Prior to pursuing her Master’s in Counseling, Devan served for three years as a high school director in Bethesda, Maryland. As she worked with high school students, she loved and felt privileged to listen to students stories and seek to walk alongside them in their struggles and joys. Devan is passionate about building relationships and sharing life stories in community in order to provide spaces for people to be known and loved.
When I served in youth ministry I couldn’t stand being asked about my dating life. It didn’t matter who was asking—parent, student, fellow church staff—I didn’t want to be asked. But it was always hardest when a student…
Dear Parent, Right off the bat let me confess I am not a parent, nor do I profess to have any idea what it feels like to be one. However, in my role as a youth worker I…
I will never forget the first time a student told me they were self-harming; nor will I forget the second, third, or fourth time. There is something so paralyzing about looking into the face of brokenness and hurt,…
