Episodes

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…

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…

In this episode, Anna interviews Michelle Zinser, a high school counselor and co-chair of the CSCA Ethics Committee.

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...

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).

Anna Gisetti, a middle school counselor and assistant chair of the Colorado School Counselor Association (CSCA), interviews Jenn Smela, the CSCA chair.

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…

Host Anna Gisetti welcomes you to a brand new podcast series called From Plains to Peaks, Counsellors Speak!