The VTSCA Podcast

Episode Summary: School Counselors are uniquely positioned within school communities to make positive impacts on students, families, and staff. Join us for a discussion with Patti Tomashot and Lisa LaPlante to learn about the role of the school counselor, how it’s evolved over the years, and why it’s important to advocate for the school counseling profession.

Show Notes:

• Contact The VTSCA Podcast Hosts:

• Justin Pinard (Jp): jpinard@vermontschoolcounselor.org
• Ian Trombulak: itrombulak@vermontschoolcounselor.org

• Guest Contact Info:

• Lisa LaPlante: llaplante@vermontschoolcounselor.org
• Patti Tomashot: ptomashot@vermontschoolcounselor.org

• Visit VTSCA’s website to become a member or for more resources!
• Follow VTSCA on Social Media!

• Instagram: VTSchoolCounseling Association (@vtsca)
• Facebook: Vermont School Counselor Association
• LinkedIn: Vermont School Counselor Association | LinkedIn

• Resources:

• CASEL
• VTSCA Comprehensive Model
• Vermont School Counselor Association - Crosswalk of ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors and CASEL

Timestamps:

• Intro: 0:00 - 2:06
• Welcome/Overview/Jp’s Silly Question: 2:14 - 6:26
• School Counselor vs. Guidance Counselor: 6:26 - 11:37
• What is a School Counselor: 11:37 - 18:52
• Why are School Counselors Valuable to Schools: 18:52 - 21:09
• Three Domains of the School Counseling Role: 21:09 - 29:10
• Direct vs. Indirect Services: 29:10 - 32:50
• Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Duties: 32:50 - 45:30
• Caseload Size and Allocation of Time: 45:30 - 58:12
• The VTSCA Framework: 58:12 - 1:04:06
• ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Crosswalk: 1:04:06 - 1:07:22
• Final Remarks about the Role of School Counselors: 1:07:22 - 1:13:39
• Reflections with the Co-Hosts: 1:13:39 - 1:21:56
• Outro: 1:22:01 - 1:23:16
• Bloopers: 1:23:16 - 1:24:50

Episode Summary: Join us for a conversation with Lisa LaPlante, the VTSCA Board Chair, and Patti Tomashot, Executive Director of the VTSCA, as we discuss the benefits of becoming a member, how to get involved with the VTSCA, and what the VTSCA is up to this school year!

Show Notes:

• Contact The VTSCA Podcast Hosts:

• Justin Pinard (Jp): jpinard@vermontschoolcounselor.org
• Ian Trombulak: itrombulak@vermontschoolcounselor.org

• Guest Contact Info:

• Lisa LaPlante: llaplante@vermontschoolcounselor.org
• Patti Tomashot: ptomashot@vermontschoolcounselor.org

• Visit VTSCA’s website to become a member or for more resources!
• Follow VTSCA on Social Media!

• Instagram: VTSchoolCounseling Association (@vtsca)
• Facebook: Vermont School Counselor Association
• LinkedIn: Vermont School Counselor Association | LinkedIn

Summary: Curious about the upcoming VTSCA conference? Join us in this bonus episode for a discussion with the VTSCA’s Conference Planner to learn more about what to expect at this year’s conference along with some cool behind the scenes details about how our conferences come together!

Podcast Purpose: Join us on our journey to empower professional school counselors with the knowledge, skills, and resources as they promote student success and well-being. The VTSCA podcast is here to support school counselors, elevate voices through storytelling and interviews, and educate listeners along the way. Subscribe and follow for new episodes each month! Thank you for listening and for your support!

Show Notes:

• Contact The VTSCA Podcast Hosts:

• Justin Pinard (Jp): jpinard@vermontschoolcounselor.org
• Ian Trombulak: itrombulak@vermontschoolcounselor.org

• Contact our Guest: Laura George:

• greenmountainevents802@gmail.com

• Register for the VTSCA conference here!
• Visit VTSCA’s website to become a member or for more resources!
• Follow VTSCA on Social Media!

• Instagram: VTSchoolCounseling Association (@vtsca)
• Facebook: Vermont School Counselor Association
• LinkedIn: Vermont School Counselor Association | LinkedIn

Summary: That’s right - the VTSCA is starting a podcast! Check out this teaser of what to expect from the podcast, its purpose, and how it came about. You’ll also be introduced to both co-hosts who will be guiding the conversations along the way.

Join us on our journey to empower professional school counselors with the knowledge, skills, and resources as they promote student success and well-being. The VTSCA podcast is here to support school counselors, elevate voices through storytelling and interviews, and educate listeners along the way. Subscribe and follow for new episodes each month! Thank you for listening!

Show Notes:

• Contact The VTSCA Podcast Hosts:

• Justin Pinard (Jp): jpinard@vermontschoolcounselor.org
• Ian Trombulak: itrombulak@vermontschoolcounselor.org

• Register for the annual VTSCA conference here!
• Visit VTSCA’s website to become a member or for more resources!
• Follow VTSCA on Social Media!

• Instagram: VTSchoolCounseling Association (@vtsca)
• Facebook: Vermont School Counselor Association
• LinkedIn: Vermont School Counselor Association | LinkedIn