Robin Lanehurst M.Ed.

About

Robin Lanehurst, M.Ed., has over a decade of experience in public education as a classroom teacher, professional school counselor, and curriculum designer. She holds an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, Robin works as a consultant and coach for families with middle school students and writes for several outlets on mental health and education topics. She lives in Houston, TX, with her wife, son, vegetable garden, and a small menagerie of animals.

Recent Posts

Setting Intentions for the New Year

Do you struggle to keep your resolutions every year? Try setting intentions instead.

Single-Member vs. At-Large School Boards: Examples of Equity

Is your school board exclusionary by design?

Why Consent Education Shouldn't Be Controversial

Consent education doesn't have to be controversial — in fact, it doesn't even have to be about sex.

Kids Need More Than 'Back to Normal' Post-COVID-19

Should our goal be getting our kids "back to normal" post-COVID? Or can we strive for something better?

Supporting Mental Health Means Supporting Trans Rights

The year 2021 has been terrible for trans rights, and mental health workers have a responsibility to speak out against anti-trans legislation.

Counseling Yourself Out of a Job

What does it mean to "counsel yourself out of a job"? This lesson from social justice organizing has profound implications for the mental health field.

The Answer to Saving Kids' Lives Is Not to Hire More School Counselors

Professional school counselors are being used for admin tasks while our kids urgently need more mental health support. Here's what we can do about it.