In this episode, we have a special guest, John Burnett, a middle school counselor from Houston, Texas. John's journey into education is nothing short of inspiring and serves as a great reminder that our paths can be as unique as the students we serve.Episode Highlights:John Burnett's Journey: Discover how John transitioned from being a bank teller to a middle school Spanish teacher and ultimately found his passion in school counseling.Real-Life Experience: John shares the humorous and unexpected start to his teaching career and how it shaped his approach to education.Counseling Transition: Learn about John's move from teaching to counseling and the experiences that influenced his decision.Middle School Focus: Insights into why John loves working with middle school students and the unique challenges and rewards of this age group.Professional Development: John discusses his session at the upcoming Summer Counselor Conference, focusing on nurturing resilience and supporting middle school mental health.Key Takeaways:Unconventional Paths: Embrace the unique and sometimes unexpected journeys that lead us to our passions.Student Engagement: Strategies for maintaining effective classroom management and lesson planning.Supporting Mental Health: The importance of understanding and addressing trauma, anxiety, and other mental health issues in students.Continuous Learning: The value of professional development and staying current with new strategies and ideas in school counseling.Connect with John:Website: https://counselingwithmrb.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselingwithmrb/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihZmtjPKVmN88g6j45Ew0wTwitter:  https://twitter.com/mrbcounseling7Join the 2024 Summer Counselor Conference: https://carol-miller-counseling-essentials.mykajabi.com/a/2147845963/GKCowpvTMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership