In this inspiring guest takeover, Kansas-based counselor Cassie Good shares how starting an Advisory Council changed everything—from how her role was viewed to how she spent her time.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why advisory councils aren’t optional—they’re transformational
• Real-world examples of using data to advocate for your time and impact
• How Cassie reduced non-counseling tasks with support from admin
• Ways to create buy-in from teachers, parents, and district leaders
• Practical steps to start your own council (yes, even with limited time!)

Cassie’s advice: You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

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💛 Because we’re better together.

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