From Plains To Peaks, Counselors Speak

Anna Gisetti interviews Monica Bryant, an experienced elementary school counselor from Nevada. Monica shares her journey from teaching to school counseling, highlighting her leadership roles in state and national school couns...

Anna Gisetti interviews Nick Brummett, a dedicated middle school counselor from Kansas, during the 2025 American School Counselor Association conference in Long Beach. Nick shares his journey into education, inspired by the s...

Gretchen Slaughter, a veteran school counselor with 21 years of experience. Slaughter shares her journey from aspiring lawyer to passionate high school counselor, highlighting her work at Bear Creek High School in Jeffco. The conversation centers on her transformative concurrent enrollment program,…

Ann Halcromb is a seasoned school counselor with 36 years of experience in education. She discusses the importance of administrator-counselor relationships, self-care, and professional development. Ann shares her journey from aspiring veterinarian to educator and counselor, highlighting her passion…

Maddy Francis is the 2023 Colorado School Counselor of the Year. A Colorado native, Maddy shares her unexpected journey into school counseling, transitioning from a dietetics background to elementary education after discovering her passion while coaching high school soccer.

Anna Gisetti and Vicki Helfer discuss the importance of school counseling and the challenges faced by school counselors. They highlight the significance of National School Counseling Week, which focuses on the profession rather than individual counselors. Vicki Helfer, the 2023 High School Counselo…