The Sounding Board
Where School Counselors Share Ideas
About the show
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.
Episodes
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S2 E1: ASCA Counselor of the year, Alma Lopez
August 14th, 2022 | Season 2 | 16 mins 36 secs
Today Nate speaks with Alma Lopez, ASCA's school counselor of the year from 2022! Enjoy as she talks about her counseling experience and what we all can learn.
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Episode 35: SEASON 1 FINALE!! What have we learned?
June 12th, 2022 | Season 1 | 12 mins 25 secs
USCA podcast hosts, Hill & Nate, wrap this season up! We will see you in the fall!
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Episode 34: The Safe Guarding Company
June 6th, 2022 | Season 1 | 24 mins 10 secs
This week, Nate talks to the Safe Guarding Company, and we learn about their amazing program
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Episode 33: ASCA Director Jill Cook
May 30th, 2022 | Season 1 | 25 mins 3 secs
On this weeks episode, Hillary speaks with ASCA Executive Director, Jill Cook! This one has so many golden nuggets! Go check it out!
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Episode 32: BYU Independent Study
May 23rd, 2022 | Season 1 | 24 mins 2 secs
Have you every heard of the BYU Independent Study? If you haven't you def want to listen to this! Hillary speaks with them all about their awesome opportunities and resources
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Episode 31: Hunt Electric
May 16th, 2022 | Season 1 | 37 mins 49 secs
This week, Hillary speaks with one of our great Trade partners, Hunt Electric, and why the industry is PERFECT for so many of our kids
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National Student Clearing House
May 9th, 2022 | Season 1 | 9 mins 31 secs
Today Nate talks to the National Student Clearinghouse and they discuss why it is such an ASSETT to counselors
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Episode 29: Utah Career Center
May 2nd, 2022 | Season 1 | 16 mins 46 secs
Today Nate talks to the Utah Career Center and all their amazing career opportunities
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Episode 28: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
April 25th, 2022 | Season 1 | 22 mins 21 secs
Today we speak with the great folks at RMU, we learn of their amazing school counseling programs!
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Episode 27: Heidi Alder, school law, and what counselors need to know
April 18th, 2022 | Season 1 | 28 mins 54 secs
This week, Speaks with Heidi Alder, and lawyer who is gonna educate all of us about some of the do's and don'ts in education and counseling
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Episode 26: Provo College
April 11th, 2022 | Season 1 | 9 mins 28 secs
Want to go into nursing? Want to go through it faster than a traditional university? Listen to this episode with Provo College!
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Episode 25: Bloomsights with Adam Rockenbach
April 4th, 2022 | Season 1 | 17 mins 35 secs
adam rockenbach, bloomsights
On the podcast this week, Hill talks with Adam Rockenbach from Bloomsights - a cool tool to help gather your SEL data and more!
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Episode 24: SchooLinks
March 28th, 2022 | Season 1 | 16 mins 58 secs
Wouldn't it be cool if Counselors had all their things organized into one system like teachers have for Canvas? Well, that thing is SchooLinks. Today , Nate talks with them all about why it is such an incredible tool, and why all counselors need it
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Episode 23: Summit Counseling Solutions
March 21st, 2022 | Season 1 | 29 mins 25 secs
kristin nielson, summit counseling solutions
On the podcast this week, Hill interviewed Kristin Nielson from Summit Counseling Services - a great wrap-around service provider. Plus, you can get some insight on what counseling support looks like outside of the school setting.
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Episode 22: Safe Ut
March 14th, 2022 | Season 1 | 14 mins 56 secs
This week, Nate talks to Ashley from Safe UT and talk all about their wonderful program and how it saves the lives of students all over
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Episode 21: Staker Parson (USCA Conference Sponsor)
March 7th, 2022 | Season 1 | 14 mins 53 secs
construction, maggie o'brien, staker parson, vicky yang
On the podcast this week, Hill interviews Maggie O'Brien and Vicky Yang from Staker Parson. There's more to careers in construction than you thought!!