This week is National Counselor Week. During this entire week, students and other members of the community will take time to appreciate their counselors. 

This means putting up banners and giving gifts to the counselors who have helped them. 

Being a counselor is considered to be both a difficult and fulfilling job. 

“I chose to be a school counselor because I wanted to help people in their academics and their college plans,” counselor Kristin Reagan said. “This year I got to help organize the PSAT, and got a chance to write a bunch of college recommendations. The hardest part is having enough time to meet the students and doing the stuff that goes on behind the scenes. I get to help people all day long. Academic advising is my favorite part of helping.”

Other counselors share similar sentiments, many having worked in other parts of the education program. 

“I was a high-school teacher for six years, and I switched over to counseling because I wanted to work with the students to reach their goals in high school and after,” counselor Lisa Foliaco said. “I guess in the last 13 years, I’ve experienced helping students get into colleges. I’ve helped students get jobs, and I’ve just helped students with their personal problems. I guess the hardest part of my job is really helping students who have problems, emotionally. Best thing about being a school counselor is helping students reach their goals.”

Counselors seem to really appreciate the opportunity to connect with the student body.

“I used to be a Special Ed teacher. Students would always come to me, share their problems. I decided it was time for a career switch to help students and efficient capacity,” counselor Stacey Marville said. “It’s been an overall positive experience. You learn from your experiences. The hardest part is knowing you can’t save everyone. Knowing that there’s gonna be a student or a family that you’re just not gonna reach. Working with the diverse student population. Working with great staff members. Fellow teachers, admin, and counselors. It’s all been great.”