Heather Marcus

Philly public school educated, Philly School Counselor, animal lover, music lover, amateur chef, trying to make a difference, she/her #antiracistsc @PhillySCU

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

School counselors support students' academic, social/emotional, & postsecondary planning needs. That's a BIG job! @ASCAtweets recommends a ratio of 250 students to 1 counselor. Sign & share the petition if you think we need more SCHOOL COUNSELORS in PA! 💯 https://t.co/6spqu3CqFx

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

The furnace at @AbbottElemABC is broken and smoke is pouring out of the vent.

Mr Johnson: "Either the rats elected a new pope, or the furnace is about to blow." 😂😭

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

Today is World Kindness Day! For the last month I've been posting reminders for students to spread kindness. I decided to spread kindness today by giving staff members cards w/positive affirmations. It was amazing to see the smiles & gratitude! It's the little things 😊❤️ #phled

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

The new school counselor on @AbbottElemABC is off to a great start! "My name is Elena Alomar. I'm the new counselor here. Abbott is the newest school in my rotation so now I'm responsible for the well being of 20 schools, which means I need to get out of here. Thanks." #phled

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

@AbbottElemABC 😍😍😍 pics or it didn't happen!

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

@AbbottElemABC I was so excited to hear a quick mention of the new school counselor last week! Hope they make an appearance soon!

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

The life of a Philly School Counselor isn't as glamorous as @taylorswift13's but nothing's better than making a difference in a child's life! ❤️💯👍😳 🎅 #phled @PhillySCU @PFTLocal3 @PHLschools @watlington_sr @PHLschoolboard @RLStreaterEsq @AFTPA @GovernorShapiro @PADeptofEd

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

Our students deserve more! #phled @PHLschoolboard @watlington_sr @RLStreaterEsq @PHLCouncil @PhillyMayor @PFTLocal3

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

Today the Masterman school counselors threw a College Signing Day Celebration for the awesome Class of 2025! Student performances, a speech from the Class President, college shout outs, time with friends, selfie station, & more! Fun time for all! 🎓🎉 @PHLschools @PHLschoolboard

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

@AbbottElemABC Amazing, heartbreaking, & spot-on episode! I'm a school counselor in Philly & I tweeted at Quinta & Abbott Elem so many times to suggest they add a caring, competent school counselor to the cast, like Ray Ford on Fresh Off The Boat. THANK YOU!! Can't wait!!! @thesherylralph

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

What a nice way to end #NSCW25! Thanks to our HSA for the thoughtful gifts!

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

We put the "counsel" in school counselor this #NSCW25 by supporting #phled 8th graders w/School Selection, 9th-11th graders w/course selection, sending midyear reports to colleges for seniors, helping students apply to summer programs, & addressing various mental health concerns!

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

Update: It's fixed. It still would have been nice if absolutely anyone I tagged could have responded, even just to say they were looking into it.

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

Colleges require midyear reports for seniors that contain 1st and 2nd marking period grades. They're due now, but @PHLschools has not released the reports yet. Any idea when this will be done? Our #phled seniors are anxiously waiting. @watlington_sr @PHLschoolboard

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

Update: It's still not fixed yet. #phled

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

SB33 will help all students in PA receive school counseling services they need & deserve so they can reach their full potential. Thanks to all of the speakers & supporters! Dr. Adam Oldham, @PSEAPres, @RepSteele, @RepDanMiller, @SenWilliamsPA, and more! @PaSenateDems @PASenateGOP

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

After @myPSCA's press conference about SB33 members went to senators' offices to discuss the bill. I met with staff for @SenatorSaval, @SenSharifStreet @SenatorHughes, @SenatorHaywood, & @SenTartaglione. Glad that @SenSharifStreet was available & gave his support to the bill!

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

When you believe in something w/ your whole heart you want to shout it from the rooftops to everyone! Ready to go at the PA Capitol! Students will thrive w/academic, social/emotional, & post-secondary support from school counselors! #SB33 #phled @PHLschoolboard @watlington_sr

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

@mrrichcurtis @ASCAtweets @myPSCA @CBSPhiladelphia @6abc @NBCPhiladelphia @FOX29philly @WHYYNews @WTAE @fox53wpgh Agreed! Between social/emotional, academic, and post-secondary planning needs, students deserve school counselor support! I knew you'd understand and I thank you for your reply. It's not the Class-H Room, but maybe you could cover the press conference tomorrow.

[Heather Marcus @MsHeatherMarcus]

Some School Districts assign @ASCAtweets defined inappropriate activities to school counselors, which impedes our ability to properly support all students. This will help students! @myPSCA @CBSPhiladelphia @6abc @NBCPhiladelphia @FOX29philly @WHYYNews @WTAE @fox53wpgh