The New Jersey School Counselor Association (NJSCA) Fall Conference, “The Power of Us,” will take place October 10–11, 2024, at the Pines Manor in Edison. See all the details on the conference webpage.
Consider joining us for this annual opportunity for some great professional development and networking with other school counselors from across the state.
Featured Keynote: Ashley Wright, “Passion, Purpose, Position”
Are you an educator feeling stuck in a rut? Do you yearn for a sense of purpose in your work? “Passion, Purpose, Position” – a call to action for educators to unleash their unique gifts and transform their communities. Join Ashley for an inspiring keynote session where you’ll discover how to harness your passion, find your purpose and position yourself as a change agent in education. When you identify your strengths and align them with your goals, you’ll truly discover the impact you can have in your school and beyond, and leave a legacy with every individual you encounter. Become transformed and motivated to make a difference in the lives of your students, staff, and community.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Ashley Wright has been an educator for the past 14 years and a certified school counselor and licensed professional counselor for the past five years. Her experience as an elementary classroom teacher helped her realize students were having endless challenges that dealt with home, school and peers. She later decided to become a school counselor to fully serve and connect with students campus-wide and in her community. This move enabled her to reach more students with social/emotional support, strategies and tools to enhance their resilience and relationships. Recently recognized as the 2022 American School Counselor of the Year Finalist and 2021 Texas School Counselor of the Year, Ashley continues as a national speaker and advocate of the profession to teach students and educators to accept diversity, increase self-esteem, build character and maintain resilience. It is her divine belief that “Every human being has the unlimited potential to make positive change in one’s life.” Get full details and register now.