School for School Counselors Podcast For School Counselors

Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you!What if the place where students spend most of their time held the key to unlocking their potential? Meet Christina Wren, a first-year school counselor who almost became a clinical therapist but found her true calling in school counseling. Christina joins us to share her practical approach to creating positive changes within the school environment. She highlights the profound impact school counselors can have, especially when support like par...

Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you!Are you preparing to leave your school counseling position and unsure about what documentation to leave for your successor? Navigating the complexities of student privacy and legal compliance is crucial for school counselors. In this episode, we dive into the essentials of managing student notes and records, giving you the confidence to adhere to FERPA regulations while maintaining the confidentiality your students rely on. Think of this...

Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you!In this week’s episode, I’ll take you through my real-life experience of being compelled to overhaul my data systems due to recent legislative changes in Texas—a process that unfortunately did not go very well. It’s been quite a journey with some big adjustments I had to make in my data collection methods. However, despite the setbacks, the lessons I learned have been invaluable. I’ll share what I learned and was reminded of regardi...

Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you!Nancy is an experienced and stellar school counselor whose story is as inspiring as it is instructive. Her path from art teacher to guiding light for students spans over three decades, and in this episode, we walk through the trajectory of Nancy's career, from the day her father suggested looking into a masters degree to the present, where she works through innovative programs like Ohio's College Credit Plus to reshape student opportuni...

Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you!In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Ginger Bernal for a friendly chat about her fascinating 17-year journey through the world of education. Ginger started her professional life in the unexpected waters of underwater crime scene investigation before finding her true calling in school counseling. She shares heartwarming stories, like how she helped a mother of seven go from pursuing her GED to becoming a certified nursing assistant,...

Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you!It's time to end the school year on a high note while supporting a stronger partnership with your campus principal. This week’s School for School Counselors podcast offers strategies for school counselors to navigate end-of-year conversations with precision and grace without alienating administrators.We talk through how to craft success stories from your collected data to highlight growth opportunities during end-of-year chats with your princ...