K-12 Influencers: Laura Ross

“Follow your butterflies.”

Tell us about yourself along with a fun fact!
I am the lead counselor at Five Forks Middle School in Lawrenceville, Georgia. I am beginning my twelfth year as a school counselor. I was an elementary school counselor for 8 years and I am starting my 4th year as a middle school counselor. This year I am on the Georgia School Counselor Association Leadership Team as the social media editor. Prior to becoming a school counselor, I worked as a foster care social worker and as a counselor in a men’s correctional facility.

The quote that that keeps me trying and doing new things in my career is: “follow your butterflies” I feel that the thing that makes me nervous is the next thing I should try. It can be scary at first but it’s always worth it in the end.

Fun Fact: I was originally an art major in college!

Favorite website / app:
I love any tech tool or app that helps me connect with others (students, teachers, or fellow school counselors) or helps me connect students to their education, so it’s hard to choose just one favorite.

• Twitter: Twitter has…