School Counselors Making an Imprint on Future Generations (GSCA 2026 Annual Conference)

November 11–13, 2026

Augusta, Georgia

From Nice to Necessary: How School Counselors Move from Comfort to Advocacy for Student Impact

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM–3:45 PM EST

Oglethorpe F (80)

Target Audience

All Levels

Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

Presenters

Dominique Hill, University of Georgia

Drew Thomas, University of Georgia

Jewell Jackson, University of Georgia

Sherry Ferguson, Gwinnett County Public Schools/University of Georgia