{"id":6339,"date":"2024-03-19T13:09:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T20:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/education\/2024\/03\/19\/empowering-voices-two-school-counseling-graduate-students-journey-to-enhance-family-engagement-in-schools\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:36:49","slug":"empowering-voices-two-school-counseling-graduate-students-journey-to-enhance-family-engagement-in-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/2024\/03\/19\/empowering-voices-two-school-counseling-graduate-students-journey-to-enhance-family-engagement-in-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Voices: Two School Counseling Graduate Students\u2019 Journey to Enhance Family Engagement in Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In an era where diversity in education demands innovative approaches, two school counseling <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">graduate students from Attallah College of Educational Studies have emerged as beacons of change and inclusivity. Andres Rocha and Taryn Hastie, both passionate about transforming how schools engage with non-English speaking families, recently shared their insights at the past <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcounselor-ca.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">California Association of School Counselors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> conference (CASC). Their presentation, \u201cIncreasing Engagement with Non-English Speaking Families,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">not only highlighted the gaps in current engagement practices but also offered a roadmap for more inclusive communication strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6342\" style=\"width: 236px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6342\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/03\/IMG_3565.png\" alt=\"Andres Rocha, MA School Counseling \u201924, co-presenting at CASC.\" width=\"236\" height=\"315\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andres Rocha, MA School Counseling \u201924, co-presenting at CASC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Andres Rocha, MA School Counseling \u201924: Bridging the Gap<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Andres previously served as a dedicated college advisor with the USC College Advising Corps and brought personal and professional experiences into his research. &#8220;I became interested in this topic when I began connecting with families&#8230;learning that families were instilling the importance of education with their students but were increasingly unfamiliar with how to navigate the education systems in this country,&#8221; he explained. Contrary to the stereotype that non-participation equates to a lack of interest, Andres\u2019s work reveals a different narrative. His passion lies in &#8220;working with parents to uplift school counseling programs and school communities as a whole,&#8221; making school environments more conducive to partnerships with parents.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highlighting effective engagement strategies, Andres pointed out that providing tools and asking for input from non-English speaking families are crucial steps toward making them active participants in their children&#8217;s education.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6347\" style=\"width: 236px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6347\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/03\/IMG_3562-preview.png\" alt=\"Taryn Hastie, MA School Counseling \u201924\" width=\"236\" height=\"315\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taryn Hastie, MA School Counseling \u201924, co-presenting at CASC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Taryn Hastie, MA School Counseling \u201924: Cultivating Connections<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Taryn Hastie, motivated by her future role as an English-speaking counselor, seeks to make all families feel heard and supported. Her approach to research is driven by the desire to &#8220;become better versed in effectively amplifying what families are already doing to support their students.&#8221; Taryn&#8217;s work at Chapman University\u2019s Student Psychological Counseling Services, alongside her educational journey at Attallah College, has emphasized the importance of connecting with the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of students and their families. Through the guidance of professors <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/our-faculty\/randelle-kirkemo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Randelle Kirkemo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and Professor<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/our-faculty\/darwin-vega\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Darwin Vega<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and inspired by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.chapman.edu\/2022\/02\/01\/chapman-professors-new-book-shares-stories-of-parental-sacrifice-behind-latinx-student-success\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Stephany Cuevas\u2019s research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Taryn and Andres crafted a presentation that champions cultural sustainability and confronts pervasive stereotypes at the annual CASC conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A Path Forward<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As both students prepare to graduate in the Spring, their paths reflect a shared commitment to serving communities with empathy and innovation. Andres aspires to return to Long Beach Unified School District, hoping to support low-income BIPOC communities through enhanced parental engagement practices. Taryn looks forward to a career as a school counselor or therapist in Orange County, focusing on supporting students in identifying and achieving their mental health goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their work serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role school counselors and educators play in bridging the gap between schools and non-English-speaking families. Through research, engagement, and a deep commitment to inclusivity, Andres Rocha and Taryn Hastie are not just preparing for their futures\u2014they&#8217;re shaping the future of educational engagement in our diverse society.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6341\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6341\" style=\"width: 335px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6341\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/03\/IMG_0679-2.jpg\" alt=\"School Counseling Research Feature\" width=\"335\" height=\"251\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R): Dr. Randee Kirkemo, Taryn Hastie, Andres Rocha, and Professor Darwin Vega at CASC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an era where diversity in education demands innovative approaches, two school counseling graduate students from Attallah College of Educational 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