"Confidential Concerns: High School Counselor Creates Unconventional Support System for Troubled Teens" In a unique approach to addressing the mental health needs of her students, Tecumseh Public Schools counselor Krystalyn Musselman has created an anonymous question box, where students can submit their concerns and queries in complete secrecy. The cardboard box, which has become a symbol of the program, serves as a lifeline for students struggling with issues ranging from bullying and relationships to academic pressures and personal crises. By providing a safe and confidential space for students to express themselves, Musselman is helping to break down barriers and foster a sense of trust among her students. But what happens when the box is opened, and how is Musselman using this innovative approach to support the well-being 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 ...
