Executive Board

Sage Fulgan

President

Sage has served on the board as VP of Communications and President Elect  Sage graduated form SUNY Cortland with her BA in Business Economics, Financial Management and a concentration in Computer Applications. She earned her Master’s and CAS from Sage Gradate School in Professional School Counseling.  She has worked as a High School Counselor in Middleburgh, a Crisis Counselor through the Family Counseling Center of Fulton County, and a School Counselor at Gloversville High School. She is currently a School Counselor at Tamarac serving grades 6-12. 

When she is not at work, Sage enjoys spending time outside in nature. She and her husband enjoy bike riding and walking their dogs. When not outside, she can be found cuddled on the couch watching Netflix or reading a book with their cats. 

Vacant

President elect

This position has not been filled for the 2024-2025 School Year. We are looking for someone to fill the role int he 2025-2026 School Year. 

Vacant

past-president

Trish Poupore
VP Professional Development

Trish has been a member of CDCA since 2010, and first joined the Executive Board in 2017.  She has been a school counselor for 14 years, and currently works at Questar III BOCES.  She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Elmira College, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University.  Trish is happy to be rejoining the Executive Board, and is looking forward to the continued collaboration and professional development opportunities that CDCA provides!

Colleen O'Flaherty

VP of Membership

Colleen is returning to the CDCA Executive Board as VP of Membership.  She has been a member of CDCA for over 20 years and is a Past President.
She recently retired from her position as School Counselor at Troy High School and is looking forward to spending time with her children and grandbaby in Colorado.  She is also happy to have the time to work with everyone on the Board.

“I love the support that CDCA provides for counselors. I would strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of the professional development and the networking opportunities! “

Katelyn Baker

VP of Communications

Katelyn is a Middle School Counselor at Algonquin Middle School in Averill Park. 

Kimberly Leva

Treasurer

Kim is joining the board in the role of treasurer. 

Paige Collins

Recording Secretary

Paige has been a member of CDCA since 2008 and initially joined the Executive Board in 2013.  After taking a one year break, she has rejoined the Board as the Chair of Committees. Paige has served as President, Vice President for Professional Development, Vice President of Membership and chaired several committees.  

Paige is currently a  school counselor at Ichabod Crane Middle School.  She has a background in higher education and worked in the Admission Office at Russell Sage College for eight years before becoming a School Counselor.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Siena College and while working at Sage, earned Master’s Degrees in Organization Management and Professional School Counseling.  
 
When Paige is not working, she is enjoying spending time with her partner and two kiddos.  She loves to travel, read and craft!

VACANT

Chair of committees

This position is currently vacant. Please reach out to Sage Fulgan if you are interested in filling the role. 

sfulgan@brunswickcsd.org