De Anna Bond, counselor Hartranft elementary school is from Philadelphia. DeAnna achieved her education from private school and public school. She attended catholic school her elementary and middle school terms. DeAnna’s mother allowed her to attend CAPA high school for dance which started her future in the public school. DeAnna honestly believes that going to public school changed her life and was the best school years she ever had.
After leaving CAPA she attended Temple University for social work and that is where she started to notice her connection with children. After graduation she worked for the Juvenile Justice System as a case manager. During this time she came involved with working on plans for her clients. She also noticed how she was setting up goals to pursue their career along with helping them obtain them.
DeAnna’s associates advised her to go back to school to be a school counselor. DeAnna’s intention was to go back to school for a masters in Social Work. DeAnne’s friends told her it would be a waste of time and money on her part. DeAnna decided to go back to school for school counseling. She applied to Rosemont College which she loved. She finished her degree and was very happy with her accomplishment. DeAnna’s internship assignment was at Roxborough high school. After her internship she was assigned to Hartranft. DeAnna stated that Hartranft has 454 students. Hartranft is also a neighborhood school but most of the students come from other areas in Philadelphia.

Counselor Function

Ms. Bond expressed that counselors wear many hats and at times it can get very overwhelming. She also states that this type of work cannot be a job. Counseling has to be considered your passion something you love to do. Each counselor receives their caseload by alphabetical order. DeAnna explains how she had students with the last name letters beginning with H-K. DeAnna did not really care for this method. She felt they should be divided by grade, and grade needed attention because of the level of concerns for that class. This method allows your caseload to vary from 50-100 students. ? Ms. Bond also shared how counselors oversee different concern in the office. Each counselor is given area of concern. For example, one counselor handles all mental health issues. Another counselor will oversee Comprehensive Student Assistance Process (CSAP). In addition, we also have counselors who are in charge of the teen parents program and students who may be in the Juvenile Justice System. Counselors oversee workshops which they must administrated and outline to show the format of the program which is being presented. Hartranft use, “ Social Cognitive Career Theory focus on helping students identify faulty efficacy beliefs and unrealistic outcome expectations, that has led then to make poor decisions. The goal of our career counseling is to help clients find a career that matches their interests (ASCA, 2005).” Ms. Bond also stated that our jobs as counselors are to monitor and enhance learning and help with any barriers that might put a
stop to learning and advancing. She also shared that she works in partnership with her teachers and administration to help with the growth and deve

DeAnna addressed this question honestly, no not in the past. The Philadelphia School District is using the ASCA model more than ever before. At a school district counselor meeting they were told the ASCA model was not mandatory. DeAnna believes that it is beneficial and excellent idea. Which will bring more order in the school? Everyone will understand their role and how to perfect it. By enhancing their skills this will help the school to have a single school culture.

1. DeAnna feels that she is taken out of her job description. The only reason I doesn’t complain is that she believes it is for the betterment of the student. Her colleagues believe that they wear too many hats; but in her belief you can never have enough hats. DeAnna states that is a hard one for her to answer. Everything you do is considered a priority except lunch. So you really have to find your own style. Give yourself time lines or days to do certain tasks. It will always be something that takes you off course.

DeAnna Bond was like a mentor to me in this interview. I learned a lot from her and how to view my children more as a blessing. She explained to me that my job is always going to be a hectic event. I will never be able to relax while at work so I can never say I am bored. DeAnna also told me it is a rewarding job and we should be acknowledged more for our deeds. I shared with her my work environment and she laughed at some of the things I have experienced and told me you made a difference and you don’t even know it. This job to her is more than a job, it is her passion and you will never stay in your lane. She believes we are the glue that keeps the school together. One thing that really stuck out with me at our interview was that she doesn’t let anything bother her. She said if she does it will stop her progress.