In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Carla Mahn, director of student development and counseling, about the essential role of school counselors. Mahn discusses how counselors support students' academic, social, and emotional growth at every grade level, from teaching emotional regulation in elementary school to preparing high schoolers for college, careers, and life. She emphasizes the importance of mental health, collaboration with families, and the impact of the Academies of Hampton initiative. This conversation highlights the crucial work counselors do to ensure student success and well-being.