Welcome to 'The Sounding Board Podcast,' your essential platform for school counseling insights and strategies, proudly presented by the Utah School Counselors Association (USCA). Our podcast is your trusted resource for expert advice, best practices, and inspiring stories in the field of school counseling. Join us as we explore critical topics in education, such as academic achievement, student mental health, college readiness, and career exploration. 'The Sounding Board Podcast' is your go-to source for actionable ideas and practical solutions. Our mission is to empower school counselors and educators to create brighter educational pathways, enhance student well-being, and foster personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned counselor or passionate about education, our podcast equips you with the tools and knowledge to make a positive impact on the lives of students. Tune in and be part of our commitment to elevate the importance of school counseling in education. Discover innovative strategies, connect with fellow educators, and stay updated on the latest trends in the school counseling field. 'The Sounding Board Podcast': Where School Counselors Share Ideas.
S6 E5: Opening a new school AND Counselor of the Year
Today we sit down with David Parker, 2026 Counselor of the year, and talk about how it is opening a new school, what RAMP is and why we should all strive to be RAMP certified, and much much more!
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24 Sept 2026
S6 E4: Let's talk about the Utah Model
Today, Bethany Marker from USBE joins us on the show to talk about our amazing state school counsleing model, and how we can make changes in our communities, and within the state.
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Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us!
USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
3 Sept 2026
S6 E3: How to Advocate with Briggs Strigham
Today on the show we talk to USCA Board Member Briggs Stringham about how we can advocate FOR School counselors and geek out about what we do at USCA when it comes to legislative changes and how we can make a difference to the people making decisions about our profession.
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Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us!
USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
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