Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
Search is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
February 04, 2019
WHEREAS, school counselors are employed in public and private schools to help students reach their full potential; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors assist students in identifying postsecondary educational options and preparing them to enroll in college in addition to providing them social and emotional guidance; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors are actively committed to helping students explore their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors help parents focus on ways to further the educational, personal, and social growth of their children; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors work with teachers and other educators to help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves; and,
WHEREAS, school counselors seek to identify and utilize community resources that can enhance and complement comprehensive school counseling programs and help students become productive members of the society; and,
WHEREAS, comprehensive developmental school counseling programs are considered an integral part of the educational process that enables all students to achieve success in school;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, proclaim February 4-8, 2019 as National School Counseling Week in Michigan.