DOROTHY J. BLUM, Ed.D., is a retired school counselor, high school guidance director, administrator of school counseling, and counselor educator.

TAMARA E. DAVIS, Ed.D., is a professor in the School Counseling Program, Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia.

American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, career, and personal/social development. ASCA provides professional development, publications, and other resources.