Welcome to Dodgen Middle School's Counseling website! We are excited to work with you throughout the 2023-2024 school year!
Meet the counselors
Dodgen counselors have assigned grade levels but very often work as a team to assist in major activities.
Tonia Martin-Gatlin6th Grade
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Kathryn Palmer 7th Grade [email protected] APPOINTMENT REQUEST Kathryn is coming to us most recently from Gwinnett County and Rome City Schools. This is her 18th year as a school counselor. She received her Masters of Education in School Counseling from Valdosta State, and an Education Specialist in School Counseling from the University of Georgia. Fun Facts: In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys traveling, walking her Labrador, watching football (GO Dawgs), and spending time with her 3 kids and husband. Kathryn is very excited to join the Dodgen family and support students and families. |
Kaley Hammonds8th grade
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Office Hours:
Monday -Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
About our program:
Our Mission Statement:
School counselors will provide comprehensive school counseling services that are equitable, data-driven, and developmentally appropriate. CCSD school counselors will also contribute to a school culture, where students feel included, safe, and supported, while advocating to remove barriers from student learning. Our Vision Statement: Students will be college- and career-ready, meeting their academic and social/emotional potential, while contributing to their communities and thriving in an ever-changing global society. Our Beliefs: Students are our highest priority and have a right to a quality education. All students have the right to a safe supportive learning environment. All students have the right to be heard and treated with respect and dignity. All students have the right to access services from a professional school counselor who collaborates with staff, families, and community. Advocate for all students encouraging them to develop to their fullest potential. |
Services we provide:
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION Counselors go into classrooms throughout the school year to deliver instruction on various topics that align with the American School Counseling Association's mindsets and behaviors. GROUP COUNSELING Counselors run small groups throughout the school year for students who have common interests or concerns. Counselors receive referrals from parents, teachers, and administrators. These groups may include, but are not limited to the following: Peer Relations, New Students, Social Skills, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, and Organizational Skills. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING Individual personal/social, academic, and career counseling is available during the school day. Sessions are kept confidential except when students disclose they are being hurt, are hurting someone else, or they are wanting to hurt themselves. RESPONSIVE SERVICES When students disclose they are being hurt, are hurting someone else, or wanting to hurt themselves, counselors respond to the needs of students, staff and community in times of crisis/emergency. |