GSCS Counselors Monthly Update
August 2022 - Sandra Long, Counselor Coordinator
Here We Go 22-23!
I am so excited about this school year and the opportunity GSCS Counselors have to make in the life trajectory of thousands of students. You have worked hard to create goals and plans for an impactful year. My ask of you is to remember your why when your to-do list gets longer and your days feel shorter. EACH student needs a champion that advocates for them every single day. Many times that person is the school counselor. We cannot change the daily challenges that students face but we have the ability to equip them with coping skills, resilience, perseverance, social skills, and college/career planning opportunities that position them for success. We only have these babies for a short while, let's not give up a minute. Your entire school community needs the unique role you play in the culture, climate, and success of your school. My role as the Counselor Coordinator is to support you. I am honored to work with the most hard working team in the system. Let's do this! 22-23 Here We Go!!!
Remember Your WHY
Welcome to the GSCS Counseling Team!
SHS- Minyatta Bell
GHS- Mary "Caitlin" Barksdale and Jocosta Odom
Kennedy- Rachel Matthews
Cowan Elementary- Sharmeka Taylor
Moore- Tameka Flynt
Anne Street- Tosha Gilmore-McCarty and Carla Griffin
Click here for the entire counselor and extension list.
Advocate for Your Program
Effective school counseling programs are data-informed. The infographic below shows how many students were served by GSCS counselors between Jan.-May 2022. Promoting the work you do is the best advocacy tool for your program. The monthly report will be sent to you every month.
Empower EACH student to graduate college and career ready. Contact dana.hall@gscs.org to find out ways your school can partner with GRCCA.
βοΈ August to-do list
- Annual Agreement
- School Counseling Plan/ Cluster Presentations in September
- Monthly and Weekly Calendar/Share with Principal
- Create opportunities to promote your counseling program to staff, students, families
- Child Abuse Training for Staff
Sandra Long, Counselor Coordinator
Email: sandra.long@gscs.org
Location: 234 East Taylor Street, Griffin, GA, USA
Phone: 678-967-9857
Twitter: @gscscounselor