Sydney Piras
School Counselor
Stillwater Area High School, Stillwater, Minn. 

I Am ASCA

Why are you an ASCA member? The professional development opportunities 

What inspires you about being a school counselor? Supporting students on their educational journeys 

What words do you live by? If that’s the worst thing that happens today, we’re doing okay. 

What would you be doing if you weren’t a school counselor? Lobbying or working in the tech field 

When and why did you know you wanted to be a school counselor? I didn’t know I wanted to be a school counselor until college. I was trying to figure out what type of career I could have in the psychology field. I liked the type of work school counselors did and the impact they could have on the future. 

What brings you joy? My family and friends, soccer, good music, good food and stand-up comedy. 

What do you do to decompress/eliminate stress/refuel for the next day? Hang out with my dog Tori, a mastiff/Great Dane mix; read; spend time with family/friends; sleep 

How would you describe your job to a 5 year old? I help kids feel as good as possible in school. 

You have your own late-night talk show – who would you invite as your first guest? My mom