School Counsellor of the Month

Every strong student journey is shaped by someone who helps students see themselves more clearly and move forward with purpose. Every strong student journey is shaped by someone who can decode confusion and turn it into clear, confident direction. This month, we spotlight a Career and College Counsellor who believes that understanding one's own strengths and taking small, purposeful actions is the foundation of a meaningful career. For them, the most rewarding moments are the visible transformations, when anxious students and parents walk in with questions but leave with calm, confidence, and a clear sense of where to go next.

1. What's the weirdest/funniest thing you ever heard a student or parent say

Well !! During one career session, I asked students to connect a hobby to potential careers. A student confidently declared, 'Ma'am, I specialize in sleeping. Is there a profession where I can pursue this full-time—with salary and benefits?

2. If you had to write a college essay about yourself, what would your topic be

Mastering the art of knowing your own skills & talent is the first step toward building a meaningful and successful career.

3. What's the most oddly satisfying part of your job that no one ever thinks about

The smile and sigh of relief I see on a parent's face is priceless - they often enter the counselling room carrying stress and anxiety - their cortisol and adrenaline running high - but by the end of the session, their relaxed smiles tells me serotonin and dopamine have taken over.

4. What would your “Guidance Counsellor Superpower" be if you were in a comic book

My superhero sunglasses - capable of scanning the 3D confusion inside a young mind and turning it into clarity.

5. Which fictional character do you think would make a surprisingly great guidance counsellor

Dumbledore from Harry Potter—wise, kind, and always knowing exactly what to say, even when no one else does. His calm demeanour and magical wisdom would make him an extraordinary mentor, guiding students through the sometimes confusing episodes of life and career choices.

6. What's your go-to motivational phrase that even you roll your eyes at sometimes—but it works

"Clarity comes from action, not overthinking." Clarity does not appear while sitting and analysing every possible outcome. It develops when you take small, practical steps forward. When you act - even imperfectly - you learn, adjust, and grow. Overthinking keeps you stuck in possibilities; action turns possibilities into understanding. Every single time a student takes even one small step, it proves true. If you keep thinking about what to do, you may feel more confused. But when you try something – join a club, take a course, attempt a project – you begin to understand what you like and what you don't. That's how clarity grows.