Stanley King Institute

The Stanley King Institute focuses on deep listening and strengthening skills as counselor and advisors. Starting with an overview of adolescent developmental psychology, there was a mixture of lectures, demonstrations, and practice exercises. It was inspiring to hear the experiences of teachers from a wide variety or disciplines from across the country. The instructors were expertly skilled and had thoughtful, personalized advice. I think it will strengthen my skills as a ninth grade advisor listening to and supporting our students in their transition to high school. I took extensive notes on different listening strategies and I'd be happy to share them with any interested colleague! The whole experience helped me reflect on my role as an advisor, supporter, and counselor.