who are you? a professional question dr. sharon f. sevier, l.p.c. interim director of leadership,...
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WHO ARE YOU? A PROFESSIONAL QUESTION
Dr. Sharon F. Sevier, L.P.C.Interim Director of Leadership, Legislation and
AdvocacyMissouri School Counselor Association
Carolyn RoofCounselor Educator, Part-Time School Counselor
• E.1-A SCHOOL COUNSELORS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY STRATEGIES.
Who are you, professionally
speaking??
A SUDDEN REALIZATION
The Great Conversation
• 1. What it is that you do– YOU are the expert on what you do– Increase community understanding of what you do
• 2. Trust• 3. Permission to change
– We are working in a system designed for an environment that no longer works
• 4. Support
The School Level
• Advertise your wares• Embrace data/PLCs/RTI• Do the unexpected, and don’t always do the
expected• Look for opportunities to educate your
stakeholders…and don’t forget that kids are one of those stakeholder groups
The Department Level
• Educate, educate, educate• Understand the art of compromise• Look for reasons to celebrate your
accomplishments• Results reporting• Recognition: RAMP, Counselor of the Year Program• Professional Development• Parent Opportunities
The District Level
• Board of Education• District presentations• Guidance Advisory Council• Websites/Twitter/Facebook (if allowed)• Recognition of honors, presentations, offices
held
The State Level
• Join your professional organization• Present at any conference you are invited to• Present at your state conference• Learn about legislative advocacy• Volunteer to serve on state committees• State Recognition• Look for collaborative partnerships
The National Level
• Join your professional organization!• Present at the national conference…and then
make sure everyone knows about it!• Join the SCENE…share the wealth!• Speak up and speak out on behalf of
comprehensive school counseling!• Research
The Five Ss:
• 1. STOP badmouthing ourselves in private and public.
• 2. SHIFT attention from negative to positive.• 3. SHARE something positive.• 4. SUSTAIN the momentum.• 5. Decide WHO you want to be professionally
and START NOW!!!
YOU ARE WORTH A GRAND!
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
THANKS FOR THE“EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA” SPECIAL
THINGS YOU DO FOR OUR SCHOOL!
YOU’RE A LIFESAVER!
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR STUDENTS
YOU’RE WORTH A MINT!
THANKS! Our job would be “Unbearable” without you.
"Don't snicker, but we think you're great.”
Thanks for all you do!
The School Counselor Can Help.
STOP BY AND LISTEN OR TALKPerformed by
Carolyn Roof, PSC
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