Perceived Roles

My first year of teaching I heard alot of horror stories of how the counselors would load up classes with troubled kids. I was amazed to hear this and thought these counselors was just enrolling students without any consideration. I am very glad of this assignment, it has made me more aware of their responsibilites. Until Friday, I only thought in knew what the job(s) of the counselors are. They have so many more duties than I realized when talking to her, as she listed them one right after another. Everything from social issues to signing off on a students credits that they have earned. I had no idea that they are required to achieve a masters degree. I have a new respect for them.