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06/04/2026

Celebrating a counselor who goes above and beyond every single day. Your impact is huge, and your heart is even bigger! 💫 🎓

Give an example of a task, project, or situation where this counselor shined?
- Nikki oversees the school’s counseling department with patience and grace. She is always willing to talk things through during times of confusion or uncertainty. She always puts students’ needs first and encourages all school personnel to share their input on ways to support student success.

What positive quality did they demonstrate? (e.g., teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, creativity)
-Nikki consistently demonstrates teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership through her commitment to our students.

What was the impact of their action? (e.g., helped the team, saved the project, boosted morale)
- Nikki has helped English Learners to reach their true potential.

06/03/2026

Celebrating a counselor who goes above and beyond every single day. Your impact is huge, and your heart is even bigger! 💫 🎓

Give an example of a task, project, or situation where this counselor shined?
- Jess has not always been put in the easiest positions as a school counselor, but she still keeps a smile on her face and ensures that her students are taken care of.

What positive quality did they demonstrate? (e.g., teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, creativity)
-She is always genuine, she is real, she is a team player and she remains professional

What was the impact of their action? (e.g., helped the team, saved the project, boosted morale)
- Keeps morale up for others around her.

06/02/2026

Celebrating a counselor who goes above and beyond every single day. Your impact is huge, and your heart is even bigger! 💫 🎓

Give an example of a task, project, or situation where this counselor shined?
- Always goes above & beyond for her students; makes them feel welcome & comfortable regardless of the situation

What positive quality did they demonstrate? (e.g., teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, creativity)
-problem solving, genuine, kind hearted

What was the impact of their action? (e.g., helped the team, saved the project, boosted morale)
- helps students feel better about their given situation every day

06/01/2026

Are you passionate about advancing the school counseling profession and making a lasting impact on students across Virginia? The Virginia School Counselor Association is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to help lead our organization into the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with dedicated school counseling professionals, support strategic initiatives, and champion the work of school counselors throughout the Commonwealth.

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and serve, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with your network. Together, we can continue empowering school counselors and amplifying student success!

📣 Access the full Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Executive Director role by visiting our website, vsca.org!

05/20/2026

Annually, the Virginia School Counselor Association recognizes the outstanding and exemplary work of school counselors, counselor educators, administrators, and division-level directors that support the school counseling profession. The association recognizes an individual for Elementary School Counselor of the Year, an individual for Secondary School Counselor of the Year, and an individual for the VSCA Leadership Award. These recipients will be honored during a special luncheon at the 2026 VSCA Annual Conference: Navigating the Waves of Innovation in October 2026.

Awards are given to those nominees who best exhibit the implementation of the ASCA National Model and show evidence of a comprehensive school counseling program. Specifically, the School Counselor of the Year award recognizes two outstanding professionals (elementary and secondary) who have positively impacted their school community. Contributions to the profession can be measured by using the ASCA National Model, evidence of data-driven practices, and implementing a comprehensive counseling program.

Please join us in celebrating the 2026 award-winning recipients:

2026 Elementary School Counselor of the Year
Kara Hart, Bryan Elementary Hampton City Schools

2026 Secondary School Counselor of the Year
Tyler Cabatic, Westfield High School, Chantilly

2026 VSCA Leadership Award
Anne Henry, Prince William County Public Schools

2026 Tamara E. Davis Graduate Student of the Year
Ebele Ozoma, University of Virginia

Congratulations!

05/11/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 VSCA High School Scholarship Winners! Your hard work, leadership, and dedication to excellence have truly stood out. We are proud to support these outstanding students as they take the next step toward their future goals. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! 🌟

05/08/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

As Virginia school counselors, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible teachers for the dedication, compassion, and encouragement you show students every single day. Your impact goes far beyond academics — you help students feel seen, supported, challenged, and inspired.

We are grateful for the partnership we share in helping students grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Thank you for the patience you show, the relationships you build, and the countless ways you make a difference in the lives of children and families across our schools.

Your work matters, and it does not go unnoticed.

Wishing you a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week filled with the recognition and gratitude you so greatly deserve!

— Virginia School Counselors 💙🍎

04/29/2026

During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize the unique challenges military students face—frequent moves, new schools, and time apart from loved ones—while honoring their incredible resilience.

To our military-connected students: your strength, flexibility, and courage shine bright 💜 We are proud to support you this Month of the Military Child and beyond!

Here are some high-impact, practical strategies school counselors can implement when working with military-connected students:
🧠 1. Build awareness of the military lifestyle
🤝 2. Create a strong sense of belonging
🚪 3. Focus heavily on transitions (entry + exit support)
💬 4. Offer targeted social-emotional support
🧑‍🏫 5. Partner closely with teachers
🏫 6. Strengthen school-family-community connections
📊 7. Use data and advocate for systemic support
🎯 8. Support college, career, and long-term planning

04/28/2026

Celebrating a counselor who goes above and beyond every single day. Your impact is huge, and your heart is even bigger! 💫 🎓

Give an example of a task, project, or situation where this counselor shined?
- Leads our PBIS committee, facilitates our peer mentors & 5th grade transition

What positive quality did they demonstrate? (e.g., teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, creativity)
-She models calm, quick thinking, & problem solving. She leads with grace & brings the best out of her students.

What was the impact of their action? (e.g., helped the team, saved the project, boosted morale)
- She leads the most comprehensive PBIS program in our county, we are the model for other schools & mentors are increasing their responsibility as we earned purple star designation.

04/24/2026

📣 Virginia School Counselors— we want to hear from YOU!

Have an innovative idea, successful program, or strategy that’s making an impact? Submit your proposal for the state conference by **May 15th**!

Need a little guidance before you apply? Visit our conference webpage to watch a helpful video with proposal tips, suggestions, and strategies to set you up for success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your voice, inspire others, and elevate the work happening across Virginia 💫

Click the link in our bio for more information!

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http://www.vsca.org/

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