"It felt like I just wanted to punch myself in the face. I thought, oh why can’t I just be like everyone else. Why am I not normal?" Around 70% of school suspensions involve students with some form of learning disorder or disability. This is why that needs to change.

Excellent article by The Centre for Inclusive Education team Prof Linda J. Graham & Callula Killingly on "multi tiered systems of support" in schools and strategies that can be used as alternatives to suspension - which disproportionally affect First Nations and disabled students. theconversation.com/school-suspens…

Kindness counts! 🧡

Which of these do you hear most frequently? 🤔

The ghost with the most

This! 🙌 📷 Teresa Kwant

🎉🌟 Huge shoutout to our amazing students for making the NJSLA "800 Club"! 📚📈 Your hard work and dedication truly shine. Keep reaching for the stars! 🌠🚀 #Rahwayrocks #ProudCounselor Patrick Holness, Ed.D. @FESRahway

Celebrating National School Counseling Week! A heartfelt shoutout to all the amazing counselors who light the path to success for students, especially Franklin’s own Mr. Mariconda and Ms. Vite. Your guidance and support make a world of difference. Thank you for all you do 🌻.

We had a fantastic experience learning and growing with GOMO Educational Services! Huge thank you to GOMO's CEO and founder Dr. Josue Falaise, PMP and Dr. Anne Gregory of Rutgers GSAPP for leading an inspiring, reflective and motivating Restorive Practices workshop!!

Enjoyed the opportunity to share some restorative practices knowledge gained from our GOMO Educational Services workshop with my fellow counselors! #RahwayRocks #FESRahway #FranklinLeadersRock

Pics from Franklin Elementary School's Multicultural Block Party last week! 📸🎉 It was a blast with food, music, dancing, and fun all around. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it special! Franklin Elementary School Patrick Holness, Ed.D. @PrincipalShoieb #RahwayRocks #RahwayontheRise

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Standing with my counselor colleagues nationwide. Stay strong, and keep advocating for the important work we do. youtu.be/mJKlFWP61Iw?si…

Proud of our leaders! tapinto.net/towns/rahway/s…

Know your worth. Know your value. Know your talents. If others don't recognize it, leave them in the dust. They aren't ready for greatness.

👀 Bill clarifying and regulating NJ School Counselors signed into law! njsendems.org/CivicAlerts.as…

Be humble or get humbled. Adversity is unavoidable. Nobody goes through life without experiencing some amount of pain, loss, and failure.

Attendance is also often the first sign of something not quite right in a student's life. Should always keep an eye out.