Want to Make a Real Difference? Be Like Nancy.

Nancy is an experienced and stellar school counselor whose story is as inspiring as it is instructive. Her path from art teacher to guiding light for students spans over three decades,  and in this episode, we walk through the trajectory of Nancy's career, from the day her father suggested looking into a masters degree to the present, where she works through innovative programs like Ohio's College Credit Plus to reshape student opportunities firsthand. Nancy's career is an inspiration for anyone who believes in the transformative power of dedicated school counselors.Nancy believes in investing in her students and meeting them in their realities to inspire hope and incite change on a campus where many of her students face more than their fair share of challenges. We talk about the delicate art of supporting dreams, the realities of the working poor, and the critical need for resources and camaraderie among educators. Join us for an episode that not only celebrates the impact of school counselors but also serves as a reminder that what we do is crucial- and life-changing- for students. This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.