Jenn Smela: Connecting and Supporting School Counselors

Anna Gisetti, a middle school counselor and assistant chair of the Colorado School Counselor Association (CSCA), interviews Jenn Smela, the CSCA chair. Jen shares her journey from Aurora, Colorado, to becoming a school counselor, highlighting her work with at-risk youth and her transition from high school to middle school counseling. Jenn discusses her involvement with CSCA since 2010, including her role in supporting counselors and addressing challenges like imposter syndrome. She emphasizes the importance of groundedness, realistic expectations, and peer support for both new and veteran counselors. Jenn also mentions the School Counselor Mental Health Initiative (SCMHI) survey to gather insights from counselors across Colorado.

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