D4 - ANCHOR TALK: Counseling While White
Session Description
Speaking from the “I” perspective, one professional from the high school side reflects on the responsibility of being a white college counselor at a predominantly white institution. She shares her journey toward understanding her own racial identity and cultural lenses, and developing awareness that race affects our counseling practice--both with students of color and white students. This Anchor Talk will include personal examples of intent vs. impact; building resilience; and being part of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
Target audience
Secondary/CBO
Submitter
Barbara Hancock , The Potomac School
Presenters
Barbara Hancock, The Potomac School
Brief biographical sketch, to include educational background
Barbara Hancock is Associate Director of College Counseling at The Potomac School. She is also a ninth grade advisor and assists with Potomac's admission process. Prior to joining the Potomac community in 2014, she was Director of College Counseling at Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy. Barbara began her career in education as an English teacher at The Madeira School. She earned a B.A. from the University of Virginia and an M.A. from Georgetown University.