Taneka Fuller
School Counselor
Bossier High School
Bossier, La.

 

 

I Am ASCA

Why are you an ASCA member?
ASCA gives me a network of school counselors nationally who help me grow and learn. It alsoaffords me the opportunity to reflect and improve my craft.

What inspires you about being a school counselor?
My students’ resiliency. As a school counselor, I am aware of the many hardships and difficulties my students face daily, and it is beyond inspiring to witness them perform well academically and socially in spite of those hardships and difficulties.

 What makes you unique as a school counselor?
Prior to becoming a school counselor, I worked as a child protection investigator and mental health counselor, so I have a lot of insight and experience that benefit my studentswho need assistance in those areas.

What words do you live by?
Be kind because you never know what others are going through.

What do you do when you need inspiration to tackle another day working on behalf of your students?
I have a box full of letters and cards from my past students and parents that I read to remind me why I chose this career.

What’s your favorite thing about being a school counselor?
My students – being able to lead and guide them toward recognizing their full potential and discovering their passions/purpose.

What do you do to decompress/eliminate stress/refuel for the next day?
Listen to music, pray and journal.

What is your favorite tool you use in your work as a school counselor?
I have a lot of students who struggle with anxiety/stress, so one of my favorite tools to use is The Worry Tree. I keep copies of it in my office. It teaches students how to effectively deal with worrying thoughts. I also advise my students on Mindshift, which is an amazingfree app that helps manage anxiety/worry as well.