National School Counseling Week 2019

After advocating and celebrating school counselors this week,  I decided it is a great week to start a new blog post. I haven’t blogged since 2013.  So much has happened and so much new knowledge to share.

I was honored to be recognized by the Maryland School Counselor Association as the Elementary School Counselor of the Year. The recognition came at the end of National School Counseling Week. I had a great week advocating for our school counseling profession.


When I first became a school counselor, I didn't really advocate for the profession during this week.  The more I talk to people the more I realized a lot of people have no idea what elementary school counselors do daily.  I celebrated and advocated this week I provided my colleagues with facts about the profession as well as data about my program.

Day 1:

Hot Chocolate makes everything better...just like school counselors. Fun fact: I have been a school counselor for 14 years. In order to be a school counselor you have to obtain a Master’s Degree in School Counseling.

Day 2:

Sometimes we just need a lifesaver to help us stay afloat. Fun fact#2: The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors are organized into three domains: academic, career and social/emotional development.

Day 3:

School counselors remind you to take a deep breath and relax. Don’t let things blow up and pop! As a school counselor, I want my students to know I care about them and want them to have big dreams about their future.

Day 4:

Day 5:

Counselors can help you chip away at big problems. Fun facts: As of January 30th, I have conducted 38 student mediations and have received 185 student request in my mailbox to see me. And yes I have seen them all! School Counselor Build Better Humans!!!

How did you advocate for school counselors this week?