LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

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Indra Lyn Owens

Position: School Counselor
School: Chelsea Heights School
School District: Atlantic City Board of Education
City, State: Atlantic City, NJ

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Indra Owens was nominated by the New Jersey School Counselor Association.

Ms. Owens was named the New Jersey School Counselor of the Year. She has chaired Career Day, which was well-organized and had a huge representation of many different possible career paths that students can choose from. Students were very excited and enthusiastic about it. She has also held a series of workshops where students could learn to understand their personality type, build resumes, and develop problem-solving skills and coping mechanisms. She is a member of the Professional Learning Community for Career and College Readiness, where she played an integral role in starting a Summer Academy for 7th and 8th graders, which exposed them to career paths such as cooking and radio broadcasting. Ms. Owens is committed, dedicated, and passionate about her work. 

Comments (33)

Treasure Utuk Posted over a year ago

Sooo proud!!! Indra has a true desire to serve. She selflessly puts her all in each mission she sets forth and is passionate about giving back to the community. I've witnessed her set and achieve each of her goals--she is such an inspiration!

Shelley Williams Posted over a year ago

So very proud....you are committed to both your students and your community. Your support academically as well as socially and emotionally is unwavering. Continue to Follow Your Journey....Oh the places you will go!!!

Shelley Williams Posted over a year ago

It is an honor to know you! I have watched the unwavering commitment you have to your students and community. You have the ability to meet both the academic and social and emotional needs of our youth. Continue to Follow Your Journey.....Oh the Places You Will Go!

Zach Posted over a year ago

Congrats! The MOST deserving!

A Nellom Posted over a year ago

Great work.

Tina Larrier Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Indra! You are a phenomenal woman! I wish nothing but blessings on top of blessing. You are very well deserved of whatever positivity come your way. I love you sis! C/O 2000

Theda Allen Posted over a year ago

Ms Owens is very deserving of this award and it has been an honor to witness the work that she has done. Indra is not only an asset to the fields of education and school counseling. She is also an asset to Atlantic City and surrounding communities. Whether it was mentoring through Princess Inc or providing students with post-secondary educational/career options students especially those from marginalized populations left Indra’s office with hope, vision and a feeling of empowerment!

Wanda Ashley Posted over a year ago

The accomplishments listed in this profile are exceptional and deserving of an award....but it’s not a complete description of the work that she has done. Princess Inc is an outstanding organization that has helped many young people focus on doing the right things. I’ve known Indra her entire life and she is intelligent interested focused and concerned that our young folks accomplish important goals. She’s not complaining or talking about it...she’s doing something about it

Brandi Sheridan Posted over a year ago

Indra is one of the most incredible, inspirational people I know. She is incredibly knowledgeable and an amazing school counselor. She supports the youth of our community and is truly an inspiration to all!

Christian Ragland Posted over a year ago

I have been fortunate to see Indra’s passion for her students’ overall success first hand. She is completely tuned in to the pulse and the needs of her students and knows how to connect her students to the right resources. I am glad to see her consistent hard work pay off for her!

Brandi Sheridan Posted over a year ago

Indra is one of the most incredible, inspirational people I know. She is incredibly knowledgeable and an amazing school counselor. She supports the youth of our community and is truly an inspiration to all!

Christy Simpson Posted over a year ago

Indra Owens has had an integral part in my life; starting out as my 8th grade teacher then mentor. I admire her poise and fierceness! She’s unlike any other and is always dropping knowledge(gems). Indra Owens is an overall amazing person and I can’t thank her enough for the positive contributions she’s sprinkled in my life.

Alvin Taliaferro Posted over a year ago

I am so glad that Indra is in a position to positively affect and change the lives of young people. She continues to push and fight and pray for all people but especially our Black and Brown students around the world! You are a true life changer!!

Ayanna Gonzalez Posted over a year ago

I’ve know Ms. Owens for 2 years and honestly it has been the best. She’s hardworking, dedicated and committed to helping her students. I met her my junior year of high school and since then she’s pushed me to be the very best I can be. She lets you know how it is and never belittles you. She’s amazing in every way.

Constance Chapman Posted over a year ago

Ms. Owens is beyond committed, dedicated, and passionate about her work. In addition, she is visionary and her action speaks louder than her words. She is, most certainly, a life changer and is deserving of this award! I celebrate you!

Ri Posted over a year ago

Proud of you ??

Adrianna Petinga Posted over a year ago

Thank you for everything you do!!!!

Marlina Abdullah Posted over a year ago

Driven, Sincere, dedicated, passionate, competent & definitely a game changer, Indra brings a blast of enthusiasm to any tasks she undertakes, as well as being a true professional, she is indeed a leader and well deserving of such an acknowledgement. She is an asset to any team/environment.

Avari Posted over a year ago

It is apparent that Ms. Owens genuinely cares about her community and kids of all ages. She’s very passionate about everything she does, and I’ve witnessed it first hand just by her guiding me in everything I do. Ms. Owen’s love for work and for helping others is amazing and she plays a very important role among her community.

Wanda Ashley Posted over a year ago

The accomplishments listed in this profile are exceptional and deserving of an award....but it’s not a complete description of the work that she has done. Princess Inc is an outstanding organization that has helped many young people focus on doing the right things. I’ve known Indra her entire life and she is intelligent interested focused and concerned that our young folks accomplish important goals. She’s not complaining or talking about it...she’s doing something about it

Rahjon Posted over a year ago

The best counselor in New Jersey

Mia Bailey Posted over a year ago

It’s an honor to write a comment for Indra Owens! I’m impressed with her energy, commitment to everything she sets out to do, and her enthusiasm to help others when working on and trusting her own personal journey and projects! Indra’s commitment to her students and community is something to be noted! I’ve witnessed her interactions with people and the knowledge she deposits in her students and some adults as well leaves them with a sense of pride and accomplishment! “Trusting her Journey” is something to grasp onto because she’s resilient, getting the job done, and going places! Indra, keep up the great work and keep making your community proud! I wish you all the best and you’re very deserving of this nomination! Continuous blessing!

Annelisea Posted over a year ago

Ms. Owens is always working to provide resources, information and opportunities to the youth in Atlantic City and we are so thankful to have her! Thank you Ms. Owens for everything you do!

Mike Braxton Posted over a year ago

In my eyes Indra has been, is, and will continue to be a great asset to the State of New Jersey’s youth. As a School Counselor I’ve witnessed her innate bond with children and the passion she possesses in enabling and providing them with the tools to succeed in life! I know the NJ School Counselor’s Association will be making the right choice when they vote in Indra as the Counselor of the year!

Adrianna Petinga Posted over a year ago

Thank you for everything you do!!!!

Aliyaah Miller Posted over a year ago

Ms.Owens is dedicated, committed, and an all around attribute to whoever and whatever she serves. Not only is she an awesome counselor to our students, she has also been a mentor to myself and other counselors. Her efforts also extend outside of the education realm and into the community. She is a force, a life changer.

Alvin Taliaferro Posted over a year ago

I am so glad that Indra is in a position to positively affect and change the lives of young people. She continues to push and fight and pray for all people but especially our Black and Brown students around the world! You are a true life changer!!

Ayanna Gonzalez Posted over a year ago

I’ve know Ms. Owens for 2 years and honestly it has been the best. She’s hardworking, dedicated and committed to helping her students. I met her my junior year of high school and since then she’s pushed me to be the very best I can be. She lets you know how it is and never belittles you. She’s amazing in every way.

Adrianna Petinga Posted over a year ago

Thank you for everything you do!!!!

Brandi Sheridan Posted over a year ago

Indra is one of the most incredible, inspirational people I know. She is incredibly knowledgeable and an amazing school counselor. She supports the youth of our community and is truly an inspiration to all!

Kristin Eason Posted over a year ago

The title pales in comparison to the likes of this women. She is one of the realist people I know. If anyone is deserving, she is. I’ve seen her put the community on her shoulders, all while juggling a home, a career, & all of her business endeavors. She is unmatched!

Avari Posted over a year ago

It is apparent that Ms. Owens genuinely cares about her community and kids of all ages. She’s very passionate about everything she does, and I’ve witnessed it first hand just by her guiding me in everything I do. Ms. Owen’s love for work and for helping others is amazing and she plays a very important role among her community.

Dr. Ananda M. Davis-Wright Posted over a year ago

Indra is a leader, an innovator and a true community servant!