From Plains To Peaks, Counselors Speak

Auteur(s): Colorado School Counselor Association
  • Résumé

  • This show is the brain child of the Colorado School Counselor Association.

    From Plains to Peaks, provides a space for all things school counselor.

    Our hope is to make connections with folks around our state and beyond.

    Provide some education, provoke some thought, engage in meaningful conversations from our point of view, and to bring some levity to our ever challenging yet very rewarding work in the field of education.

    There’s a lot that goes in to be a school counsellor in Colorado – we don’t leap into action when times get tough, we’re there for the good times too.

    So join us as we experience together – From Plains to Peak - Counsellor’s Speak.

    © 2025
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Épisodes
  • Michelle Zisner: Balancing Law, Policy, and Ethics in Counselling
    Jan 15 2025

    In this episode, Anna interviews Michelle Zisner, a high school counselor and co-chair of the CSCA Ethics Committee. Michelle discusses the importance of self-care and rejuvenation during school breaks, as well as her journey into education and school counseling, including her time teaching in Morocco. The conversation then focuses on the work of the CSCA Ethics Committee, which provides guidance and resources to school counselors facing ethical dilemmas. Michelle emphasizes the need for school counselors to be informed about ethics, law, and policy in order to best advocate for students, and she highlights the value of collaboration and consultation when navigating complex situations.

    Contact Michelle via email here.

    Email the Ethics Committee for questions at Ethics@coloradoschoolcounselor.org.

    View the ASCA Ethical Standards here.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    43 min
  • Guinevere Husic: Navigating the Challenges and Joys of Gifted Education
    Jan 9 2025

    Guinevere Husic, a school counselor, discusses the challenges and rewards of her role, particularly at the end of a school semester. She highlights the importance of rest and personal activities like video games and reading for rejuvenation. Guinevere shares her journey from teaching high school science to counseling, emphasizing the need for advocacy and data collection to secure additional counseling support for K-8 students. She explains the unique needs of gifted students, including the importance of productive struggle and SEL support. Guinevere also discusses resources for counselors working with gifted students and the benefits of being part of the Colorado School Counselor Association.

    Connect with Guinevere's LinkedIn here.

    Find out more about SCMHI here.

    Email Katie through the CSCA website.


    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT)

    National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)

    The Gifted Guru

    Byrdseed

    Embracing the Whole Gifted Self, by Patricia Gatto-Walden

    Handbook for Counselors Serving Students with Gifts and Talents, ed. by Tracy L. Cross & Jennifer Riedl Cross

    Off the Charts: Asynchrony and the Gifted Child, ed. by Christine S. Neville, Michael M. Piechowski. & Stephanie S. Tolan

    Bright, Talented, and Black: a Guide for Families of African American Gifted Learners, by Joy Lawson Davis

    Doing Poorly on Purpose: Strategies to Reverse Underachievement and Respect Student Dignity, by James R. Delisle

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    37 min
  • Advocating for School Counselors: Insights from CSCA Chair Katie Brown
    Dec 23 2024

    Katie Brown, a school counselor from Pueblo, Colorado, discusses her journey into education, her role as a school counselor, and her involvement with the Colorado School Counselor Association (CSCA). She highlights the importance of advocacy, sharing her experience as a political and community organizer. Katie emphasizes the need for school counselors to be involved in advocacy at all levels, from individual student needs to state-level legislative changes. She mentions the success of securing $2 million for counselor core grants and the efforts to reduce student-to-counselor ratios. Katie encourages school counselors to get involved in advocacy and to use resources like the Shmi survey to share their experiences.

    Connect with Katie's LinkedIn here.

    Find out more about SCMHI here.

    Email Katie through the CSCA website.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    34 min

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