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Get to know Barbara Truluck, 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school counselor at Palmer Middle School, Kennesaw, Ga. Read the transcript.

Get to know Sarah Flier, 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school counselor at Willow River Elementary School, Hudson, Wis. Read the transcript.

Get to know Megan Bledsoe 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school counselor at Discovery Middle School in Vancouver, Wash. Read the transcript.

Get to know Vanessa Goodman Barnes, 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and the dean of students, counseling and student services at Millbrook Magnet High School in Raleigh, N.C. Read a transcript.

Get to know Oliva Carter, 2021 School Counselor of the Year and a school counselor at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Read the transcript.

Today we sit down with one of the 2019 School Counselor of the Year finalists, Jan Desmarais-Morse. Jan recognized that the school climate at her middle school was at one time struggling. Hear how she took action to address the problem.

Hear from victim-turned-hero and 2019 ASCA Conference keynoter Jeff Bauman. Show notes:  Below are resources mentioned in this episode: US Department of Education: Practical Information on Crisis Planning Brochure– Preparing Your School for a Crisis Safe, Healthy and Ready to Learn: Policy Recommendations to Ensure Children Thrive in Supportive Communities Free from Violence and Trauma (Futures Without Violence) ASCA U Trauma & Crisis Management Specialist Training    

Hear from Geoffrey Canada, one of the keynote speakers at the 2019 ASCA Annual Conference in Boston, Mass. In his 20-plus years with the Harlem Children’s Zone, Canada has become nationally recognized for his pioneering work helping disadvantaged children and families in Harlem and as a passionate advocate for education reform.

In honor of National School Counseling week, we sit down with the 2019 School Counselor of the Year, Brian Coleman, to discuss his high-performing, diverse school and the unique challenges and opportunities that poses. Hear about his approach to holistic school counseling and how he spearheaded student-led revisions to the school’s sexual health education program.

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, right? While for most of us the holiday season is a time to relax, eat, spend time with loved ones and exchange gifts, some students may not have that same warm, inviting experience. Learn how you can best support these students this holiday season.

In honor of National Parent Involvement Day, hear how two school counselors creatively involve parents, particularly from an equity perspective, to better students’ educational experience and outcomes.

Life can be stressful both for school counselors and the students they serve. Hear how two school counselors manage the stress of the job by practicing self-care, while also teaching stress management strategies to their students.

Hear from Norman Gysbers, Ph.D., the father of modern school counseling, about the history and evolution of the school counseling profession, what he sees for its future and advice he has for those in the field.

With the release of Season 2 of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” we sit down with the show’s creator, Brian Yorkey. Hear Yorkey’s inspiration for the show, his experience working on a series dealing with such difficult topics and what we can expect from Season 2. “13 Reasons Why” Resources: Get resources for working with students,... Read more »