a day in my life- school counselor edition || distance learning + managing negativity

As I share a day in my life, I think it would be remiss of me to not address the current state of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
As we are continually seeking to understand and learn how to unravel our privilege and understanding how to better advocates for the Black community, one important strategy I have been working on with my students and myself, is to recognize negative self-talk and how to manage it. In addressing the scary things happening in our world right now, it is important to not only engage in conversations with our kids, but also provide strategies and techniques to supplement their learning.
In a time that is incredibly stressful and confusing, it is important to remember to breathe and say something kind to yourself. I think that we are in a time period where major historical changes are going to happen, but it won’t happen without disruption. As I continue to educate myself on the issues, keeping in mind how to manage negative self-talk was really important for me. I hope it is for you as well.
Be kind and thanks for watching,
Judy
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[@chillfactory9000]

This year, since I'm in middle school, I have a school counselor for once. This made me feel like it was safe to talk to her and vent to her, thank you so much.

[@heyjudywai]

Wow!! Your comment means so much to me!! Thank you so much for watching and I’m so glad it inspired you to talk to your counselor!! ❤️❤️

[@christianamackoul6265]

I am in school for school counseling and loving being able to see you experience as a school counselor!! Keep making these vids they're awesome!!

[@heyjudywai]

Awww!! Thank you so much for watching!! ☺️☺️

[@Musihoodie]

Does college help you find a job lol I'm seriously curious?

[@emreesato878]

Hi Judy! Thank you for your content and videos on life as a school counselor, especially during quarantine! I'm pursuing a degree in psychology and planning on graduating this fall! I'm also hoping to pursue a master's degree in school counseling! Watching your videos really get me excited for something that I'm very interested in! I can tell by your positive and uplifting personality that you're a great counselor and not only do you take care of your students, but also yourself. That is something that I have to focus and work on! I try to remind myself that before I can help others, I must practice what I preach/believe. It was inspiring to me when you say to practice gratitude and journaling about what you're proud of yourself. I catch myself getting into negative self talk a lot, so hopefully, I'll be able to take your advice and do that as well! Thank you for your content! Take care (:

[@heyjudywai]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching my video!! Congrats on graduating soon!! Please let me know if you have any questions about the application process/grad school experience! :))

[@Musihoodie]

Does college help you find a job for school counseling or do you have to find that yourself I'm really trying be a school conselour please respond lol

[@chloewalker7952]

Relating to your phone number debacle, I download Google Voice and you can get a random number assigned to you and then it can be called/texted just the same as a regular number!

[@heyjudywai]

Yes! Google voice is a great option and counselors in my district have used it.

[@sarahjjjjj]

I just got accepted into grad school for school counseling :) I've loved watching your videos and they make me so excited for my future! Thank you!!

[@heyjudywai]

CONGRATS!!!! Omg you’re the sweetest! Thank you so much and congrats again on your acceptance!! So excited for you and your future endeavors!! Welcome to the world of counseling :))

[@Musihoodie]

Does college help you land a job as a school counselor or do you have to do it yourself lol really curious

[@heyjudywai]

@@Musihoodie You need a college degree in order to apply for school counseling graduate programs. I majored in Community Development at UC Davis and the classes I took provided me with the friends and work experiences that shaped me to become the school counselor I am today! Without those experiences, I don't think I would have developed the knowledge or passion for school counseling :)

[@Musihoodie]

@@heyjudywai that's amazing glad u got that type of experience

[@ayanawalker-brashdixon6277]

This video popped up in my recommendations. I am so happy it did. Thank you for the amazing content.

[@heyjudywai]

Aww omg! Thank you so much watching and supporting my channel :) hope you’re having a wonderful weekend ❤️❤️

[@EmilyRose88]

Even though I am watching this a few months late it really helped me during this current quarantine and remote learning. I have really been beating myself down when it comes to not feeling like I am doing enough as a school counseling intern but again it's something out of my control. Thank you for your positivity and your resources!

[@heyjudywai]

Yess a lot of times with the counseling career, we have to be patient with ourselves and know that we’re going in with good intentions and trying our best with what we have!! You’re planting seeds and you won’t always see the growth, but know that it’s there!! I believe in you!! ❤️❤️

[@conniie]

Hi! I just graduated from my program and entering the field as a school counselor! I'm very excited to start and I'm entering in such an interesting time lol. Thanks for sharing your experience as a counselor during distance learning. :) Your tips and insights are super helpful for me as a new school counselor. I can't wait to hear more!

[@heyjudywai]

Thanks so much for watching!! Congrats on graduating!! So happy to hear from another counselor in the field :)

[@jeremyacevedo6579]

I loved this video. It was so well done and reflective. Thank you for sharing a day in your life as a school counselor during the pandemic with us. If you have any doubt that you are making a difference, please know that you are. Keep at it. 🙏💕

[@heyjudywai]

Awww thank you!!! 🥰🥰

[@ammawiafe]

I am pursing a degree to become a school counselor like yourself. I graduate in May, so I’m super excited! I’ve been a subscriber for some time now and seeing your candor and positivity is really inspiring and motivating. I aspire to take that same attitude with my future students 😊

[@heyjudywai]

Wow thank you so much!! Congrats on graduating soon! You’re on the home stretch!! :))

[@itsmelyay]

Hi there!! Thanks for making this video! I'm going into my final semester of my master's degree in school counseling and relate to all of this. I finished my first internship in May and felt so disappointed and frustrated because I was't proud of the work I did at the end of my internship especially with not being able to meet with students, have class lessons, etc. as much or in the same way, and it made me discouraged for the fall with my last internship (the county I'm in has eluded to continuing distance learning in the fall). However, your video reiterated the importance of giving myself grace and knowing it's okay to not be perfect during this time (or in general) and to try to be positive going into my last semester/internship. I'm excited to start my new placement, meet students, and see what experiences I'll have which will ultimately help me grow as a counselor. Again, thank you so so so much! Just from this video, I can tell you're an amazing school counselor and your students are so lucky to have you. Hope you're having a great day! (:

[@heyjudywai]

Wow thank you so much for this comment!! I so appreciate your reflection and kind words!! Congrats on finishing your first internship. Your work is valuable and I really hope the school affirmed you and reminded you of how important you are (because you are!!). Thank you so much again for watching 💕💕

[@Musihoodie]

Was the school counselor test hard? I'm super nervous about taking it

[@angelJ2023]

Love love love your content please keep posting we need positive school counselors in this community

[@heyjudywai]

Wow!! Thank you so, so much!! I really appreciate your comment! 🥰🥰

[@TiffanyLee]

Have you tried using google voice? You can make a new number through google and use it as your work number on your phone! I wish we had separate work phones 😭

[@heyjudywai]

I wish we had separate work phones as educators too..that would be SO helpful!! My district unfortunately does not allow google voice numbers but I think some other educators and social workers here have said it works for them!! If allowed, it’s a great resource for sure!

[@samantharetz1644]

I have been struggling to find the right career path for me. I have been considering counseling for a little while and this video definitely helped! I will be watching more of your vids, keep up with the great content :)

[@heyjudywai]

Awww omg! I love this! Thank you for watching and supporting!! Let me know if you have any questions about the field :) happy to answer them!

[@baileybarragan4818]

I’m a senior in college and I’m struggling to find what Masters program to apply for. With applications due soon I was happy to find your channel!

[@heyjudywai]

Aww thank you!! Let me know if you have any questions about the application process!! Good luck! You got this :)

[@alexandralarco]

Thanks for this video I am studying to become a school counselor and I am just happy to see how this are going for the current counselors right now thank you

[@heyjudywai]

Yess! I love my job ahaha good luck with your studies!! 🥰🥰

[@zachh468]

Currently in my school counseling program! Only 3 weeks in but loving it cant wait to be a school counselor one day

[@heyjudywai]

Yay! Congrats on your acceptance into the program and congrats on starting!! I’m rooting for you!! :))

[@siafilia3935]

I'm very anxious about my life after graduation. I'm seriously considering getting a Masters in Counselling. My mother was a teacher and I grew up thinking I want to either pursue a career in teaching or any related field in education. Last year I met a counselor to work on some issues. She literally inspired me!! Like really that session made me look up towards counselors and therapist. Mad respect. I'm currently an undergrad student of Sociology and Anthropology btw, so I guess I can enter the Master's program with adequate understanding of anything relating to Human. Sorry, grammar's pretty off, not my main language.

[@heyjudywai]

Life after graduation is always intimidating but it seems like you have good role models (your mom and counselor) to inspire you and continue to cheer you on!! If you have any questions about the application process, let me know!! Wishing you all the best!!

[@biancagarcia7897]

I’m pursuing a masters degree in Coundeling and Guidance right now and your videos are super helpful! Thank you so much for spreading awareness to such a rewarding career

[@heyjudywai]

Aww yay!! Thank you for watching and supporting!!

[@counselingwithmrb]

Hi I’m a middle school counselor and I just started my channel. I found your channel in my search for other counselors. Cant wait to watch more of your videos.

[@heyjudywai]

Aww thank you so much for the support!! Hello from a fellow counselor :))

[@counselingwithmrb]

@@heyjudywai 👋🏾 Hope you’re enjoying summer! It’s almost over for me 😢

[@heyjudywai]

Yup, two more weeks for me 😫😭

[@klarissadamon14]

I’ve always thought about School Counseling till I found out I have to teach for 3 years first... Which I’m not a fan of. But it’s always been in the back of my mind. Now I’ve been thinking about School Psyc or Social Work, but I’m still thinking about School Counseling too. How would I even go about teaching or getting a teaching certificate. If I apply to the program anyway, would I get help from advisors/professors to do that?

[@heyjudywai]

A teaching credential/cert would be helpful to have but not necessary to apply for school counseling graduate programs! You will learn classroom management in some courses and through your fieldwork hours. You mostly teach SEL lessons in elementary and middle..not necessarily high schools. Hope this makes sense!

[@ashleywloch8721]

I honestly really wanna go for this career because of how much my Counsler say school changed my life in a positive way and I want to do the same ! Was it hard to get a job in this field ?

[@bettyedits]

do all school counselors need to do after school tutoring? cus i’m bad at math lol

[@heyjudywai]

No not at all! Haha I just picked it up as a part time job after school :) as a counselor in a school setting, I mostly have my afternoons free!

[@kayladill2715]

Oh my goodness! I love your headband. Where did you get it?

[@heyjudywai]

The bunny headband is from the LINE store! I bought it when I was in Korea but they have a store in NY too! They have an online store and have stuff on Amazon I think!

[@isabellathelander3866]

Hi your video is convincing me to be a counselor when I am older I love your contact😄

[@heyjudywai]

Aww you’re the sweetest!! Thank you! I do love my job! It’s a super fun career! :)

[@rosedinsmore5106]

Hi! Great video! I’m set to start my masters in school counseling in August. Do you think now is a good time with covid? Will school counselors be in demand or are they subject a lot to budget cuts? I want to be able to find a job right out of school. :) I’m in Indiana for reference. Thank you!

[@heyjudywai]

Hey! Thanks for watching!! I think more districts are recognizing the importance of school counselors. I recommend looking on edjoin.org to see what positions are out there and what schools are hiring! Budget cuts are always going to be the scariest thing, but I do think more administrators are advocating to keep counselors. For example, my school district just hired 5 more full time elementary counselors in the Bay Area, despite having one of the biggest budget cuts we’ve ever seen. They cut other programs, but counselors were kept! It depends on each respective district but I think overall, there is a positive movement towards recognizing the importance of school counselors and how they play an important role in managing safe school climates (esp in COVID). Hope this helps!!

[@heyjudywai]

And congratulations on starting your program soon!! Let me know if you have more questions :)) I’m happy to answer them!

[@rosedinsmore5106]

Judy Wai Thank you so much for your responses. I appreciate it so much and will let you know if I have any questions along the way! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mimi_sweetcakes1268]

A skateboarding school counselor 🤓 I love it haha :D

[@mimi_sweetcakes1268]

If I try to skateboard I’ll sprain a ankle lol

[@heyjudywai]

Hahahah I don’t do anything crazy but it’s definitely fun! :)

[@obtusesquid9337]

Question, do you have to do tutoring as a counselor?

[@heyjudywai]

Nope! It’s just a side gig I do after school! :)

[@CosplayCounselor]

You're so adorable! Great snap shot!

[@heyjudywai]

Thank you so much for the encouragement!! ❤️

[@celiazhang1235]

I like your smile and your passion. I was an academic staff in university for 7 years, and I am just thinking about re-enter the university for learning . I have the bachelor degree of management , the master degree of education, and the psychological counseling credential in China, but my English ability is far from good. I' m interested in Combined Credential and Master's Program, Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs , or some major relating to Education in the university in US , because I like the environment of school, helping people, etc. Would you mind give me some advice? Thanks for sharing.

[@heyjudywai]

Aww!! Thanks so much for watching!! Wow it seems like you have an extensive range of work experiences! That’s great! I would recommend looking into specific programs in the US and what their requirements/recommendations would be for international students. It seems like you have really great work experiences. I’m not sure how your English would be an impact while applying but schools, specifically counseling programs, like to see passion and dedication expressed in the application. If you could write about how your experiences abroad impacted your dedication to the career and get it proofread by someone to help you edit, that could work! If you show drive and evidence of how you’re willing to continue learning English and growing yourself in the career, I’m sure schools would be appreciative of that! Hope this helps!

[@celiazhang1235]

Judy Wai Thanks for your advice and I’ll keep following your video. ❤️

[@heyjudywai]

@@celiazhang1235 If you have more questions in the future, feel free to reach out :)

[@celiazhang1235]

Judy Wai Thanks again！❤️

[@ocharakau645]

Thank you for this video! How do you help with subject-specific knowledge? Do you have to learn everything first? Do you approach the student's teachers to learn how to do that work? And, from which school did you graduate as a school counselor? Thank you for your time and what you do for the kids ❤❤❤🙏

[@heyjudywai]

Thank you! What do you mean by subject specific knowledge? Like if someone is struggling with math? I support their socio-emotional needs. So if a student is struggling with math, I would support with teaching them executive functioning skills, study habits, and how to manage strong feelings (worry, anger, etc). I wouldn’t teach the math lessons since we have other support staff to help. Hope that example helps clarify things! I graduated from USD in 2017 :)

[@isabellathelander3866]

This is a weird question do you have to go to special school to be a School counselor?

[@heyjudywai]

Hi! Not a weird question at all! I went to graduate school for two years and graduated with a masters in counseling, with a specialization in schools, and pupil personnel services credential (PPSC). Hope that answers your question! :))

[@jorgesaldivar9524]

I have really enjoyed some of your videos on school counseling. I know you attended the USD school counseling program, which is the same exact program I am in! I started my practicum this week with 4th-8th grade students! Do you have any tips on practicum, and on how to engage with the students?

[@heyjudywai]

Omg!! Congrats on attending usd!! Your practicum supervisor will be your greatest support! Are you doing your practicum with other students in your program? I remember I took my practicum with 4 other students.

[@heyjudywai]

I recommend doing SMART goals with kids to create counseling goals and getting an idea of their needs and what you two could work on together! Playing “get to know you” games in the beginning with Jenga or monopoly are always fun!! If you give me your email, I can send you some fun activities I’ve done with kids before :) or DM me on IG! Heyjudywai

[@itzel7156]

Hi! I'm barely going to start college and I was considering going into school counseling. Could you describe your college journey and how long it took?

[@heyjudywai]

Yes! Congrats on starting your college journey!! I went to UC Davis for four years and graduated with a BS in community development. My major was closely related to sociology and humanities. I was inspired to apply for school counseling graduate programs because of my experiences with mentoring and teaching! I attended grad school right after undergrad! I went to the University of San Diego for two years and graduated with a MA in counseling with a specialization in schools and a PPSC. Let me know if you have any specific questions about my journey!! I’m happy to talk about it orrr maybe I can do a video! :)

[@carly6500]

Didn’t you get your credentials in counseling? I’m currently in my undergrad but not sure if I need the credentials (:

[@heyjudywai]

Hi!! I have a BS in community and regional development (really similar to sociology and human development), and a MA in counseling. Not all programs will require a psychology major so if you have a different major, that’s ok! You don’t need any other credentials to apply for grad school. I recommend looking into programs you’d potentially like to apply for and reviewing their program requirements :)

[@athaliaallen622]

hi there! are you a high school, middle school or elementary school counselor?

[@heyjudywai]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I’m an elementary school counselor :)

[@athaliaallen622]

@@heyjudywai that's so awesome! im inbetween elementary and high school (i prefer elementary more) is there way that i can do both? if not, why did you choose elementary?

[@heyjudywai]

@@athaliaallen622 elementary schools are so much fun to work in! I felt as if I could be truly preventative and proactive in putting systems in place to support the current and future success of a student. I can truly enjoy providing individual, group, and whole class counseling. I felt as if I could educate, enhance, and support my student with life skills that they may otherwise never receive. I also get to play with my students and run really fun events :) High school counseling has extra job descriptions such as writing letters of rec for hundreds of students and highly focuses on college and career readiness. I've spoken to some high school counselors and their main reservation with high school counseling is that you don't oftentimes get to provide 20-30 min counseling supports. Most student interactions in high schools are brief (5min) and you have multiple students coming in and out of the door. High school has great supports and you'd most likely work with other high school counselors. I think if I were a HS counselor, I'd really miss pushing into the classroom and working alongside all staff to support their students. I would also miss the culture of an elementary school! Hope this answers your question! Let me know if you have more! :)

[@magicslave3066]

@@heyjudywai I didnt know elememtry schools had conselors

[@heyjudywai]

@@magicslave3066 A lot of elementary schools don't have counselors! I would say it's still a new profession in the US. Definitely on the up and up, but still new :) I did not have a counselor growing up when I went to elementary school.

[@drinaceballos8888]

I'm thinking of enrolling for school counseling. I graduate from undergrad in April and plan to go straight into grad school. How do you feel about the job outlook, longterm?

[@heyjudywai]

I think counseling jobs are on the up and up. More schools are recognizing the importance of counselors and the critical role they play in a school system. I recommend looking on edjoin.org to look up jobs in the state and location you’d like to work for! More schools are hiring now as there is a greater need for mental health support. For example, despite being in a pandemic, my district last year hired 4 more counselors and placed full time counselors at all their schools!

[@melissab2990]

Hi I just graduate with a bachelors in fashion merchandising and now I decided that I want to be a school counselor so I’m looking into master programs for 2021. Is it uncommon to have a bachelors that doesn’t align with your masters?

[@heyjudywai]

Most people may come from a psych background but that’s ok!! My major was in community development (similar to sociology and I only took one psych course). Other people I know have come from vet backgrounds or business! A psych degree or a major that is similar to human development would be helpful in providing course knowledge and *maybe* related work experiences, but it’s not necessary! You’ll learn the skills and theories in grad school :) you’ll also get internship and fieldwork experience in your grad program!

[@Chestertherabbit15]

Very useful video I am currently in school to become a school counselor. Weird question but would you actually be willing to answer some questions, I have to interview a school counselor for school!

[@heyjudywai]

Definitely! Let me know how you’d like to go about doing the interview! :)

[@Chestertherabbit15]

Judy Wai Instagram message? It’s about 10 questions I can send you one message at a time

[@Cathie30]

Hello thank you for this video. Quick question: Did you do your masters in school counseling or school psychology? Can you please explain the difference as briefly as you can? Thank you so much!

[@heyjudywai]

School psychs spend a lot of their time testing students and supporting students with IEPs. They are often placed at different school sites throughout the week so they bounce between schools. VS counselors spend time on counseling lessons, groups, and individual sessions. I don’t test students for special Ed!

[@hserpwee8299]

Questions, I am planning on changing my career to school counselor but I also have to make sure my pay wage is good because I have to support my family. I don't know if this rude to ask but if you know, could you tell me how much do school counselors make per hour or annually? I did some research but each of them is different so I just want to make sure...

[@heyjudywai]

Hi! Salary ranges are dependent on district and city/location. I recommend going on edjoin.org and looking up jobs available per district/county for school counseling to get a better idea of how school counselors are paid in the city/district you’d like to work for! Let me know if you’re unable to navigate the website! :)

[@hserpwee8299]

@@heyjudywai yes, the website is working fine. Thanks a lot. BTW I love your video and I am looking forward to seeing more videos coming from your channel

[@heyjudywai]

Thank you so much!! ♥️♥️

[@trashzillaa]

are you ever worried about giving the wrong advice to a student? I feel like this is one of the big things that is preventing me from wanting to become a school counselor.

[@heyjudywai]

Hahaha imposter syndrome is real. I worry about not using my time effectively with my students and not communicating with them in the right ways...however, I’ve learned that my job isn’t to give “advice.” My job is to counsel, to guide, to empower my students with the life skills needed to succeed in their early years. Some positive self talk I tell myself when I start doubting my efficacy is that I’m genuine and I’m supporting them in ways that are genuinely coming from a good place. You also team up with family and staff to support the student so when you’re starting to doubt yourself, know that you are not alone!!

[@Musihoodie]

Was the test you have to take hard?what was on it

[@heyjudywai]

Which test are you referring to? The only test I needed to take was the CBEST for my certification (and GRE but it’s honestly not required). The CBEST is long but spend time studying for it, and I’m sure you’ll do great! Look up practice tests to get an idea of what that test is like! Let me know if you’re asking about a different test haha :)

[@Musihoodie]

@@heyjudywai so there is no test specific for school counselors and are u located in california?

[@heyjudywai]

You will need to take the CBEST as a part of your school counseling degree certification. Some programs will require you to take the GRE but not all programs require that! Some counseling programs will also require an exam at the end of your program but I did a year long action research project in lieu of the exam! Each program is different and has different requirements. I recommend looking up and comparing programs and schools! :) hope this helps!!

[@heyjudywai]

And yes I’m in California!

[@Musihoodie]

@@heyjudywai what college did you go to?

[@alannahlee1705]

Is a School Guidance Counsellor the same as a school counsellor?

[@heyjudywai]

Yes. Guidance counselor is an old term as we do much more than just “guide” students!

[@alexandriaparis7184]

Do you need to become a teacher before being able to become a school counselor?

[@heyjudywai]

Hi! No you do not :) It would be helpful to have teaching experience but you do not need to become a teacher or have a teaching degree to become a school counselor.

[@beanFLOCKA92]

@alexandria look up your state requirements. TX requires teaching experience for a certain amount

[@heyjudywai]

@@beanFLOCKA92 Yes true!! Thanks for catching that and answering!!

[@KENNYQ]

Wow

[@milkteame]

Please make more videos 😭💗

[@heyjudywai]

Aww thank you for the support!! It’s been a crazy year but I have some video ideas planned over the summer when I have more time to film :)) have a great summer!! 💓💓

[@katiebaybee924]

Did u have to go to grad school to become a school counselor??

[@heyjudywai]

Yes you need a masters and a PPSC credential to work as a counselor in California at least!

[@nikitalal6242]

Do you have to write a lot as a school counselor?

[@heyjudywai]

Hi! Yes, most (if not all) of your assignments will be writing and reading heavy.

[@misscristina2789]

Hi why where you teaching math at 7:16?

[@heyjudywai]

Hey! As a side gig, I used to tutor kids in math and writing after school :)

[@michelleleuch]

Hi there! I found you when looking for a day in the life of a school counselor! I was hoping I could ask a few questions regarding preparing to become a school counselor after completing undergrad! Your help would be super appreciated

[@heyjudywai]

Yes!! Feel free to ask them here or let me know what’s most convenient for you! :)

[@michelleleuch]

Judy Wai I’d love to ask questions on a zoom call or messaging on instagram DM if that’s okay! ❤️ it’s just basically some tips you may have, what you did to become a school counselor, what it’s like, a day to day life of it, etc. thanks 😁

[@heyjudywai]

Yes definitely! Send me a list of your questions over Instagram and I’ll try my best to answer them :)) thanks so much!

[@michelleleuch]

Judy Wai just sent :) thanks so much!

[@tamaawa]

TIP FOR ANYONE USING THEIR OWN PHONE # FOR WORK: I work at a nonprofit and often have to give my own personal phone number away now that we're all working from home. I found out google numbers that are randomly generated and you can share that with folks for free or using Google Hangouts to call folks and have ppl be able to call you back without ever knowing your own phone number. Hope this helps!

[@heyjudywai]

Thank you for sharing your insights!! Google numbers and hangouts are definitely great resources to use. Unfortunately, my school district does not allow it, so I’ve used *67 (star 67) and that has been a good way to keep my number anonymous if I’m calling from my direct cell phone number. If your company/school allows it, I definitely recommend it too! Thanks for sharing your tip!! :)

[@tamaawa]

@@heyjudywai aww yeah that makes sense if your district isn't ok with it. Thanks for sharing the *67 way to call people, I didn't know we could do that on our phones!

[@marksommers4179]

Are most days depressing, listening to many struggling students?

[@heyjudywai]

Haha no, I’m just happy to they find me as a trusted adult and are willing to share their life with me.

[@aidenjohnson9156]

I want to become a school counseliur

[@heyjudywai]

Hahaha yay!! ☺️☺️

[@liasnclr]

I wonder if you could use a WhatsApp number for your students parents?