Episode 46: How to Drive Systemic Impact: Insights from the 2025 SCOY
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In this episode of the I Hear You Say podcast, host Jill Cook, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, and Angie Hickman, CAE, ASCA’s director of research and marketing, chat with Carmen Larson, Ph.D., the 2025 School Counselor of the Year. Dr. Larson shares her journey as a passionate advocate for school counselors, detailing the legislative impacts following the 2018 Parkland shooting that heightened mental health awareness in Florida schools. She discusses her work in reducing counselor-to-student ratios, eliminating non-counseling duties, and implementing data-driven strategies to improve academic outcomes. She also highlights the power of advocacy, the role of professional standards in overcoming challenges, and her innovative use of animal-assisted interventions—including how her therapy dog, Winston, supports student well-being. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on strengthening the role of school counselors and driving meaningful change in education!
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