My name is Jeannie Maddox and I have been an elementary School Counselor for 30 years. In 2017, I made the move to middle school and I love it! I have learned so much and I am eager to share what I have learned as I have been Exploring School Counseling at the middle school level.
My undergraduate degree is from Florida State University and my Masters of Education in School Counseling is from Stetson University. I have worked as a School Counselor intern supervisor and taught school counseling graduate students at my local university. I am member of the American School Counselors Association, a board member, legislative team member, and Chair of the Professional Recognition Committee and Past Governing Chair for the Florida School Counselor Association. I currently serve as the past-past president of the Volusia School Counselor Association and as its New Counselor Coordinator.
I love listening to and talking with children, teachers, and parents. I enjoy working with students one on one, teaching them small groups and in the classroom, and watching them get excited about the new skills they have learned. I am excited about the new skills I am learning involving data and technology, life in middle school, and ideas shared from other School Counselors. I am looking forward to the opportunity to share them with you in this blog.
Jeannie, when I was going through National Board in 2008, the kindest Florida counselor named Jeannie was a tremendous help to me. I met her through a yahoo support group for NBCTs and candidates. I cannot remember her last name but I am wondering if you are her? I will never be able to repay her for the help, guidance, encouragement and honesty she provided so willingly. Since I am a master procrastinator, she was as shocked and thrilled as I when I passed in year one. I just stumbled onto your site and, after reading your profile, because so curious wondering if you are "my Jeannie". I have completely lost touch with her since 2009.
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ReplyDeleteWow! Yes it is me! So glad to hear from you. Congratulations on passing NBCT on the first try! What are you doing these days?