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  • Episode 60: Meet the Candidates: Shaping the Future of ASCA

    Episode 60: Meet the Candidates: Shaping the Future of ASCA
    2026/06/26
    In this episode of I Hear You Say, host Jill Cook, ASCA executive director, and co-host Christy Welch, chair of ASCA, welcome board candidates Ebonee Magee-Dorsey, DPC, Monica Bryant, Ed.D., Andres Castro, Ed.D., and Tosha Todd to discuss their backgrounds, leadership philosophies, and visions for the future of the profession. The candidates share why they are seeking board service and explore key issues facing school counselors, including advocacy, equitable access to comprehensive school counseling programs, student mental health, workforce readiness, and counselor retention. They also discuss the importance of transparent, collaborative governance and their commitment to helping ASCA continue advancing the profession and supporting school counselors nationwide.
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  • Episode 59: Beyond Tiered Interventions: Strengthening MTSS in Schools

    Episode 59: Beyond Tiered Interventions: Strengthening MTSS in Schools
    2026/06/01
    In this episode of I Hear You Say, host Jill Cook, ASCA executive director, and co-host Janae Douglas, ASCA education and training coordinator, are joined by Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott, Dr. Jennifer Betters-Bubon, Dr. Margaret Donahue and Dr. Jacob Olsen, collectively known as School Counselors for MTSS, for a conversation about the growing role of multitiered systems of supports (MTSS) within the school counseling profession and its integration into the ASCA National Model®. The guests reflect on how the field has evolved from introducing MTSS concepts to focusing on deeper, more intentional implementation and share updates from the newly submitted second edition of "Making MTSS Work." The discussion explores expanded real-world examples; stronger guidance around teaming and collaboration; evidence- and practice-based interventions; and the importance of incorporating student, family and staff perspectives into Tier 1 systems. They also discuss practical implementation tools, including phased planning and checklists, along with strategies for aligning initiatives such as SEL and restorative practices within MTSS frameworks. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize that effective MTSS requires intentional systems, consistent practices and fidelity, rather than simply layering disconnected tiered activities.
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  • Episode 58: Strengthening School Counseling: A Model for Training and Support

    Episode 58: Strengthening School Counseling: A Model for Training and Support
    2026/04/30
    In this episode of I Hear You Say, host Jill Cook, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, and co-host Leisl Moriarty, director of affiliate relations at ASCA, are joined by leaders from the Oklahoma School Counselor Association – Chelsea Hinkle, Dr. Sarah Kirk and Allison Morris – to discuss their 2025 award-winning Supporting Emergency and Alternative Licensure (SEAL) program. Created in response to a growing number of emergency-certified school counselors across the state, SEAL is a semester-long virtual training series designed to build foundational skills and align participants with the ASCA National Model®. The conversation explores how the program is strengthening confidence, improving program quality and expanding access for school counselors in rural and virtual settings. The group also shares lessons learned along the way, including navigating funding challenges, building buy-in and using data to support advocacy efforts.
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  • Episode 57: The Power of School Counseling: 2026 SCOY Finalists Share Their Impact

    Episode 57: The Power of School Counseling: 2026 SCOY Finalists Share Their Impact
    2026/03/26
    In this special episode of I Hear You Say, host Jill Cook, ASCA executive director, and co-host Janae Douglas, ASCA’s education and training coordinator, are joined by the four 2026 School Counselor of the Year finalists – Leka Anitema (Maui High School, Hawaii), Annie Goldberg, ACSC, (Broadview Middle School, N.C.), Lydia Thu Kim Larimore (Neabsco Elementary School, Va.), and Summer Royale Whittington (Ernest Gallet Elementary School, La.). The conversation explores the most urgent challenges facing school counselors nationwide, including rising student mental health needs, gaps in self-regulation skills, immigration-related fears in school communities and inequitable access to postsecondary pathways. The finalists also share how school counselors can influence systems without formal authority by using data for advocacy; clearly defining their role; and building strong partnerships with school leaders, educators, families and community partners. Each finalist highlights transformational initiatives from their schools: expanding college, career and workforce access across multiple Hawaiian islands; reducing discipline referrals through trauma-informed teacher support; implementing restorative justice to lower suspensions; and cutting chronic absenteeism through student-led mentorship focused on connection and belonging. Together, their stories showcase the scope, strength and systemic impact of the school counseling profession and the ways school counselors across diverse communities are shaping school culture, expanding opportunity and centering equity and care in their work.
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  • Episode 56: Opening Doors: The 2026 SCOY on Using Data to Help Each and Every Student Succeed

    Episode 56: Opening Doors: The 2026 SCOY on Using Data to Help Each and Every Student Succeed
    2026/02/23
    In this episode of I Hear You Say, host Jill Cook, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, and co-host Janae Douglas, ASCA’s education and training coordinator, welcome Danielle R. Crankfield, school counselor at Crofton High School in Gambrills, Md., and the 2026 ASCA School Counselor of the Year®. Danielle reflects on how her own high school counselor inspired her career and what continues to fuel her passion 15 years later. She shares how, during Crofton’s founding year amid the pandemic, she analyzed course enrollment data to uncover inequities in honors and AP science placement, leading to collaborative changes that expanded access. Danielle discusses Crofton’s open-access model for rigorous coursework and offers practical guidance for school counselors seeking to advance success for each and every student through data, student voice and persistent advocacy.
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  • Episode 55: Creating Safety: How School Counselors Support Students Through Trauma

    Episode 55: Creating Safety: How School Counselors Support Students Through Trauma
    2026/01/27
    In this episode of the I Hear You Say podcast, host Jill Cook, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, and co-host Janae Douglas, ASCA’s education and training coordinator, are joined by Dr. Sylvia Hollins, an experienced school counselor and trauma specialist. Hollins shares her journey into trauma and multicultural counseling and explains how trauma can affect students’ academic performance, behavior and social/emotional development. The conversation explores what it truly means to create trauma-informed school environments – spaces where students feel safe, supported and seen – and why school counselors and educators play a critical role in that work. Hollins offers practical tools, resources and real-world examples of effective crisis response and trauma-informed practices in schools. She also reinforces a powerful takeaway: the presence of caring, regulated adults can significantly reduce the impact of trauma and help students regain a sense of stability and hope. Visit www.schoolcounselor.org to learn more about these offerings, access additional resources and explore professional learning opportunities for school counselors and district leaders.

    To further your learning, explore the following ASCA professional development opportunities and resources:

    • Trauma and Crisis Management ASCA U Specialist
    • Trauma and Crisis Management On-Site Training
    • ASCA National Model® Two-Year Districtwide Program
    • The School Counselor and Trauma-Informed Practice
    • Help Students Navigate Fears About ICE
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  • Episode 54: Advocacy in Action: State Leaders Strengthening the School Counseling Profession

    Episode 54: Advocacy in Action: State Leaders Strengthening the School Counseling Profession
    2025/12/22

    In this special live episode of I Hear You Say, recorded at the 2025 ASCA Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif., host Leisl Moriarty, CMP, CAE, ASCA’s director of affiliate relations, brings together advocacy leaders from four state school counseling associations. Joining her are Amy Baltimore, Ed.D., board chair of the Tennessee School Counselor Association; Lauren Mendez, CEO of the Washington School Counselor Association; Ashley Seeklander, government relations chair for the South Dakota School Counselor Association; and Becky Lins of the Iowa School Counselor Association. Each leader shares how they first became involved in advocacy, the legislative challenges they’re navigating and the proactive initiatives shaping their states. They also highlight successful campaigns that have advanced and protected the school counseling profession. Throughout the conversation, the guests emphasize the importance of relationship-building with legislators, staying proactive rather than reactive and the vital role state associations play in creating community and providing resources for school counselors nationwide.

    To view a full list of the school counselor associations (SCAs) please visit the following link. At the state level, ASCA supports state school counselor associations in developing effective and sustainable advocacy programs to advance state-specific issues affecting school counseling and K-12 education. School counselors are encouraged to actively participate with their state association as one way to increase their civic engagement. For more information on local advocacy efforts in your district and state, please contact your state association and get involved. https://schoolcounselor.org/About-ASCA/Legislative-Issues
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  • Episode 53: Finding Our People: The Power of Affinity Groups in School Counseling

    Episode 53: Finding Our People: The Power of Affinity Groups in School Counseling
    2025/11/29
    In this special live episode of I Hear You Say, recorded at the 2025 Navigate and Innovate ASCA Annual Conference in Long Beach, host Qisti Gitosuputro, ASCA’s member engagement coordinator, brings together leaders from several of ASCA’s affinity groups for a heartfelt conversation about connection, community, and representation in the school counseling profession. Guests Angie Pereida, Annie Goldberg, Rebecca Edelman, Ph.D., and Brandon Gernux share their personal journeys into leadership and the vital role affinity groups play in supporting school counselors—especially those working in rural areas or navigating professional isolation. They reflect on meaningful moments within their groups, the power of finding people with shared identities and experiences, and how affinity spaces help counselors better serve their students. This inspiring discussion highlights how ASCA’s affinity groups foster belonging, cultivate leadership, and provide an essential network of encouragement and resources for counselors across the country. For more information about ASCA's affinity groups please visit the following links: ASCA Affinity Groups
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