Year: 2021
Year: 2021
School Counseling- A Principal’s Perspective
In this episode we’re talking about school counseling with a principal. And not just ANY principal! We’re talking with Karensa Wing, The National Principal of the Year! Prepare to be amazed at her knowledge of ASCA, SEL, and so many other facets of the job of a school counselor. We are certain that by the
DetailsCounseling Toolbox with Brent Cosby
You’re going to want to listen to this episode multiple times- several times for sheer entertainment value, and then multiple times to take notes. Brent Cosby has a gift when it comes to story-telling and practical counseling application. Brent gives us ideas on how to use everyday items and illustrations to reach students. You are
DetailsLauren Sisler- A Personal Story of How She was Affected by Family Members’ Substance Abuse
ESPN reporter, Lauren Sisler, shares her personal story of how substance abuse by other family members affected her. This is an issue that is impacting so many of our students. Prepare to be amazed as she describes what happened, and how she is giving a purpose to her pain. Visit Lauren’s website to see
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Standardized Testing: 5 Tips to Make This Your Easiest Year Yet
I know what you may be thinking, “Being a Building Test Coordinator during standardized testing season is a non-school counseling task!” And you would be right! The unfortunate reality is that many of us do have to add testing responsibilities to our already full plates. In this post we hope to share 5 things we
DetailsRestorative Justice Circles- What Are They and How Do They Work?
Megan Neforos, a school counselor for the Fairfax County, Virginia Public School District, is a trained Restorative Justice counselor. In this episode she answers all of our questions about Restorative Justice Circles. She explains what they are and how they work. Megan is in a school system that mirrors what many of our listeners deal
DetailsHighlights from a Year of the Counselor Accents Podcast
Can you believe it has been one full year of the Counselor Accents Podcast?! In this episode we share some of our favorite conversations, interviews, and moments that made us laugh. What a year it has been. Thank you all so much for listening and becoming part of our family.
DetailsHow to Transform Your School Using Award Winning Culture
This is one of those interviews that ALL educators should listen to. Hans Appel, author of Award Winning Culture, and co-host of the Award Winning Culture Podcast, shares steps that helped transform his school to become an award winning and nationally recognized middle school. Hans is definitely a school counselor at heart. He has worked
DetailsInterview with ASCA School Counselor of the Year, Laura Ross
It is so easy to see (or Hear) why Laura Ross was chosen as the ASCA National School Counselor of the Year. In this interview she tells us all about the School Counselor of the Year process, plus the issues that are close to her heart such as comprehensive school counseling, school counselors as leaders,
DetailsNational School Counseling Week, All In for All Students
It’s almost the biggest week in school counseling! In this episode we interviewed Angie Hickman, the director of research and marketing for ASCA. She gives us all the inside tips about how they came up with the theme, All In for All Students. Listen to our tips and ideas on how to have a great
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National School Counseling Week 2021
Make sure you listen to our most recent podcast on this topic.While you’re at it, listen to our episode from last year, too! National School Counseling Week We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: we’re coming up on the Super Bowl for school counselors. We’re from the south so of course we have
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