The Counselor's Podcast™, a service of the Naviance Network™, features leading voices from the counseling community speaking on topics of professional interest. These podcasts are available free-of-charge. Click the title of a podcast to play it in your browser or use iTunes or your favorite RSS reader to subscribe to The Counselor's Podcast so you'll never forget to download the latest episode.
Ethical Considerations of College Advising
Monday, 01 September 2008 00:00
Download Podcast Now! Marty Elkins, Director of College Counseling at the Groton School in Massachusetts, discusses how to effectively and equitably advise your college bound students. In addition to her work at Groton, Marty is the Executive Director of ACCIS, The Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools, a non-profit organization formed to guide and serve college counselors and schools. She also is an active member in NACAC, NEACAC, and is vice-president of BISCCA, the Boston Independent Schools College Counselors Association.
Reflect, Rejoice, Revitalize
Sunday, 01 June 2008 00:00
Download Podcast Now! Dr. Tamara Davis will share her ideas and encouragement as you look to reinvigorate yourself this summer. She has been an elementary and high school counselor and is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology in the School Counseling Program at Marymount University in Virginia. Dr. Davis is a national trainer for ASCA and the National Model for School Counseling Programs. In 2007, she was recognized with the ASCA Counselor Educator of the Year award. In addition, she is an author and contributor to various journals and has presented at many conferences.
What to Expect in Your First Semester
Thursday, 01 May 2008 00:00
Download Podcast Now! Melissa Mellott, M.Ed. is the author of The Little College Handbook: A First Generation's Guide to getting in and staying in. She has a Master's degree from Azusa Pacific University in Higher Education Administration and has worked in college admissions and student affairs for more than 10 years. Originally from a small ranching town in Southern Colorado, she was a low-income and first generation college student. From her personal and professional experiences, Melissa sincerely understands the challenges first generation college students face when planning for college. For more information, visit www.educationdefined.wordpress.com.
The Hidden Cost of College
Tuesday, 01 April 2008 00:00
Download Podcast Now! Jennifer Abel is the President and CEO of College Coordinator LLC. She is the author of Collegiate Admissions Guidebook. She graduated from the University of Arizona and while a student she was awarded the Frederick J. Cox Scholarship, which honors the victims of September 11, 2001. Giving back to the community and supporting continuing education is a major component of the business model. Her mission is to furnish each and every high school student, looking to further their education, with the tools needed to achieve their dreams. Regardless of socioeconomic class, her guidebook inspires and encourages students to pursue their dreams and goals of higher education.
Avoiding the Senior Year Frenzy: Helping Juniors to Prepare Early
Saturday, 01 March 2008 00:00
Download Podcast Now! Eva Maria Garza serves the Austin community in multiple ways. Not only is she a college advisor at Austin High School, she also serves as a faculty member at Austin Community College. She has developed and delivered college awareness training to Austin Independent School District families, counselors and teachers, as well as at national and state conferences. In addition, she works closely to assist non-profit organizations guide low-income, first generation students in applying to college.
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