Gabriele Brundidge
SchoolCounselor
Lee Roy Myers Middle School
Savannah, Ga.

I Am ASCA

Why are you an ASCA member? I joined ASCA for the sense of the school counselor community. Being an ASCA member has enhanced my ability to be a more effective school counselor by equipping me with the essential tools to be more efficacious with engaging students, and all other stakeholders.

What inspires you about being a school counselor? What inspires me about being a school counselor is my why. Every day I get to see how my students will thrive whether it’s their academics, career development or social/emotionally. I get to help facilitate that and help them better understand that they are going to be OK no matter the outcome. I am there to help enhance their self-efficacy. 

What’s a weird fact you know? Each dog's nose print is unique to them, just like human fingerprints.

What words do you live by? What is for you will not pass by you. 

What would you be doing if you weren’t a school counselor? A lawyer

When and why did you know you wanted to be a school counselor? I knew I wanted to be a school counselor when I was in high school. I thought my school counselors had an invaluable role by empowering students to achieve their postsecondary dreams. 

What brings you joy? What brings me joy is when my students find their passion and celebrating their successes. 

What do you do to decompress/eliminate stress/refuel for the next day? Every night my significant other watch movies and talk about our days in the schoolhouse.

How would you describe your job to a 5 year old? I am the problem solver and cheer coach. I help you figure out different problems at school, and I cheer you on when you need it.

You have your own late-night talk show – who would you invite as your first guest?I would invite Kerry Washington.