Appreciation

This week is National School Counselor Week. A week designed to spotlight the work of school counselors everywhere. School counselors are responsible for many duties each day. These duties change from day to day and hour to hour. They deal with the social aspect of high school. They often oversee testing and schedule changes. They provide information to students and parents concerning post-secondary education, training, and careers. There are days where they may tackle 15 to-dos and then there are days where one or two student issues may take all day. Being a school counselor is a very time intensive profession. 7a-4p is not enough time to do what is required. All high school counselors I have ever known take work home. Carl Ryan was a counselor @ JHS when I was in school. He was a great guy who always made himself visible and available during the school day. He would answer questions, offer advice, and share stories. Judy and Margo @ Taylorville HS are two more outstanding counselors I have worked with. Each specialized in different areas and each did what was best for kids and the school. Our own Mrs. Benz is dedicated to our school and our students and their needs. Joann has a lot on her plate: 340 kids, their issues, their future plans, testing, tech issues, data gathering, college planning, assisting me and the list goes on. She handles each responsibility like a caring and knowledgeable professional. So, I say "Thank you" to Mrs. Benz and all the other school counselors out there for all of their efforts with our kids!
Have a great day.
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