A Message from our President, Jennifer Harley

Dear Counselors,

"Be the anchor in a world of waves, holding steady when the tide tries to pull you away." Do you miss the summer? Do you miss the crashing of the waves as you sit at the beach? Do you miss the calmness of your day?

If you are like me, you answered yes to all three of those questions. To tie my love of the beach, I reflect on our jobs as counselors. We are the anchor to numerus people and numerous situations. "An anchor may be unseen, but it holds everything in place when the storm hits."

As we move through this school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and admiration for the incredible work you all do every day. You are not only guiding students through their academic journeys, but also providing them with the emotional support, advice, and care they need to thrive. "Be someone’s anchor, and you’ll help them find their way through any storm."

Your impact goes far beyond the office walls; you are shaping futures, offering hope, and empowering students to reach their full potential. It’s not always easy, but please remember that your dedication and compassion are changing lives in ways you may not always see. "True strength lies in being an anchor of hope when the waves of doubt crash in."

In the face of challenges, continue to be the anchor for those who need it most. "In turbulent times, be the calm, be the strength, be the anchor." Your strength, patience, and belief in our students make all the difference. "Anchors don’t prevent the storm from coming, but they ensure you don’t drift when it does."

Together, we’re building a brighter future. Keep up the incredible work—you are truly making a difference, one student at a time!

The Camden County School Counselors Association is an opportunity for all of us to get together, share resources, discover new programs, share new ideas, and most of all support one another (let someone else be an anchor for you!). We are excited for all of the activities we have planned for this year. As an Executive Committee, we decided to keep the membership dues at a lower cost again this year. We would love for each school to participate, remember dues help us to provide scholarships for our students.

I hope you have an enjoyable school year. If you have any questions or suggestions for the CCSCA, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to seeing you all during our amazing events.

Jennifer Harley
CCSCA President
jharley@bhprsd.org

*Quotes from “The Anchor Holds”