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As Teachers, Administration and School Counselors it is so important to model behavior expected from our students. Classroom management not only affects the teachers but affects how an administration and school counselor can function as well. Students need to feel safe and comfortable in order to learn and be productive. When teachers can create an environment free from high risk behavior and disruption everyone wins. The following are just a few examples of classroom management: Quiet Zone Students are asked to remove themselves from the situation and sit in a quiet spot away from distraction, preferably in a comfortable chair/beanbag to gather their thoughts. There, a teacher may also take the time to quietly ask the student what they can do to help them be less agitated or resolve what is distracting them. This is an opportunity for the student to calm their nerves, reading a book is a great way to refocus and lower anxious behavior. Buddy System **This strategy will need direct com...

“I know when I started my career, I wanted nothing more than to be an advocate for those without a voice, and to collaborate to make systemic changes in my school to provide a more equal educational environment.”   From the School Counseling program here at Gonzaga University, as well as the rest of Counselor Education, we would like to congratulate graduate Cory Notestine  on being selected as the 2015 ASCA School Counselor of the Year! On January 30th, Cory was honored at the White House surrounded by other inspiring individuals including fellow school counselors, actress Connie Britton, and first lady Michelle Obama. The 36 School Counselor of the Year finalists and 5 semi-finalists were recognized as well, as Michelle Obama painted the following picture of counselors in our schools: "... they help our young people get to where they want to be in their lives. And they do it with patience and compassion, and sometimes even a little tough love. Our school ...

Happy National School Counseling week from the Gonzaga School Counseling Program!   Here are few "sweet ideas" of how you can celebrate this week!