With Thanksgiving on us this week – I wanted to take a moment to write a sincere thank you to each of you readers and supporters. With each passing day, I am excited to collaborate and work with all of you. You and all of you on #scchat are my extended PLC and many are friends.
I learned something new about myself last week…I thought I would take a few minutes and self-reflect and share some thoughts with you that may help you at some point.Background: Last week we had a middle school student pass away unexpectedly in a pretty unclear...
Calling all PSC’s!That time has come, the first day of school has come and gone for me and for many of you. That means our principals (and maybe ourselves if we are on top of things) are calling for our yearly goals.I am curious of what you have set your goals...
That is right – your eyes have not deceived you!At this year’s American School Counselor Association National Conference (#ASCA13) – you will have the chance to meet some of your favorite bloggers…myself included if you so choose to place me in...
One of my favorite tools that I don’t have to think about!One of the nice things about starting a counseling program from scratch at a new school where there was little/nothing before you got there is that you have full input on what to bring in with you. It is...
Fundraising For You!Update (7/30): We have raised $290 (as of 7/30/12) with $2610 to go to reach my goal. Remember, that all funds go towards YOU — the counselors/educators. If we reach the goal, we fund a Pro-D workshop for a district — if we fall short,...
Two texts that can enlighten both your students and you!I am finishing up reading through So, You Are Going to College?! 2nd Edition by San Bolkan, PhD, professor of communication at CSU Long Beach, which is a very power-packed, but short book that will give...
Cardstore is offering a completely FREE (including shipping) customizable father’s day card. Many students may not be able to afford any type of gift so this could be a cool activity to do with your students if you have access to a computer lab.You can help your...