The Sounding Board

Hosted by Utah School Counselor Association

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146

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May 2026

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EN-US

About the show

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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May 29, 202612 min

S5 E20: And with that, the 25-26 school year comes to an end

Today Nate goes over the end of the school year and what we need to do before signing off. Thanks for an incredible school year! utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.

May 19, 2026Episode 3633 min

Episode 36: S5 E19: Classroom management tips

For our last segment with Elise and Jeanna, we talk about some classroom management tips and tricks to finish off the year. utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.

April 29, 20267 min

S5 E18: One Month Left! WE are tired. Finishing Strong

Today Nate takes a quick second to talk about prepping ourselves and our kids to finish the year strong utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.

April 15, 202621 min

S5 E17: Personality and Learning Environment

Today Nate, Elise, and Jeanna talk about how our personalities and our classroom environment effect our students. utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.

March 20, 202629 min

S5 E16: NOT using rewards in the classroom

Today on the show, we talk about classroom management and how we might have been using rewards all wrong utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.

March 10, 20269 min

S5 E15: what even is SEL and what does it look like

Social Emotional Learning has become quite the hot topic in Utah, especially after our latest legislative session. So let's talk about it! utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.

February 26, 202630 min

S5 E14: Helping Kids And Being Consistent

Today on the show, the team talks about how we can help kids and be consistent in order to help them thrive. utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.

February 3, 202610 min

S5 E13: Let's talk about HB399

Today we talk about house bill 399 and why USCA opposes it. utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.

January 20, 202623 min

S5 E12: Counselors are teachers too

Today on the show Nate, Elise, and Jeanna talk about how as counselors, especially elementary counselors, we are teachers as well. We talk a lot about how we can use empathy to help our hard kids move in the right direction. This is a good one, especially if you aren't quite sure what direction to go with some of your tough kids. utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.

January 5, 202626 min

S5 E11: Building connections with students

Happy New Year! Today we continue our mini series on classroom management with Elise Hansen and Jeana James. Today we talk about how we as counselors can be consistent and dignified mentors for our kids in their crazy world. utschoolcounselor.org Facebook Instagram] Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@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.