We talk about the magic question, what if we had enough school counselors in every building? How would that change our impact on student outcomes?

Our first Q&A episode, where we answer your questions about everything from grad school, to interviewing for your first job, to the surprising things you might encounter in this field

This week we're discussing the importance of Black History, using the film Ma Rainey as a vehicle for discussion. We talk about what has changed, what hasn't, and the impact of Black History on our students today. And India drops some spoilers.

We consider the impact of Dr. King then and now, talk about the reality of the current political unease, and continued civil rights activism in 2021.

The political events of the past week impact all of us. How can we guide our students when they have questions, fears, or just need to debrief with us?

The unique challenges of this year, including drastic changes in our day-to-day work tasks & expectations, can be demoralizing to the most dedicated counselors. How can we get that spark back as we kick off 2021?

Real talk about the impact bullying has on kids and it's effects into adulthood. We discuss ways to combat bullying & why it matters. Check Chad out on Insta @chadv1977 or on Facebook @ Team VanSickle Boxing & MMA.

Do you find yourself spending 80% of your time with 20% of your students? How can we connect with that 80% in a meaningful way?

We talk about why children are subjected to so much high-stakes testing, whether it's effective & what it means to keep testing kids during a major pandemic.

Wow do elementary school counselors do a lot of important work: major social emotional learning, leaders, wrap around family services & more. We take a dive into why this work is so vital for students' development.