Miss
Hallam A Wonderful and Interesting Counselor By
Matt Sheehan, Katie McArdle, Cora Wiker, and Jim Laws
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Miss
Candi Hallam is Edison Junior High’s counselor. We thought it would be
interesting to see what kinds of things she does and the kinds of people
she helps.
Q: When did you start counseling?
A: “I have been a counselor for
19 years believe it or not!” |
Q: Did you start at Edison, or did
you counsel or teach somewhere else first? If so where?
A: “At a high school for 6 years,
14 years here and at the grade schools, (C.B. Smith, Sunset Hills, and
Starke.)
Q: What kinds of problems do you
solve?
A: “Any kinds of problems ranging
from depression and girlfriend/boyfriend problems to drugs, alcohol, and
divorce.”
Q:
When and why did you decide to create the Edison Connection programs?
A: “Opportunity waiting to happen!
The C.B. Smith teachers needed help, and the Edison students wanted to
help.”
Q: What’s your favorite thing about
being a counselor?
A: “I like to try to make a positive
difference, and I like the flexibility of the job.”
Q: Is being a counselor a fun occupation?
Why or why not?
A: “I like it because it’s challenging
and rewarding; I can really and truly help.”
Q: Are most of the problems severe,
or are they mostly common ones?
A: “It’s just a range of problems,
from little problems all the way up to severe ones.”
Q: What is the worst thing about
being a counselor?
A: “ Frustration that I can’t change
the families for the kids.”
Q: Do you deal with adults also?
A: “I counsel teachers, and sometimes
I have parent conferences.”
Q: How many years did you go to
school?
A: “ Four years for a Bachelor’s
Degree, and one for Master’s Degree.”
Q: Where did you go to college?
A: “To Greenfield College and then
ISU for a Master’s Degree.”
Q: How does your job affect your
friends and family?
A: “Some of my friends say ‘don’t
counsel me,’ and my family is proud.”
Q: Are there any laws you have to
abide by to be a counselor?
A: “Yes, I have to report child
abuse.”
Q: Have your clients or cases ever
touched you emotionally?
A: “All of the time, oh yes, I
learned not to lose sleep over them, though.”
Our thanks to Miss Hallam for this
interview!
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