Cotter Careers

Mary is an expert at helping people find a new career or create a plan for that first job. She has special training and experience helping those with chronic illness, physical disability, learning disability, ADHD and similar challenges uncover their career potential. Mary is a Certified Career Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, a professional trained to look beyond career interests, personality and vocational assessments. She understands the challenge illness and disability bring to finding a job and keeping a job, and creating a career you can love. Mary has the expertise to help you find a career that will allow you to thrive.
Mary has a passion for adolescents and young adults who have received special education or 504 accommodations in school. She has three decades experience as a school counselor, administrator, and educator. Mary knows how important school meetings are to your child’s adult life, starting in middle school. She is an advocate who helps parents and students through the educational system.

Mary is a graduate of the following universities:

• Harvard Graduate School of Education – Harvard Institute for School Leadership (certificate program)
• Sacred Heart University – C.A.G.S. School Administration and Supervision
• Assumption College – M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling
• The University of Connecticut – B.S. Education

Mary holds the following professional certifications:

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor – Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
• Certified Career Counselor – National Career Development Association
• Certified Career Services Provider – National Career Development Association
• Global Career Development Facilitator – Center for Credentialing & Education
• Certified Intermediate Administrator – Connecticut State Department of Education
• Certified School Counselor – Connecticut State Department of Education
• Certified Cooperative Work Experience Diversified Occupations Educator – Connecticut State Department of Education
• Certified Vocational Home Economics Educator – Connecticut State Department of Education