Joshua Rodgers

Josh Rodgers is a Student Success Coach at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School with more than 15 years of experience in education. Throughout his career, he has worked as a classroom teacher, school counselor, Dean of Social-Emotional Learning and Culture, and student support leader.

Josh earned his M.Ed. in Educational Psychology with a specialization in School Counseling from the University of Texas at Austin and holds an Illinois Professional Educator License in School Counseling. He is also a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), National Certified Counselor, and National Board Certified School Counselor.

Josh believes that strong relationships are at the center of student success. His approach emphasizes understanding each student’s individual needs while maintaining high expectations, building self-advocacy skills, and helping students develop the confidence and strategies they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.