Episodes
July 17, 2025
Nick Brummett: Safe Spaces and Strong Leaders
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...
June 25, 2025
Gretchen Slaughter: Sparking Student Success and Advocating for Concurrent Enrolment and School Counseling
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,…
May 13, 2025
Finding Joy: Insights from a Veteran School Counselor
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…
March 18, 2025
Maddy Francis: Counseling with Heart, Creativity, Compassion, and Advocacy
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.
March 4, 2025
Vicky Helfer: A Conversation with CSCA's High School Counselor of the Year
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…
Feb. 6, 2025
Chris Lindsey: Removing Financial Barriers and Supporting Student Success
Anna Gisetti and Chris Lindsey discuss the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the importance of reflecting on one's legacy. Chris shares his journey from PR to school counseling, emphasizing the impact of administrative support and professional development. He highlights his role in rem…
Jan. 15, 2025
Michelle Zinser: Balancing Law, Policy, and Ethics in Counselling
In this episode, Anna interviews Michelle Zinser, a high school counselor and co-chair of the CSCA Ethics Committee.
Jan. 9, 2025
Guinevere Husic: Navigating the Challenges and Joys of Gifted Education
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 f...
Dec. 23, 2024
Advocating for School Counselors: Insights from CSCA Chair Katie Brown
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).
Dec. 22, 2024
Jenn Smela: Connecting and Supporting School Counselors
Anna Gisetti, a middle school counselor and assistant chair of the Colorado School Counselor Association (CSCA), interviews Jenn Smela, the CSCA chair.
Dec. 21, 2024
A Conversation with CSCA Executive Director Matthew McClain
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 challeng…
Dec. 11, 2024
Introducing: From Plains to Peaks, Counsellors Speak!
Host Anna Gisetti welcomes you to a brand new podcast series called From Plains to Peaks, Counsellors Speak!