School counselor charged with grooming student could spend many years in prison

A high school counselor and volleyball coach from North Carolina has been sentenced to between 28 and 40 years in prison after admitting to the sexual abuse of a teenage student he was meant to support for anxiety issues, according to officials. Jessica Patrick Finley, who worked at McDowell High School, pleaded guilty to a […]
School counselor cries as she discovers her punishment for having sex with a female student she groomed at 14 and promised to leave her family for.

Former School Counselor Sentenced for Sexual Crimes Against Minors A high school counselor has been handed a prison sentence of up to 40 years after being found guilty of engaging in sexual acts with underage girls, sometimes in her office. Jessica Finley, who also coached volleyball at McDowell High School in North Carolina, expressed her […]
School in Indiana Resolves Lawsuit After Dismissing Counselor for Gender Policy

Indiana School District Settles Lawsuit for $195,000 An Indiana school district has agreed to pay $195,000 in a lawsuit filed by a school counselor who was dismissed for publicly opposing the district’s gender identity policy. Kathy McCord, a veteran school counselor at Pendleton Heights High School, was terminated after she answered a reporter’s inquiries about […]
Kayley Chiles: As a counselor, I received support from the Supreme Court regarding Colorado’s gender regulations.

Supreme Court Ruling on Counseling Law On March 31, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a significant case, Chile v. Salazar. This case centers on a Colorado law that restricts licensed counselors from discussing gender identity with minors. Even if the children express a desire for support in coming to terms with their identities, counselors […]
Ohio counselor Selena McKnight poses with students while holding an anti-ICE sign

A photo recently surfaced on social media featuring an academic counselor from an Ohio school, holding a sign that states, “You Can’t Love God and ICE.” This image was shared on February 16 by Jack Windsor, who identified the woman as Selena McKnight, an academic counselor at Olentangy High School, located about 30 minutes from […]
School counselor discovered deceased at empty school after allegations of sending inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old

School Counselor Found Dead After Allegations A middle school counselor from Louisiana has been placed on leave amid accusations of sending improper messages to a young student. Tragically, he was discovered dead at a vacant school on Wednesday. Quinton Dixon, aged 44, had been suspended on January 15 after reports emerged that he was communicating […]
Mike Johnson describes leading the House as being akin to a ‘mental health counselor’

Speaker Mike Johnson’s Challenges in Leading a Slim Majority On Tuesday, Speaker Mike Johnson compared his role in leading the House’s narrow Republican majority to that of a “mental health counselor” or a “firefighter,” emphasizing the constant need to manage crises and conflicts among members. In a television interview, he shared a personal note about […]
New York City requires a strong leader instead of a counselor.

Projection is a long-standing psychological defense mechanism. When individuals struggle to confront their own feelings of fear, anger, or envy, they often project these emotions onto others. For instance, managers might blame toxic teams, or a student might believe everyone is criticizing her. This tactic can provide temporary relief, but it doesn’t promote growth. Surprisingly, […]
Youth counselor accepted bribes to smuggle drugs and blades into a juvenile detention center, according to investigators.

Brooklyn Youth Counselor Accused of Accepting Bribes A youth counselor working at a Brooklyn juvenile detention facility has reportedly taken over $70,000 in bribes to smuggle drugs and weapons into his home, according to investigators in New York City. Reimek Frazier, 31, allegedly received payments through Cash App from the families of young inmates at […]
Christian Counselor Opposing Strict Gender Counseling Law Seeks Support from SCOTUS for Her Free Speech Rights

Christian Counselor Challenges Free Speech Laws in Supreme Court Kayley Chile, a Christian counselor, is seeking recognition for her right to free speech as the Supreme Court prepares to hear her case. She is challenging state regulations that restrict how counselors can assist minors facing issues related to gender and sexuality. In Colorado, there’s a […]