The beginning of a new school year comes with excitement, hope, and fresh opportunities for both kids and parents—but it can also be overwhelming. How do you help boost your child’s chances of a successful school year?
Listen to a school counselor!
You don’t even have to go to your child’s school to get that advice because the Seattle-based League of Education Voters is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, Sept. 11 where members of the Washington School Counselor Association will share their ideas and strategies for starting the year off right. The question of the hour? How can parents and teachers ensure every student in Washington feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive?
The interactive webinar feature Lauren Mendez, counselor association CEO, as well as a panel of award-winning school counselors from across Washington. Together, they’ll share proven strategies to build strong relationships, foster belonging, and set the tone for a successful academic year.
Adults don’t have all the ansnwers, which is why the event will also bring, students to the table to share their views on what staff should consider as the dive into a new school year with students.
Meet the Panelists:
- Angel Joshi, a senior at Southridge High School in the Kennewick School District and a member of the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)
- CC Humble, a junior at Kentlake High School in the Kent School District and a member of AWSL
- Jack Farrell, a senior at Inglemoor High School in the Northshore School District and a member of AWSL
- Daisy Conway, a junior at Mountain View High School in Evergreen Public Schools and a member of AWSL
- Stefa Chow, Washington 2025 School Counselor of the Year and School Counselor for Multilingual Learners & Flex Students at Juanita High School in the Lake Washington School District
- Fondra Magee, 2024 WSCA School Counselor of the Year and Elementary School Counselor at Stevens Elementary in Spokane Public Schools
- Tabatha Copeland, High School Counselor and College/Career Counselor at Spokane International Academy
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or school leader, this session will equip you with tools to help students feel seen, heard, and empowered from day one.
Spanish interpretation and English closed captioning will be available. If you are not able to attend in real-time, feel free to register anyway to be sent a link to a recording of “Strategies for a Successful Start to the School Year” webinar recording.
Register for the event at the League of Education Voters website.
