National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 4–8, 2007, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact that counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. SISD Superintendent Dr. Al Hambrick cited school counselors for being actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents; for working in a partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today's world; for focusing on positive ways to enhance students' social/personal, educational and career development; and working with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. Professional school counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master's degree in guidance and counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program. Their ultimate goal is to enable all students to achieve success in school and to become responsible and productive members of our society. Sherman ISD counselors are: Sherman High School—Michelle Burton, James Ezell, Carolyn Russell, Peggy Savage and Zena Wood, Douglass Learning Center—Dan LaBruyer (not pictured), Piner Middle School—Teresa Banks and Kathy Buckner, Dillingham Intermediate School—Margie Keefer and Brook Pinkston, Crutchfield Elementary—Susan Simmons, Fairview Elementary—Theresa Littlefield, Jefferson Elementary—Bettye Barker, Perrin Elementary—Vicki Giger, Wakefield Elementary—Elaine Wilson, Washington Elementary—Judy Hathcock (not pictured)