The students engage in rigorous classes and are always ready for the next challenge. The students are respectful and eager to take advice that we may offer. I find so many of the parents are very supportive of the educators here. I love Parkview High School because of the students and the parents. I have now been at Parkview High School full-time for 7 years. In 2011, I went to work for GIVE West Middle School (half-time) and Parkview High School (half-time). In 2006, I came to Gwinnett County where I started out as a High School Graduation Coach at Phoenix High School. I served as an SAT Prep Early Morning Class Instructor, a Math SAT Teacher, and an SAT Coordinator. I was an Instructional Extension Coordinator where I wrote a yearly proposal for zero period classes for students needing to make up credits. During my time there, I was a Lanier Technical College Advisory Committee Member. In 1999, I returned to North Forsyth High School where I stayed until 2006. After arriving on campus, I decided that counseling was my true passion so I returned to Georgia and took a job at the Cottage School (a private school for students with mild learning disabilities). I worked there until 1998 when I decided I would go back to Western New York to pursue a Physical Therapy degree. I began my career in 1996 at North Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA. I also attended Walden University where I finished all but my dissertation in a Health Psychology Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Canisius College. in Psychology from the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Fredonia. You get back what you give out” - Nancy Reagan “I am a big believer that eventually everything comes back to you. I am excited to continue helping students through the high school journey. I am married to my wonderful husband who is a teacher with GCPS and we have two children. I am a member of the American School Counselor Association and the Georgia School Counselors Association. During those three years I was able to earn certificates in the following fields: Academic Advising, Diversity & Inclusion, and Emergency Preparedness Conflict De-Escalation. I began my career as an Academic Advisor at the University of Georgia in the College of Education where I worked for three years. I attended Georgia Southern University (Go Eagles!) where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Development and my Master of Education degree in Counselor Education, with an emphasis in School Counseling. Hello, I am currently in my 7th year as a School Counselor here at Parkview. My favorite times are spent with family and close friends. I will use my role as a counselor to positively impact the administration, faculty and students here at Parkview.įun Facts: I really enjoy listening to live music, reading a good book, and finding a new hiking trail. I believe that school counseling practices in high schools contribute greatly to the atmosphere, culture and educational outcomes of a school. If you have any NCAA questions or want to play a sport in college come see me! I currently serve as the 21-22 Peer Leadership Coordinator. This school year will be my 3rd year at Parkview High School. Afterwards, I moved to Connecticut with my husband and I worked in Special Education at Plainville High School. I played four years of collegiate basketball for Appalachian State and continued as a Graduate Assistant Coach while earning my Masters in School Counseling in 2017. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University in 2015. Hello Panthers! I am so excited to be in Gwinnett County and serve as a School Counselor at Parkview.
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