Erika Johnson
Lead Counselor @Marlborough Public Schools
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Counselor @Marlborough Public Schools
Marlborough, MA, US
Led student counseling and academic initiatives, improving behavior, college acceptance rates, and crisis response strategies, while mentoring counselors and advocating for educational improvements.Core Accomplishments:• Counseled 250+ students annually, using evidence-based methods for academic, career, and personal development.• Reduced discipline and special education referrals by 27% by leading the Student Support Team (SST) and improving student behavior strategies.• Managed 12 counselors as Lead Counselor, implementing new initiatives and evaluating performance for K-12 students.• Introduced a crisis response initiative, increasing individualized intervention referrals by 85% through SST.• Boosted college acceptance rates by 13% through college readiness initiatives, FAFSA workshops, and family engagement.• Shaped policies and advocated for improvements at executive leadership meetings.• Developed and launched a school-wide Advisory Program, positively impacting 1200 students and praised by the School Committee.• Chaired Advisory Committee and created a curriculum focusing on social and emotional skills across all grade levels.• Participated in interview panels for hiring educational leadership positions and provided mentorship to new counselors.
EDUCATION
Fitchburg State University
Master of Science - MS, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Harvard Extension School
Master's degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Anna Maria College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
ABOUT ERIKA JOHNSON
You don\'t inspire people by showing them how powerful you are. You inspire them by showing them how powerful they are.~ Alexander Den HeijerBehavioral and development-focused professional with extensive experience driving engagement, resilience, and performance in high-stakes environments. Background in counseling with complex public systems, with a proven ability to navigate competing priorities, influence diverse stakeholders, and support individuals through change. Currently expanding into industrial and organizational psychology through Harvard Extension, with a focus on translating behavioral science into practical strategies for workforce development, leadership effectiveness, and employee experience.
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