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THE BEGINNING AND THE END
It’s so interesting how the beginning of our relationship and the ending are so similar. Bob sent me this card the year we were dating,...
LEADING IN DEMANDING TIMES: A GUIDE FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS FACING DEI POLICY CHANGES
In recent months, actions taken by the U.S. Department of Education regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have sparked inten...
ELEVATED ABOVE ANGELS
It gives me great comfort to know that Bob and Daddy (and Granny, Grampsy, and others I have loved) are actually higher than the angels...
NAVIGATING POLITICAL TRANSITIONS IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
HELPING STUDENTS WITH THE INAUGURATION
In times of political change, such as an inauguration or the transition of leadership, students...
TURNING PAIN INTO PURPOSE: SHARING YOUR STORY AS A SURVIVAL GUIDE
One day, your story of survival will become someone else’s survival guide. That idea has been on my heart as I navigate the journey of ...
EMBRACING NEW BEGINNINGS: SCHOOL COUNSELING IN THE NEW CALENDAR YEAR
As the calendar turns and we welcome a new year, we find ourselves as school counselors uniquely positioned at the crossroads of reflec...
BEGINNING ANOTHER YEAR WITHOUT HIM
The start of a new year is a moment that often brings hope, anticipation, and the promise of new beginnings. But for those of us who ha...
SCHOOL YEAR TRANSITIONS
The transition back to school after winter break can be a time of mixed emotions for students. While some return refreshed and eager to...
EMBRACING OUR FIFTH CHRISTMAS WITHOUT OUR BELOVED PATRIARCH
As the holiday season unfolds, we find ourselves approaching our fifth Christmas without our patriarch—my amazing husband, our children...
SUPPORTING STUDENTS OVER WINTER BREAK
The winter break is often a time of joy and celebration, but for many students, it can also be a period of stress, grief, or hardship. ...