MSCA
President's Letter
Good day fellow school counselors,
I hope this message finds everyone well and your school year off to a good start.
We all know how valuable professional school counselors are within the school systems in Mississippi and throughout the nation. Elementary, Middle, and High School Counselors and other specialty areas such as vocational counselors are often a lifeline for children who are struggling in these troubling times. From social unrest to the pandemic to serious mental health issues including depression and anxiety, the students' counselors speak to each day often have no one else in their lives that they can rely on.
As I begin my new term as President of the Mississippi School Counseling Association, I want to highlight our vision for the association and ask that each of you consider what part you might be able to play as we move through the next year. This year's vision for our MCA conference is Reconnect, Renew, and Refocus. While our communities continue to face serious challenges, we as counselors need to be able to assist our students and families to be able to adjust and adapt to the changes, we have experienced through the last 18 + months. The MSCA Leadership team is committed to supporting and advocating for Mississippi School Counselors through efforts such as:
- Continuing Education
- Legislative Advocacy
- Membership Engagement
Our goal is to ensure that all Mississippi School Counselors have access to the resources and training needed. Provide our members connections to other school counselors, along with continuing to be a strong advocate for our students and our profession. We have a great deal of work ahead of us. I look forward to working with you over the next two years, hearing your concerns, and spending time with you at the 2021 conference.
Best Regards,
Amanda
Officers 2021 - 2022
President
Amanda Winburn
Vice President
Teandrea Jones
Past President:
Heather Norton
Secretary
Candice Allison
Treasurer
Alana Fairley
Elementary VP
Aimee Kohnee
Secondary VP
Jennifer Box
Post-Secondary VP
Capri Brooks
MSCA 2021 Spring Meeting
February 19, 2021. Click here for more information. Registration is free for current MSCA members. To receive the free membership MSCA members must use download a registration form and return to MCA Headquarters Office. MCA members and nonmembers must register online. MCA member registration fee is $25. Nonmember registration fee is $125.
Counselor News 2017
September 2017 issue
October 2017 issue
Congratulations to Candie Garrison and Megan Kappenman of Hernando Middle School on being the 5th school in the state of Mississippi to earn the RAMP distinction! Who's next?
Twenty-five school counselors from Mississippi were present for the ASCA National Conference in Denver, Colorado. Picture below left to right are:
Melissa Windham, Michelle Cresap, Paulette Edwards, Crystal Brewer, Lori Parker, Heather Norton, Brooke Jenkins, and Eddie Burgo.
Bylaws Revised February 2016
Counselor News: Spring 2014
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