
Membership
President Alaska School Psychologist Association, 2000—2001. Executive officer Juneau Mountain Rescue. Team leader special teams Capital City Fire/Rescue Department, since 1997.
Coach Harborview Hoppers, 1999—2002. Assistant coach Juneau Jumpers, World Champion Jump Rope Team, 1996—1997. Board directors Critical Incident Stress Management Team, Juneau, Southeast Alaska Guidance Association, Juneau, 1994—1999.
Member of Mountain Rescue Association, Critical Incidence Stress Foundation, National Association School Psychologists, American Alpine Club.
Interests
Connections
Life partner Shelly Eidsness.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Independent
Awards
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Recipient Certified of Appreciation, National Association School Psychologist, 2003, Meritorious Public Service award, United States Coast Guard, 1999.Recipient Certified of Appreciation, National Association School Psychologist, 2003, Meritorious Public Service award, United States Coast Guard, 1999.