About Debra Brokaw
I’m Debra Brokaw. I’ve been married to my best friend, Chris, for 23 years, and we’re raising five kids. Life is busy in the best way. Outside of work, I love gardening, the lake, and a quiet porch moment when I can get one. You’ll also find us on the sidelines at games and meets, cheering for our kids and rooting for the Cubs and the Hawkeyes.
Professional Snapshot:
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Strengthen comprehensive school counseling programs aligned to the ASCA National Model
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Align counseling goals to district priorities, ASCA Student Standards, and data
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Combine professional learning + coaching to support implementation and practice change
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Build sustainable systems that clarify priorities and support consistent implementation across buildings
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Use evidence of learning growth and feedback data to guide next steps and measure progress
Professional Journey:
My career in education began in 2001 as a classroom teacher. In 2007, I transitioned into school counseling, working with students, educators, and families in both rural and urban communities across K-12, primarily at the middle and high school levels. After years in schools, I moved into a statewide consulting role at the Area Education Agency (AEA), where I spent four years coaching and supporting school counselor leaders and teams.
Today, through Debra Brokaw Consulting, I help districts strengthen comprehensive school counseling programs by aligning counseling goals to district priorities, ASCA Student Standards, and data. My work is grounded in connection, clear systems, and measurable impact for students.
YOUR EDUCATIONAL PARTNER IN PROGRESS
Building Stronger School Counseling Systems
Debra Brokaw Consulting partners with school counselor teams, building leaders, and district leaders to strengthen comprehensive school counseling programs. Through integrated professional learning, coaching, and consultation, we align goals, ASCA Student Standards, and data to build sustainable systems that support consistent implementation and measurable impact for students.
MY PRIORITIES
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WHO I SERVE
I partner with school counselor teams, building leaders, and district leaders to strengthen comprehensive school counseling programs. Together, we align goals, ASCA Student Standards, and data so counselor time drives student impact.
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WHAT I BUILD
I partner with counselors to build standards-aligned, data-informed systems that clarify priorities, streamline workflows, and support consistent implementation across buildings.
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HOW I DELIVER
I combine professional learning and coaching with a supportive, non-judgmental approach, helping educators apply learning, strengthen practice, and move their work forward.
The goal: clear priorities, consistent implementation, and measurable student impact