Sean Kennedy’s counseling journey had its origins in High School. Inspired by the impact his High School College Counselor had on him, he jumped at a counseling role early in his career.

Sean Kennedy is the Co-Director of College Counseling at Ravenscroft School, as well as an active member of ACCIS, SACAC and other professional organizations.

On our podcast, Sean talks about his background, Ravenscroft School, Counseling approach & philosophy, the challenges, managing expectations, and his advice for high school students.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Sean Kennedy’s Background
• Approach to College Counseling
• Challenges & Managing Expectations
• Advice for High Schoolers

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Sean Kennedy, Ravenscroft School [0:37]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:44]
• Professional Background [4:55]
• Why Counseling? [6:38]
• Ravenscroft School [8:16]
• Role at the School [9:38]
• Approach to College Counseling [12:33]
• Challenges [19:51]
• Shifts to Equity and Access [28:13]
• Managing Expectations [30:56]
• Guidance for High Schoolers [36:16]
• Staying Excited [44:39]

Our Guest: Sean Kennedy is the Co-Director of College Counseling at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Memorable Quote: “But no matter what, no matter what those outcomes produced, I think to me, it's, again, how I, I can control. How I show up for students, and that even when there are questions that I can't answer, that they know that I'm committed to finding the answer.” Sean Kennedy.

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