Rebecca Johnson
School Counselor
Daphne Elementary School
Daphne, Ala.

 

I Am ASCA

Why are you a member of ASCA?
I am a member of ASCA for continuous professional development, networking and support. 

What makes you unique as a school counselor? 

I work with young students, and the way I set myself apart from the other faculty on my campus is to be known as the “Friendly School Counselor.”

What words do you live by? 
Stay calm, see a need, meet a need, and don’t quit.

 What would you be doing if you weren’t a school counselor? 
If I weren’t a school counselor, I’d flip houses for a living. I love nothing more than bringing an old house back to life. 

When and why did you know you wanted to pursue a career in school counseling? 
I knew I wanted to be a school counselor after my first year teaching at an inner-city school. 

What do you do when you need inspiration to tackle another day working on behalf of your students? 
I meditate almost every afternoon. I lay in bed and have Alexa play a guided meditation.

What’s your favorite thing about being a school counselor? 
My favorite thing about being a school counselor is advocating for students and equipping them with necessary life skills to become successful high school graduates.

Where do you go when you need to solve a problem in your work?
I go to ASCA Scene and my school counseling groups on Facebook. 

Why is it important to you to be part of a community of school counselors working together for the benefit of all students? 
When you work in isolation as the only school counselor on a campus, it is necessary to be a part of a professional network that builds you up to serve students in the capacity we do.

What do you do to decompress/eliminate stress/refuel for the next day? 
I go for a two-mile walk every evening with my spouse after dinner while the kids clean the kitchen.

What is your favorite tool you use in your work as a school counselor? 
My current favorite read is “The School Counselor’s Guide to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.”