In this episode, we sit down with Erin Metsker, the newly named Kansas Counselor of the Year. Erin shares her incredible journey of helping to secure a $500,000 grant to bring a licensed counselor on staff in her district. She talks about the impact this has had on expanding mental health access in rural Kansas and how she’s working to shift the mental health landscape to better serve students in these underserved areas. Erin’s dedication to providing mental health support to more and more students is for future counselors in rural communities. Tune in to hear how one counselor can create monumental change.
Stronger Connections Grant: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/formula-grants/school-improvement-grants/stronger-connections-grant-scg
