With education being such a vital aspect of growth and potential success - in work and life - school counselors have become valuable assets for teachers and students. These individuals lend support in a number of different ways that helps foster development and achievement. Mindy Willard, the 2013 School Counselor of the Year, talks with Tim Muma about the daily activities school counselors engage in, as well as the route normally taken to enter the profession. She also discusses the joys and challenges of her important role.