Carol Miller has done so much for the school counseling profession!  She creates amazing lessons, small groups, planners, and other tools. She is also a leader in her state of New York.  In this interview she shares some of her best interview and resume tips, as well as just general school counseling chat.  We are even bigger fans of Carol Miller now than before we interviewed her, and we didn't even know that was possible!

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You will want to have pen and paper handy AND you'll want to listen to this episode multiple times!  Karen Gross, a former university president and Obama Policy advisor (among so many other titles), shares her conclusions to questions we should be asking as we are closing schools and preparing for the upcoming school year.  She challenges us with many thoughts such as, "Have we asked enough questions about mental health and the well-being of students, parents, and faculty?" This episode is full of practical rubber meets the road ideas that you can use to fill your school counseling toolbox!

This is the first episode of our "Everyone Has a Story" segment.  And oh my goodness, Quan has a story!  We believe that as you listen to Quan's story you will be thinking of students you have known over the years who have had similar experiences.  Quan's story will shed some light on a fact we all know: social and emotional experiences that happen outside of school still affect our students at school.  Share this with anyone you know who works with students. 

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Whether you're an MTSS veteran or a beginner, we can guarantee you'll learn something new after listening to this podcast episode.  We are joined by the authors of the book, Making MTSS Work.  This episode feels more like a party!  Hear the story of how these four former school counselors came together and discovered the need and a plan for implementing MTSS in schools. They believe in the power of MTSS to change educational systems and support school counseling programs.  After listening to this episode, you will too!

Website: https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/

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Olivia Carter, the ASCA 2021 School Counselor of the Year (and our new best friend), tells us ALL about how she became a school counselor, her personal life, and how she advocated for the school counseling profession, led her school, and transformed school counseling in her community.  You will be SO inspired after listening to this episode!

Alert: this is one of those episodes you'll want to share with EVERYONE!  David Adams is the CEO of Urban Assembly, co-founder of SEL Day, and most importantly, the husband of a school counselor!  In this episode he explains social emotional learning, why it's everyone's responsibility, and he gives great ideas for educators who want to participate in SEL Day on March 26.

To participate in SEL Day, start here!

Don't forget to use #SELDay in all of your social media posts.  Tag us, too!  @counseloraccents

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 end of this episode you will feel like you're best friends with the National Principal of the Year, too!

Items Mentioned in This Podcast

Relational Aggression Small Group

Test Taking Strategies Lesson- Bee Theme

Test Taking Strategies Lesson- Shark Theme

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 going to want to contact him immediately to have him come talk to your students and your staff.

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 all of the exciting things she has going on, or to book her to speak to your students or faculty.

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 with daily.  Megan has stories of students from gangs, sex-trafficking, drug use, poverty, and homelessness.  She shares how Restorative Justice Circles help her reach and close gaps with her students.

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