Visions In Education Counseling Team Featured at National School Counseling Leadership Conference 2026
The Visions In Education counseling team participated in the Hatching Results National School Counseling Leadership Conference (NSCLC) 2026, held February 24–26. NSCLC is a one-of-a-kind professional development event designed specifically for administrators and leaders who support school counseling programs at the school, district, and state levels. The conference focuses on empowering leaders with data-driven strategies, innovative frameworks, and insights from national experts.
On Day 1, four members of Visions In Education’s counseling team—Mariah Ernst-Collins, Counseling Manager, Sander Salguero, Home School Counselor, Jen Nino, Lead Counselor, Independent Study, and Julie Winalski, University Prep Counselor—facilitated a breakout session titled “Bridging the Gap: Building a Comprehensive School Counseling Program in a Virtual Non-Seat-Based Educational Setting.” Participants were guided through an interactive presentation highlighting strategies for delivering equitable, high-impact counseling services in virtual and non-traditional learning environments.
In addition to the counseling team’s attendance, Home School principals Morgan Lynch and Amy Valenzuela attended the conference to support the team, engage in learning alongside them, and bring back insights to strengthen counseling and instructional alignment across programs.
Additionally, Mariah Ernst-Collins was one of just three leaders nationwide invited to deliver an inspiring “Egg Talk” at the conference, titled “What Happens When Leaders Are Willing to Grow.” Her presentation emphasized the importance of
self-reflection, adaptability, and continuous growth in effective school counseling leadership.
This national recognition highlights Visions In Education’s commitment to innovative, student-centered counseling practices and positions the organization as a leader in virtual and non-seat-based educational support.
“I am so incredibly proud of our counseling team and the dedication they’ve shown in building a comprehensive program where students come first,” said Mariah. “I’m especially appreciative of Sander, Jen, and Julie, who all contributed to designing and delivering our breakout session, showcasing the innovative ways we support students in a virtual, non-seat-based learning environment. Their expertise and collaboration truly highlight the impact of student-centered counseling.”