Missouri School Counselor Association

Missouri School Counselor Association Official page of the Missouri School Counselor Association.

The Missouri School Counselor Association is a dynamic professional organization that has officially served school counselors of Missouri since 1948. MSCA was founded to help persons interested in guidance make the most effective use of their skills and talents in services to students, parents, school personnel, and community members.

We are welcoming a new Board of Directors for MSCA!Please welcome Olivia Carter as Board Chair, and Cindy Bentley as Ass...
11/14/2025

We are welcoming a new Board of Directors for MSCA!

Please welcome Olivia Carter as Board Chair, and Cindy Bentley as Assistant Board Chair!

The new Board of Directors is as follows:

Sarah Bodi,

Christina Gawedzinksi,

Sarah Kaelin,

Melissa Millington,

Alison Roffers,

Jazell Thomas, and

Terrence Walker.

We are incredibly excited for this next year, and are immensely grateful for the 2025 Board of Directors!

MSCA Members:As recently announced, the 2026 MSCA Fall Conference will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center in S...
11/13/2025

MSCA Members:

As recently announced, the 2026 MSCA Fall Conference will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri! This exciting transition has been more than a decade in the making and is the result of extensive research, thoughtful consideration, and valuable feedback from our members and attendees.

Over the past few years, we’ve heard from many members — including members of our BIPOC community — who have expressed that they do not feel safe traveling to or spending time in the Lake of the Ozarks area. We take these concerns seriously. Everyone should feel welcome and secure when attending our events, and it is essential that our conference environment reflects those values.

In addition, consistent feedback from our annual conference surveys indicated a strong desire for a new venue. We listened carefully and are proud to respond with a change that reflects what our members and attendees have asked for.

The St. Charles Convention Center provides a modern, inclusive setting with all the conveniences needed for a comfortable and engaging conference experience. The venue offers ample parking and easy access to a variety of nearby restaurants, shops, and community amenities. The adjoining Embassy Suites Hotel provides convenient on-site lodging for those traveling to the conference. Together, these features ensure that our members can focus on connecting, learning, and enjoying the event without added concerns about accessibility or accommodations.

MSCA is thrilled to bring this fresh change in 2026, and we hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an engaging and inspiring event. More details will be shared soon — but for now, please mark your calendars for November 8–10, 2026, in St. Charles, Missouri!

We also want to express our sincere gratitude for the long-standing partnership MSCA has enjoyed with the Tan-Tar-A Conference Center and its staff. Each year, they have gone above and beyond to ensure the MSCA Fall Conference is a successful and memorable experience, and we are truly appreciative of their dedication and hospitality.

Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your feedback. Your voices help us shape a conference experience that truly reflects our shared values of inclusion, safety, and community. We look forward to seeing you in St. Charles!

For any questions, please contact the MSCA office at 573-635-9109 or msca@c2cpro.solutions.

Want to impact MSCA’s future? Have ideas of how MSCA can better serve you? Ready to share your voice and shape what’s ...
11/13/2025

Want to impact MSCA’s future? Have ideas of how MSCA can better serve you? Ready to share your voice and shape what’s next? Sign up to join a MSCA focus group! The MSCA Member Linkage Committee wants to invite members to conversations where you can share your ideas on how MSCA can best meet your needs. The feedback gathered will be shared with the MSCA Board of Directors to guide future programming.

Click here to sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4ck0f1h_3wvaNjG3TSsjnbs2i9arHR10t435xdXpgcnG8SA/viewform

Congratulations to the following schools who have earned NRM recognition!Clever EleMiddle School, Clever R-5 School Dist...
11/13/2025

Congratulations to the following schools who have earned NRM recognition!

Clever EleMiddle School, Clever R-5 School District– School Counselors: Brittany Randall, DaLynn Twigg & Lindsey Casey

Hallsville Middle School, Hallsville R-IV School District – School Counselor: Kayla Lewis

Lee’s Summit High School, Lee’s Summit R-7 School District – School Counselor: Stacey O’Connell

Mesnier Primary School, Affton School District – School Counselors: Megan Smith & Hannah Dreas

Pittman Elementary School, Springfield Public Schools – School Counselor: Crystal Elliott

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Congratulations to the following individuals who have made major contributions to the counseling profession as counselor...
11/13/2025

Congratulations to the following individuals who have made major contributions to the counseling profession as counselor directors/supervisors and administrator/counselor advocates and will be recognized as our 2025 award winners.

Administrator of the Year: Natalie Arnold, St. Joseph School District

Director of the Year: Dr. Rob Fisher, Liberty Public Schools

Advocate of the Year: Robyn Holmes, Belton School District

Thanks to everyone that joined us for the 2025 Fall Conference! This year's Fall Conference included over 100 breakout ...
11/12/2025

Thanks to everyone that joined us for the 2025 Fall Conference! This year's Fall Conference included over 100 breakout sessions, more than 50 volunteers, a planning committee of 15+ individuals, and nearly 1,000 attendees along with plenty of opportunities for networking and self-care!

Congratulations to our Missouri School Counselor of the Year, Molly Beuke, and all of our finalists! We look forward to...
11/12/2025

Congratulations to our Missouri School Counselor of the Year, Molly Beuke, and all of our finalists! We look forward to celebrating these individuals during the Professional Recognition event scheduled for Saturday, November 1 - make plans to join us in recognizing these individuals for their well-deserved recognition.

Registration is required: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hy6cmyp

Molly Beuke, Missouri School Counselor of the Year, Lee's Summit R7 School District

Stacy Creech, Finalist, Kelso C-7 School District

Stacey O'Connell, Finalist, Lee's Summit R7 School District

Emma Sherrell, Finalist, Springfield Public Schools

Amy Walker, Finalist, Polo RVII School District

Click here to submit a nomination: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesuh2ZyE0AV-FVMejJJjK49CAscMgO_x0VEOaT5sfhB...
11/12/2025

Click here to submit a nomination: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesuh2ZyE0AV-FVMejJJjK49CAscMgO_x0VEOaT5sfhBelw7w/viewform

​Are you interested in making a difference in your profession? Consider running for a position on MSCA's Board of Directors! During this election process, three individuals will be elected by their peers to serve a 3-year term beginning on October 1, 2026.

In addition to knowledge about and experience in the school counseling field, the Nominations and Elections Committee seeks leadership candidates with a demonstrated commitment and service to the organization, a working knowledge of the Missouri Comprehensive Counseling Model, and a temperament that contributes to and generates group consensus, wisdom, and vision.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 15, 202​5

To submit your application for a director position, please complete the Google Form.

Board of Directors Nomination Timeline

August ​2​5, 2025: Official Announcement Soliciting Nominations

November 15, 2025: Deadline for Applications

March 1, 2026: Deadline for Additional Information from Applicants

April 1, 2026: Announcement to Membership of Nominees

May 1, 2026: Online Voting Begins

May 17, 2026: Voting Closes

May 20, 2026: Results Announced

October 1, 2026: Selected Individuals Take Office

NOMINEE REQUIREMENTS

According to the MSCA Bylaws, Board of Director Nomination Requirements are as listed below. For full description of Board Director responsibilities and terms of service see: MSCA By-Laws

Candidates must:

hold a valid Missouri school counselor certificate

have been practicing school counselors for at least five years

must be employed full-time in school counseling in a school, school district, or coordinator/director of counseling or as a full-time faculty in a school counselor education program at the time of the election

be current members of a Missouri regional association

be a current MSCA Professional or Regular Member and must have been a member for at least five years immediately preceding their candidacy

submit a resume that includes years of service and volunteer positions held at the regional or state level

Candidates whose eligibility changes at any time during the election process must notify the MSCA Office.

Candidates may self-nominate for office by completing the below information and signature page by the November 15 deadline. Please note that if more than 8 nominations are received, nominees will be scored based on a board-approved rubric to identify the 8 individuals that will be included on the election ballot.

We are highlighting the MSCA 2025-2026 Emerging Leaders! Get to know them, and learn more about the program at moschoolc...
11/11/2025

We are highlighting the MSCA 2025-2026 Emerging Leaders! Get to know them, and learn more about the program at moschoolcounselor.org

Save the date for MSCA Advocacy Day!
11/11/2025

Save the date for MSCA Advocacy Day!

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