Kayla

LATEST ARTICLES ( 68 )

• Hey, That is NOT Our Job

  

  I’m fired up. I have been for a while. Prepare yourself for a rant. I am so SICK of School Counselors being used for things they shouldn’t be. I am so TIRED of... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Things I Learned from Carla (Miss Davis)

  

  We probably all know a Bradley Chalkers. A kid who struggles with social nuances and takes things a little too literally at times. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Dear Teachers, Inconsistency Breeds Bad Behavior

  

  I want to start by saying that I love and admire the teachers I work with everyday. Each of them has superhuman strength in their own way. I know they have one... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• But First, Let Me Thank You for Telling Me

  

  Sometimes I wonder if my students truly feel listened to, if their voices truly feel heard. In the bustling hallways, noisy lunchrooms, and busy classrooms, it... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• For the Love of Formatting

  

  Last summer, I shared about how I create a newsletter each month for parents and teachers. Since I am always on the lookout for topics and ideas for my own... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• The D-word

  I’m here to talk about the D-word. DOCUMENTATION. School Counselors are tasked to figure out a way to document all kinds of things everyday – student meetings,... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• #ReachHigher is for Elementary School Counselors Too!

  

  I’m jumping on a bandwagon of the best kind! I’m joining in on the #ReachHigher Photo Project to advocate for our profession and to show that ALL levels of... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Happy 1st Birthday, Blog!

  

  Today marks ONE YEAR of blogging!!! I feel proud and accomplished and a little like whoa, it’s already been a year?!?! Well it has, and this post will be full o... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• End of Year Four & Back for More

  

  Celebrate good times, come on!!! Without a doubt, my fourth year as a school counselor has been my most challenging. Stress doesn’t even begin to cover what I... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Looking in the Mirror

  

  I’ve been asked to answer a really BIG question. The question is: What do you think is essential for success? Specifically, what skill is at the top of the... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Career Unit K-5

  

  I have a confession. Here it is: I don’t like doing career lessons. I know, I know, career lessons are important! Because I know this, I made it a goal of mine... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Compliments Web

  

  In one of my fourth grade classes, there’s been a change in the last month. The students went from being very engaged in their weekly Community Circles, to... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• 12 Things You Should Never, Ever Say to a School Counselor

  

  I became inspired to write this post after reading an article from Upworthy entitled, “12 Things You Should Never, Ever Say to Teachers. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• You Don’t Have to

  

  Since I became a blogger almost 10 months ago, my school counseling world has really opened up. What I mean by that is the piles and piles of information, ideas... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Personal Blog

  

  Every once in a while, I have something I want to write about that doesn’t quite seem appropriate for this blog. Sometimes it’s school related, sometimes it’s... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• When the Target is the Teacher

  

  Anybody who works in a school setting probably knows that the word “bullying” is a buzz word as of late. Bullying is a hot topic and it gets a lot of attention. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Bouncy Bands Provide Some Wiggle Room

  

  Bouncy Bands. When I first heard the name, I thought for sure they were for exercise. Well, I was sort of right. Bouncy Bands are made to let students release... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• “It’s Okay to Wear Boy Socks” – a Very Diverse Lesson

  

  When I bring a Todd Parr book into a classroom with me, I know that I’ll hear lots of laughter, meaningful comments, and creative ideas! The colorful pages in... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Weird, Dare, & Tough

  

  The cover of the first book in the series. This year, while planning my bullying unit, I couldn’t wait to use the 3-part “Weird” series by Erin Frankel. Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• A Short Post About Self-esteem

  

  This will be a short post. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the issues I work on with students at my school. As I went through a mental list of particula... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE