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ABSTRACT
School counselors face many challenges, and often experience role ambiguity and burnout. While school counselors in large school districts can work with a counseling team and are able to experience mentorship opportunities, counselors in smaller school districts may not have those resources available to them. This article examines the published literature regarding the preparation of school counselors, as well as mentorship opportunities available to teachers as administrators. A model plan is proposed to make resources available to novice school counselors to ensure their success in the profession.
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Gretchen Eckhardt McLain
Gretchen Eckhardt McLain is a doctoral student at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has served as a school counselor for 11 years. She earned her master’s degree at Stephen F. Austin State University. After experiencing burnout as a young school counselor, she went back to the classroom and taught AVID for two years. Her heart for mentoring new school counselors is what led her to return to school and earn her doctorate degree.