The PSSCA Middle School Counselor of the Year is Hillcrest Middle School’s Kim Groome. Kim plays an important role advocating for school counselors at the city and state levels. She ensures that building and district leaders understand the role of a school counselor. At the state level, Kim worked to rewrite, update, and make significant changes to the Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling model. Through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, Kim is making changes that benefit all students.