JEN COBIN

Pinellas County

I am eager to serve on the FSCA Board of Directors and champion the holistic support of all School Counselors across Florida. My vision is to foster a united statewide community where counselors can collaborate, share resources, and uplift one another. By advocating for comprehensive professional development and equitable access to resources, I aim to empower counselors to address their students' diverse needs effectively.

Unity is essential in creating a supportive network that enhances the well-being of counselors, students, staff, and families. Working together ensures that every counselor has the tools and support to succeed and thrive. Holistic support means addressing the academic, emotional, social, and mental health needs of everyone involved.

I am particularly passionate about implementing and supporting preventive resiliency lessons at all levels of early elementary education. We can build a strong foundation for student's future success and well-being by instilling these skills early and throughout their educational careers.

Through unity and advocacy, we can drive meaningful change and elevate the role of school counselors across Florida. Together, we can create an environment where every school community member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

DONNA LYONS

Seminole County

I want to serve on the FSC Board of Directors to advocate and promote comprehensive school counseling programs. I want to educate stakeholders and the community on how school counselors can impact student achievement through data-driven school counseling services.

ASHLEY SCOTT

Polk County

School Counselors are an integral part of each school. Very few non-counselors can even begin to explain what the role of the counselor is or how that role contributes to the success of all students. I was recently blessed to hear the 2023 ASCA School Counselor of the Year, Meredith Draughn, speak about stepping into the spotlight, not for our own ego, but for the advocacy of our profession and the students we serve. Every student deserves a counselor who is available, dedicated to serving their students and families, and who partners with community members to advocate for positive change. I have a passion for school counseling, and I want to share and celebrate all the wonderful things counselors do each day. I want to advocate for our profession and all of the dedicated individuals who go to work each day hoping to make a difference in the lives of their students. Lastly, I want to inspire others to see the value in school counselors at every level and to partner with us to support student success.