291. Engaging Students in Class Lessons with Lacey Dixon
From School Counseling Simplified Podcast by Rachel Davis
March 10, 2026 · 18 min · Season 6 · Episode 291
About this episode
In this episode, Rachel Davis interviews Lacey Dixon about engaging students in class lessons and her approach to fostering a positive learning environment.
Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Today I am interviewing Lacey, a school counselor and IMPACT member. In this episode, we are talking all about class lessons and the engaging formula she uses to keep students involved and excited about learning. Lacey Dixon is an enthusiastic educator that leads with positive intention while fostering a nurturing, growth-oriented inclusive environment for her school and community. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Innovation, a Masters in School Counseling, and a Masters in Instruction that has served her well as a seventeen-year education veteran and first-generation college student. This school year marked a turning point as she began her new journey as a first-year school counselor. Previously, she served as a secondary agriscience educator and FFA advisor, an ag relationship manager in the private sector and instructional leader at an intermediate school. Blending her love of teaching, and intuitive ability to build strong relationships with students, Dr. Dixon strives to create a learning environment where all students feel loved and welcomed from the moment they walk through their school…
People in this episode
Host: Rachel Davis
Guest: Lacey Dixon
Topics covered
- student engagement
- class lessons
- school counseling
- educational leadership
- social emotional intelligence
Keywords
- school counseling
- student engagement
- educational leadership
- class lessons
- social emotional intelligence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: IMPACT, FFA
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