--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Nancy Secrest description: With degrees in education, Christian psychology, and school counseling, Nancy is dually licensed as a Clinical Pastoral Counselor and School Counselor. She taught second grade and kindergarten for Dublin City Schools and started Blessings Unlimited Christian Counseling. She served on staff at Worthington Christian School as Student Services Coordinator, Psychology teacher, and most recently as school counselor. --- - [VISIT WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEBSITE](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) - [![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png)](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) [![DOWNLOAD VIEWBOOK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482) - [Ages 3-K Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Grades 1-5 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Grades 6-8 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Grades 9-12 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ## Navigating Your Child's Education: Grades 9-12 ## Nancy Secrest ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nancy%20Secrest.png?width=35&name=Nancy%20Secrest.png) With degrees in education, Christian psychology, and school counseling, Nancy is dually licensed as a Clinical Pastoral Counselor and School Counselor. She taught second grade and kindergarten for Dublin City Schools and started Blessings Unlimited Christian Counseling. She served on staff at Worthington Christian School as Student Services Coordinator, Psychology teacher, and most recently as school counselor. ## Recent Posts ###### 2 min read ## [New Year: What's Your Vision?](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/2020-whats-your-vision) By [Nancy Secrest](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/author/nancy-secrest) on Jan 1, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WHATS.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/2020-whats-your-vision) As another year (and WHAT a year!) is in the books, we are invited into a season of reflection on the last twelve months, as well as a time to set goals for the coming year. From a mental and emotional health standpoint, this process is especially important this year. For a year unlike any other we've experienced, it's a unique opportunity to sit down as a family to reflect on the past and dream about the future.  Topics: [Teens](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/teens) [Parenting](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/parenting) [New Year Resolutions](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/new-year-resolutions) [SMART Goals](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/smart-goals) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/2020-whats-your-vision) ###### 4 min read ## [Your Teen and Stress](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/your-teen-and-stress) By [Nancy Secrest](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/author/nancy-secrest) on Sep 19, 2019 7:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/STRESS%20in%20you%20CHILD%20(2).png)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/your-teen-and-stress) Anxiety is something that affects all ages in our society, but it is especially prevalent in the high school years. While high school has always been marked by increasing independence and preparing for adulthood, they are arguably more challenging now than ever before due to the busyness of our culture, the pressures and prevalence of after-school activities and the often-consuming use of technology. Topics: [High School](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/high-school) [Teen Mental Health](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/teen-mental-health) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/your-teen-and-stress) [All posts](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/all) ### Featured ### SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE MORE HELPFUL ARTICLES FOR NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) Worthington Christian School is Columbus, Ohio's leader in K-12 grade Christian education. - BLOG MENU - [Navigating Ages 3-K](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Navigating Grades 1-5](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Navigating Grades 6-8](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Navigating Grades 9-12](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ###### Contact Us 614-431-8215 [info@worthingtonchristian.com](mailto:info@worthingtonchristian.com) 6675 Worthington-Galena Road Worthington, OH 43085 ###### Subscribe ©2020 Worthington Christian School, Inc. 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