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Wow, summer really did fly by. This summer felt different because for the first time since I began my journey in higher education I did...
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Welcome to the Chatter Box!
Below you'll find posts related to lessons I have taught at my internship sites and useful material I have collected. You'll also find posts related to reflections upon what I am learning in class and internship. Personal growth is a journey, but it does not have to be one we go on alone. I invite you to join me :)
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LeAnn Wills
May 30, 20222 min read
An Actual Licensed Professional
It's official!!! I am now a licensed professional school counselor in Tennessee! Seeing my name with my license number flooded my senses....
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LeAnn Wills
May 27, 20223 min read
AHC Conference 2022
Today I had the amazing opportunity to not only attend the Association for Humanistic Counseling 2022 conference, but present a poster of...
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LeAnn Wills
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Praxis and National Examinations
As my time in my masters program comes to an end, it is time for all of the exciting parts: the Praxis and national examinations! I took...
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LeAnn Wills
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Committed to Service
As Community Service Chair for the Eta Delta Chi chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (International and professional academic honor society for...
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LeAnn Wills
Feb 16, 20222 min read
Schooled in Success- A Small Group!
I have begun a weekly small group for fifth grade students this term and I couldn't be more excited each week that we meet! The group is...
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LeAnn Wills
Jan 4, 20221 min read
The Home Stretch
I cannot believe we are now in 2022! My oh my how time flies. This is the final semester of my master's degree and also my final...
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LeAnn Wills
Dec 11, 20211 min read
Proposal: Accepted!
Well yesterday was full of joyful news! I am a student member of the Association for Humanistic Counseling. I really feel this type of...
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LeAnn Wills
Dec 6, 20212 min read
The Elephant in the Room: Counseling Closure
As I write this I can't help but think about how quickly time goes by. Winter break begins next Friday for my students, and I will be...
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LeAnn Wills
Nov 15, 20211 min read
Oreos and Affirmations
As I have been working with students I have noticed many students battling negative self-talk. As I have been wondering how best to...
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LeAnn Wills
Oct 3, 20212 min read
High School Homecoming: We're Boot Scootin'!!!
This past Friday was homecoming for the high school students. The homecoming festivities were preceded by spirit week! Students dressed...
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LeAnn Wills
Sep 26, 20212 min read
Lesson Planning
I find guidance lessons extremely valuable and enjoyable to do! Being able to provide education and information to the entire student...
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LeAnn Wills
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Second Year...Final Year
Yesterday marked the beginning of my second, and final, year pursing my masters degree. I am filled with excitement to be one step closer...
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LeAnn Wills
Aug 24, 20211 min read
First High School Advisory Lesson-Check!
It is important to have focus and a sense of reasoning for why we do the things that we do. Research in the field of positive psychology...
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LeAnn Wills
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Summer, Where Did You Go?
I know the saying is almost cliche at this point but I have to say it: time FLYS! I cannot believe summer is coming to an end. This has...
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LeAnn Wills
Aug 9, 20211 min read
Middle School Was So Yesterday-Next Stop: High School!
Today begins my second school counseling internship and this time I am working with high schoolers! I am pretty excited to work with this...
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LeAnn Wills
May 4, 20212 min read
The Chatter Box: Time for introductions!
How do you feel about introductions? As a reader of many blogs, I feel like I can't really know someone unless I know them, ya know? As...
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