Episode 12: Post-secondary planning

Wauwatosa School District’s school counselors help students grow in three main domains–academic, career, and social emotional intelligence. While also acknowledging that all students develop in these areas at different rates, counselors provide strategic and consistent touch points with students and families to help develop each student’s independence and a plan for success.In this episode, Wauwatosa West High School Counselor Nicholas Becker and Director of Student Success Emily O’Connor break down how school counselors and student services play a significant role in fulfilling the goals of the Wauwatosa School District’s Vision of a Graduate and help prepare all students to become good members of society. #TosaProud“We want to send complete human beings out into the world. They’re productive, they’re happy, they have good relationships, they also have a flexible career and a flexible mindset.” - Nicholas Becker, West High School Counselor“How do we kind of ease that transition into the world of work and independence so that we’re helping students find the opportunities that match their skills and interests.” - Emily O’Connor, Director of Student Success (former)“Whether students are at the top of their class and they’re doing everything that we want them to do, …or whether they’re struggling through, trying to pass, and just trying to graduate, the partnership is of the utmost importance.” - Nicholas Becker, West High School Counselor