Becky Zech-Stephenson is a retired public school Counselor with 41 years of experience in education, including 38 years in elementary settings. Throughout her career, Becky has been driven by a passion for supporting children’s emotional development and teaching the life skills that foster confidence, self-efficacy, and personal safety.

In addition to her work with students, Becky has had the opportunity to help empower the adults around them. She has extensive experience in parent training, team building, and strengthening relationships among educators, believing that collaboration and trust create the foundation for thriving school communities and foster social, emotional, and academic achievement of children.

Even in retirement, Becky continues to share her expertise in meaningful ways. She currently contracts with Child Builders and serves part-time as a counselor and social-emotional specialist in an early childhood center. In this role, she embraces early intervention and works closely with children, parents, and care-givers.

Becky is also a proud mom of two successful daughters and finds great joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and extended family in Michigan. Her family remains one of her greatest sources of pride, inspiration, and happiness.