''Rewards and Challenges''

‘’Rewards and Challenges’’

I think what would be most rewarding for guidance counselors are seeing students succeed in life. Students graduate from high school, attend college or technical schools, get employed or seek employment and/or get married are all positive outcomes for success.  Guidance counselors are accountable for all students; therefore, all levels of success (small or large, high school or college) by students should be recognized, applauded and encouraged. Guidance counselors should feel a sense of euphoria and proud that their program promoted and enhanced students success.  Nevertheless, success is initially set by goals of students and enhanced by counselors, teachers, administrators, parents and other family members.  However, success did not occur without challenges. I think the most challenging responsibility for guidance counselors would be finding time to assign/reassign classes or advise students when program meetings are scheduled. Counselors have numerous roles and responsibilities and meeting the need of a student is a number one priority.  Guidance counselors must be flexible and accessible to students at all times preferred.

Jan/Jannie