In the inaugural episode of the Colorado School Counselor Association's podcast, host Anna Gisseti interviews Matthew McClain, the Executive Director. McClain shares his journey from psychology to school counseling, emphasizing his passion for serving all students. He discusses the current challenge of a shortage of school counselors, with many districts having open positions. McClain outlines the various committees within the association, including advocacy, professional development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages involvement. He also highlights a data collection project with the School Counselor Mental Health Initiative to better understand school counselors' needs and improve support.
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Email Matthew directly through the CSCA website.
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