How A Georgia Middle School Counselor's Past Work With Inmates Inspires Her Today
School counselors are often on the front lines in helping young people manage feelings of stress and anxiety about all that’s happening in the world around them.
The American School Counselor Association recommends 250 students per school counselor. But for Laura Ross, 600 students at Five Forks Middle School in Lawrenceville, Georgia, look to her for guidance.
Now she’s being recognized for her extraordinary work. Ross was recently honored as the ASCA’s 2020 Counselor of the Year for her leadership, collaboration and advocacy, calling her a “true champion” for students.
Working at an adult men’s correctional facility drove Ross to seek out a career as a school counselor. Her caseload at the prison involved guiding and working with gang members.
The more she talked with the incarcerated
