Welcome to Minor Elementary's School Counseling Page!

Contact Information

Lakisha Charles
Grades: Kindergarten and 3rd
Phone: 678-245-3167
Email Ms. Charles

Ayesha Quick
Grades: 1st and 4th
Phone: 678-380-7250
Email Ms. Quick

Garrece Walker
Grades: 2nd and 5th
Phone: 770-381-4268
Email Ms. Walker

Who are School Counselors?

We are certified educators who improve student success for all Minor Elementary students by implementing a data-informed school counseling program. We play an important role in creating an equitable, inclusive school culture. We advocate for all students and collaborate with school staff, administration, and community/family members in the delivery of programs and activities to help students achieve academic success. 

School Counselors Help ALL Students:

• apply academic achievement strategies
• manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
• plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)

School Counselor Qualifications:

• Hold, at minimum, a master’s degree in school counseling
• Meet Georgia certification standards
• Fulfill continuing education requirements
• Uphold ethical and professional standards

School Counselors Provide:

• individual student academic planning and goal setting
• school counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
• short-term counseling to students
• referrals for long-term support
• collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success
• advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
• data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges