Education
This is an outstanding conversation with Ms. Kirsten Perry, the 2018 ASCA School Counselor of the Year.Kirsten sits down for a chat about being a School Counselor and all that it encompasses. We talk about everything from her fascinating, powerful story about why she became a School Counselor, to misconceptions about being a School Counselor, what School Counselors really do, to the importance of data, to student achievement, and everything in between.This is a most excellent exchange about the ends and outs of School Counseling and wonderful tips and insight into defining the role of School Counselor, having a robust School Counseling program and how to balance it all.This is well worth the listen for School Counselors and all stakeholders alike. GUIDE IntroHer Story: 1m 32.679sMisconceptions about being a School Counselor: 6m 17.860sWhat School Counselors Do: 8m 34.380sMiddle School Counseling: 12m 41.362sA Critical Element: Parent Involvement: 15m 53.381sStudent Achievement: 21m 39.166sBalancing it All: 26m 33.696sAdvice for New (and Old) Counselors: 34m 9.675sThe Importance of Data: 37m 49.310sParting Wisdom: 42m 46.795s