Things You Should Know

 It’s likely your child doesn’t personally know their public school counselor or isn’t receiving the individualized support they deserve. One major reason is the overwhelming student-to-counselor ratio. In many public schools, one counselor is responsible for 400–600 students, making meaningful guidance nearly impossible.  It should be 250:1!

Additionally, many school counseling departments today are influenced by progressive ideological frameworks that may not align with your family’s values. This isn’t accidental.

To earn their credential, school counselors must complete a Master’s in School Counseling, typically at universities that intentionally center their curriculum around social justice and identity-based theories. These programs often state their goal openly: to create “agents of systemic change” who advance DEI (diversity, equity—not equality—and inclusion), multicultural activism, and LGBTQ+ initiatives throughout the K–12 system.

Some programs even include specializations such as Restorative Justice or Social Justice Counseling. You don’t have to take my word for it—simply look up any public school, college or university’s program description and read the course objectives yourself.

How do I know this? I know this because I was trained in it. I was immersed in it.

Another concern is post-secondary guidance. High schools are evaluated, in part, on the percentage of students who enroll in four-year universities. Because of this, counselors are strongly encouraged to promote university pathways—even when a student may be better suited for:

• A community college
• A trade program
• Entrepreneurship
• Or entering the workforce directly

This can push students toward degrees that don’t match their interests, strengths, or future career opportunities—often leading to unnecessary student debt and frustration.

Finally, school districts maintain policies and counseling expectations that are not always transparent to parents, and these policies may conflict with conservative or faith-based values. Families are often unaware of what is being discussed with their children behind closed doors because confidentiality practices frequently prevent counselors from disclosing conversations.

If you say "NO" to any of this, I'm here to help.  I was never part of this agenda and never will be.