The Sounding Board
Education Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
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.
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@uscatweets
Language:
English
Episodes
S5E4: Independent Electrician Contractors of Utah
9/24/2025
Today we talk about the IEC of utah and WHY it is an AMAZING resource to school counselors helping kids figure out the path they want to take as they move into post secondary education. https://ieci.org/ utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:10:01
S5 E3: Teaching Emotional Literacy
9/9/2025
Today, Nate, Elise, and Jeana talk about emotional literacy and how we as counselors can teach it and live it in the classes and schools we serve. Jeana's resilience lessons (free to use!) (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B71Y7GR9Hec2OW5UM3lyY2hLblE?resourcekey=0-pSM4w2CdRa61YUZX-Uf2Hg&usp=drive_link) utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:24:03
S5 E2: Chatting with a district official about counseling in 2025
8/22/2025
In this episode, Nate speaks with a counseling director about how the counseling profession has changed over time and how we've had to pivot and adapt as time has gone on. We talk about some recent legislation and give advice to new counselors as well. utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:27:28
S5 E1: Let's get ready to rumble!
8/12/2025
2025 School year is here! Today on our season opener, Nate and the crew talk about how the first week of school looks and what we do as counselors to make it amazing! utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:03:09
S4E20 End of year checklist
5/20/2025
This episode to end the year is short and sweet. Nate goes over the final to do's we should all have in order before we peace out for the summer. See you next season! utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:07:02
S4E19: Always learning!
5/2/2025
On todays podcast we talk about how we as counselors are always learning and the wonderful counselor conferences we have access to. Give it a listen! utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:16:42
S4 E18: Legislative Changes
4/21/2025
In this episode, Nate goes over some of the most recent legislative changes and how they will affect how we do our job. utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:13:14
S4 E17: Making a solid Tier 1 System
4/1/2025
Today the team talks about how creating a Tier 1 system will acutally make your tier 2 and tier 3 intervetnions much smaller and easier. It's a great discussion with some great info. utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:19:21
S4 E14: Helping teachers thrive
3/24/2025
As counselors we also are there to help our teachers in our buildings to thrive. Join Jeana and Nate as they talk about this on todays episode utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:12:53
S4 E15: Breaking Cliques In Our Schools
3/6/2025
In this episode of the sounding board, Nate talks about breaking down cliques and what we can do as school counselors to influence the school culture utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:12:13
S4 E14: Blue Collar Comeback?
2/12/2025
today we talk about how gen z is making blue collar careers cool again utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:11:42
S4 E13: Let's talk changes to the Utah School Model
2/5/2025
Today, Nate, Elise, and Jeanna talk to Bethany Marker from USBE about some new changes to the Utah school model utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:15:51
S4 E12: Let's Talk About You Science
1/21/2025
Today on the show, Nate interviews Kellie from You Science. You Science is a fantastic tool counselors can use to help students find their passion, see CTE certifications they align with, and muich much more. AND its free and paid for by the state. Hard to say no to that. Check em out! utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:28:56
S4 E11: Starting off 2025 all on the same page
1/8/2025
In the first episode of the new year, Nate, Elise, and Jeana talk about how important it is that students understand what the expectations are, and how we can be consistent in our schools from admin to teachers to us as counselors. utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:13:24
S4 E10: How to enjoy your winter break
12/18/2024
Today on the show, Nate talks about what we need to take care of before we leave for winter break so that we really enjoy our winter break. We also reflect a bit on 2024 and talk about some things we've seen so far. If you like the show, please leave a review and share it with your friends! Merry Christmas and happy new year! utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:10:10
S4 E9: Great counselors need great associations
12/3/2024
In this epsiode of the sounding board, we talk about why counselors need to be apart of great associations like USCA and ASCA and how great of an asset they are to us in our careers. utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:21:27
S4 E8: Calling CPS
11/21/2024
On todays episode, Nate talks about when to call CPS, what it looks like when that call is made, what the process is, and how that can change the dynamic between counselors, kids, and parents utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:13:48
S4 E7: Helping kids with uncertainty this election cycle
11/5/2024
Kids on both sides of the isle are feeling a lot of tension right now. As counselors, it's our job to be there for all of them. Today on the show, Nate, Elise, and Jeanna talk about what we can do to be a constant in a ever inconsistent world for our students. utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:19:02
S4 E6: Ethics as a school counselor
10/15/2024
Today on the show, Nate talks all abou ethics and give a simple step by step ladder on how to handle ethical delimnas as a school counselor utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:15:39
S4E5: Let's talk about mindfulness
10/1/2024
Today, Nate, Elise, and Jeanna talk about mindfullness and how we can impliment it into our practice as a school counselor. utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/)] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:naathan.webb@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
Duración:00:22:28