Student Wellbeing
Reach Cyber Charter School takes the wellbeing of our students seriously, and we are proud to offer a wide range of services to support this mission. A key part of that commitment is ensuring that every student is connected with our dedicated School Counseling team. Today, we are excited to spotlight one outstanding member of that team: Christopher Cronce. Christopher has been a valued School Counselor at Reach Cyber since 2019, bringing passion, pride, and purpose to his role every day. One of the aspects he values most about working at Reach is the opportunity for our counseling team to deliver weekly, proactive lessons that span academic, career, and social/emotional development. This approach is uniquely impactful; in many districts, school counselors rarely have the opportunity to connect with students so consistently and preventatively. Rather than responding only when challenges arise, Christopher and the team help prepare students with skills they can carry with them throughout life.
Approach to Connection
Christopher has spent much of his adult life in education, whether as a college Academic Advisor or an After-School Program Coordinator for elementary students. No matter the setting, he has always been drawn to spaces where learning thrives. What truly sets him apart as a School Counselor is his love of teaching. He enjoys creating opportunities for students to showcase their knowledge in creative ways and foster an environment where they can learn from one another. His classes are filled with laughter, improvisation, and moments that highlight the wit and wisdom of our students, making each session engaging, meaningful, and fun. Christopher also excels at meeting students where they are. Recognizing the growing role of gaming in therapeutic spaces, he thoughtfully incorporates game-based approaches into counseling sessions to help students feel more comfortable and open when discussing difficult topics. This innovative and empathetic approach helps lower barriers and builds trust.
Outside of Reach
Outside of Reach Cyber, Christopher is both an avid world traveler and a musician. One of his most memorable experiences was traveling the world with his wife for 11 months, carrying little more than two backpacks and a tent while serving in communities across the globe. His dream vacations are to one day climb Machu Picchu and walk the Redwood Forest. Alongside travelling, he has been involved in a wide range of musical projects, from stadium rock and heavy metal to bluegrass and beyond. Music has always served as a powerful connector for Christopher, whether working with adults in an inpatient rehabilitation setting or building relationships with students at Reach. Writing, listening to, and performing music has long been a therapeutic tool for him and others, blending mindfulness, creative expression, reflection, affirmation, and even the scientifically supported healing properties of sound and frequency. Christopher, your dedication, creativity, and heart for students are deeply valued here at Reach Cyber. Thank you for all that you do-and keep on rocking!
