"Anonymous Questions, No Judgment: A High School Counselor's Unconventional Approach to Student Support" In a bid to create a safe and non-judgmental space for students to express themselves, high school counselor Krystalyn Musselman has turned to an unorthodox tool: an anonymous question box. The cardboard box, which has become a symbol of her commitment to student well-being, allows students at Tecumseh Public Schools to submit their concerns, worries, and questions without fear of repercussions or embarrassment. By leveraging this simple yet effective method, Musselman aims to break down barriers and foster open communication with her students, tackling issues that might otherwise go unaddressed. But what kind of questions is she receiving, and how is she using this innovative approach to make a real difference in the lives of her students?


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 ...