Over the past years, I have heard many students say, “I wish I was done with high school”, or “I just want to get out of here”. My usual answer to them is, “Great! Let’s see what you can do.” Below are the 6 most important tips that I give to my students if ...
Mrs. Ellen B. Rust is a guidance counselor at Westmeade Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee. She oversees the Westmeade School Counseling Program, which is designed to be comprehensive and developmental, with an emphasis on prevention. This includes large group guidance, small group and individual counseling, and consultation with staff, parents and community. Mrs. Rust is ...
Just because your child struggles with autism, doesn’t mean he (or she) can’t go to college. If he’s a high functional autistic student, chances are he can experience college life, as well as earn a degree. In fact, more and more high functioning autistic teens are being accepted into college, although they do have challenges ...
Education is one of the largest industries in the world. This is not a surprise as there is always demand for educational services. In fact, the education industry (government as well as private) is often a country’s biggest employer. Although jobs in education are generally not the best paid, they are the most prominent and ...
Harassment in the educational setting is quite common. While we generally think of harassment in school, images of students bullying one another is quite common. However, in some schools, the victims and perpetrators may be parents and teachers or counselors. Because traumatic outcomes can occur with stalking, many schools take the threatening actions of parents ...
Guidance counselors are often the most respected and revered members of a school’s administrative team. They interact with students on a more personal level and are responsible for making sure every student’s needs are met. While the job description of a guidance counselor has changed over the last couple of decades, they still play an ...