"Confidential Concerns: High School Counselor Creates Unconventional Support System for Teenagers" In a unique approach to student support, Krystalyn Musselman, a counselor at Tecumseh Public Schools, has devised an innovative way to help high schoolers navigate their challenges. On a daily basis, Musselman relies on a worn cardboard box, which serves as a symbol of anonymity, allowing students to submit their concerns without fear of judgment or repercussions. Through the box, Musselman receives a steady stream of questions and confessions, offering her a glimpse into the complex lives of her students. As she fields these queries through Zoom calls, Musselman is providing a vital lifeline to students who may be struggling with everything from academic pressures to personal relationships.


Krystalyn Musselman holds a worn cardboard box up to the screen on our Zoom call. It’s the anonymous question box she relies on to field queries from high schoolers at Tecumseh Public Schools in ...