Katie Styzek
School Counselor
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How to
Write a Letter to Your Teacher
Your teacher plays an important role in your life, and sometimes you want to show your appreciation by writing them a letter. While writing a good letter might seem hard, it's easy once you get started. Your teacher will...
140 Heartfelt Thank You Messages for Teachers from Parents
Great notes & gifts to show appreciation for your child’s teachersWe all know that teachers are superheroes, but how do you properly express just how thankful you are for their otherworldly educational efforts? If you...
How to
Be Quiet
You know that quiet person in the corner of the room, listening carefully to friends and colleagues? Sometimes, silence is the key to success in relationships and work—but how can you learn to pipe down more in your li...
How to
Make New Friends Quickly
If you've recently moved to a new city, started a new job, or changed schools, you're probably in a rush to make new friends. Or maybe you're just not clicking with your current friends anymore and you're ready for a cha...
How to
Win a Student Council Election
Being on student council is an awesome opportunity to meet new friends, make an impact at your school, and impress college admissions officers, but first you have to launch a campaign and win the election. Don’t worry...
How to
Deal With Bullies
Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. Nobody deserves to be bullied, but many of us deal with them over time, often as children. Either way, when you find yourself being bullied, there are many steps you can take to stop...
How to
Stop People from Mocking
It can be difficult dealing with mocking and teasing from others. Their words can hurt your feelings and make you feel small and alone. However, there are a number of things that you can do to limit how much their mockin...
How to Be Popular in School
Be yourself and win over your peers with these expert tips Looking for the secret to popularity? You're in the right place. You can become popular by being true to yourself, inclusive of others, and involved in your comm...
How to
Stop Your Friends from Making Fun of You
If it seems like your friends are always making fun of you, you should probably look a little closer to make sure they are actually your friends. It's different with bullies, who are hoping to strike a nerve. A true frie...
How to
Handle Being Laughed at Behind Your Back
The feeling that you are being laughed at behind your back is a common and often upsetting phobia. You do not, however, have to feel down about yourself if others are antagonizing you surreptitiously. Take a critical eye...
How to
Stop a Mean Girl Bully
Mean girl bullying tends to be conducted behind the scenes, out of sight from teachers and parents, and often consists of social torment and ostracization. This behavior can be extremely damaging for those on the receivi...
How to
Deal With a Mean Teacher
Nobody wants to deal with a mean teacher. Not only can mean teachers make you hate coming to class, but they can also make you feel bad about yourself. If you’re dealing with a mean teacher, you should try to adjust yo...
How to
Make a Great Student Council Campaign
If you feel that it's hard distinguishing yourself from the crowd, you may find yourself running a lackluster campaign. But by being consistent, catchy, having an exciting edge, and finding that "wow" factor, you'll leav...
How to Get Over Friends Who No Longer Want to Be Friends With You
Plus, learn why friendships end & when it’s time to move onIf you’ve recently discovered that someone doesn’t want to be your friend anymore, you’re likely feeling heartbroken, especially if you value their frien...
How to Leave a Friend Group Without Any Drama (IRL & Online)
Plus, alternatives to leaving the groupFriendships don’t always last. If you have a group of friends who are domineering, annoying, or otherwise bad for your health, it’s right to think about leaving them. Leaving a ...
How to
Hide Tears at School
Although crying is a perfectly normal human emotion that we all experience sometimes, it can be embarrassing to cry at school. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and tricks that can help you to hide your tears at sc...
How to
Be a Mature Teenager
Teens are often called immature by their parents or older peers. Because of this, you might be on a mission to become more mature. In general, maturity comes with age—you may not be able to truly mature until you go th...
How to
Not Cry when a Teacher Shouts at You
Getting shouted at by a teacher is never fun. Whether you did something to deserve the yelling or you feel that you're being treated unfairly, you probably do not want to break down and start crying. Luckily there are a ...
How to
Be a Student Council Vice President
Student council vice president is a pretty sweet role. You get to work closely with the president to implement changes that will really impact your school, participate in fun student council sponsored events, and step in...
How to
Become Class President
Start early if you want to win the class president election. Join student council and other clubs, get good grades, and be friendly and authentic. Create a slogan and campaign materials, and talk to everyone about your c...
