What is the role of school counselors in Maine? With societal pressure on children growing, is there a growing demand for counselors at all grade levels?
Guests
Deborah Drew, director of the graduate counseling programs at Husson University; counselor educator, licensed professional counselor (LCPC), approved clinical supervisor (ACS); certified professional school counselor.
Angela Avery, school counselor at Biddeford Middle School, Maine 2018 School Counselor of the Year
Rebecca Schwartz-Mette, psychology professor at University of Maine, director of the Peer Relations Lab
Betsy M. Webb (by phone), Ed.D., superintendent of schools, Bangor School Department
Resources
- American School Counselor Association: What Does a School Counselor Do?
- Mental Health California: Growing Pressures Feed Kids’ Mental Health Issues, Expert Says
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: School and Career Counselors