Today we’d like to introduce you to Nita June.
Hi Nita, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I was inspired to establish June College Counseling & Coaching after spending many years as a full-time teacher, and in the school admissions world, I saw more and more high school students anxious, burnt-out, frustrated, and confused about their future and current state of education. As a teacher, I could only do so much. But in my current work, I am able to counsel, mentor, guide, and coach young adults to gain confidence in themselves and clarity in and trust of the future that awaits them.
In this role, I see students holistically. Although I have my methodology and systems, I do not come to my work with young adults with a predetermined agenda or “set path.”.And this is what I feel is lacking in many of today’s educational institutions. Much of public education is black and white, right and wrong. But life is not that! I support my students to relax into the beautiful journey of creating a life worth living.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Transitioning into this work–gaining clients–took years. I suggest to others venturing out on their own to have patience, trust–and work your buns off knowing that it WILL end up fabulously in the end if you’re willing to put in the hard work, effort, and believe in yourself!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about June College Counseling & Coaching?
As an independent educational consultant (also known as an independent college counselor and mentor), I approach my work as a guide in a “choose your own adventure” novel, with the “adventure” being the future and the “novel” being life. This adventure is a serious and important one, not to be taken lightly. And it is process that can certainly have lightness and–yes, even joy–in it!
I work with students from start to finish of the college admissions process. I am not just a college counselor but I am essentially a coach, mentor, “fairy godmother auntie” and teacher rolled into one. While I don’t make dreams come true with a swish of my wand, I do help to make my students’ dreams clear and the application process be one of straightforwardness and ease.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I am already beginning to expand more into building partnerships and opportunities for my students to that are alternatives to college – from gap year programs, to apprenticeships and mentorships. I see this as the next direction that many students will be heading in–especially as college gets more and more expensive!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.NitaJune.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitajune/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/june-college-counseling-louisville
