Nikki Myers

Dynamic and results-driven school counselor and educational leader with extensive experience in post-secondary planning, mental health support, and academic advising. Proven ability to lead with empathy, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving in diverse educational settings. Recognized for building strong student and family relationships, delivering engaging presentations, and driving student-centered initiatives. Committed to continuous learning and fostering a supportive, goal-oriented environment that promotes academic and personal growth.

• Massachusetts School Counselor Association (MASCA)
• American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
• National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
• MASCA Counseling Directors Weekend Training (in-progress)
• ASCA Institutes: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist (in–progress)
• ASCA Institutes: Anxiety and Stress Management Specialist and Trauma and Crisis Management Specialist
• The Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Building 4-Part Training Series through The Bridge Institute, taught by instructor Jennifer Eaton
• Signs of Suicide High School Training Program
• S.O.S. – Solving Our Stress collaboration and self-initiated learning from Donovan Dreyer/Get Ready Coaching
• Empowering Multicultural Initiatives (EMI) Training, Lexington Public Schools, MA
• “Project Adventure” Basic Team Building Training, Beverly, Massachusetts
• Crisis intervention training and hotline service through HAWC: Healing Abuse Working for Change, Salem, MA
• Pi Lambda Theta - International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in college counseling, academic advising, and social-emotional counseling.
• Passion and enthusiasm for proactively supporting and advocating for adolescents, families, faculty, and staff.
• Recognized leadership, resourcefulness, organization, and communication.
• Experienced user and facilitator of Google Suite, Scoir, Naviance, Slate, and data management tools.
• Deliberate commitment to being an anti-racist, anti-biased, and culturally competent counselor and educator.
• Skilled and experienced group facilitator and presenter.
• Strong aptitude for creative problem-solving.
• Educated and compliant with the laws and guidelines governing 504s and IEPs.

EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS:

• Meditation, Mindfulness, and Tapping
• Skills Training and Practice: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• School-Based Crisis Preparedness and Response Protocols
• Social media and its effects on adolescent development and behavior
• Staying current regarding adolescent development and parenting strategies
• Researching and collecting data on college admission practices and trends, especially post-pandemic.