Building Blocks

#072 - Building Stronger Student Support: Clara Gerard on Counseling and Guidance

Season 3 Episode 4

In this episode of Building Blocks, we sit down with Clara Gerard, Pearland ISD’s new Director of Counseling and Guidance Services. Clara shares her journey to Pearland ISD and her vision for strengthening counseling programs across the district. She discusses the importance of balancing academic achievement with emotional and social well-being, and how counselors play a vital role in helping students navigate challenging times. We also explore how parents, teachers, and students can work together to build stronger connections of support. Finally, Clara reflects on the rapidly changing landscape of education and the exciting opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for counseling in the next five years. 

Coffee with the Counselors: https://www.pearlandisd.org/departments/counseling-guidance-services/mental-health-support/coffee-conversations

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