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Counseling
Counseling Office: 770.650.4230, ext. 137/138
Department Chair: Shellie Caplinger
Department Website: Centennial Counseling
Mission Statement
Full DocumentBelieving that all students have the ability to learn and can be successful with positive reinforcement and encouragement, that all students have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, that all students have the right to a safe learning environment, that all students have equal access to counseling opportunities, and that all students have the potential to complete high school in preparation for a variety of post-secondary options, the mission of the Centennial High School Counseling Department is to provide comprehensive and developmentally appropriate counseling services by using research-based, data-driven interventions that promote academic achievement, career exploration, and social-emotional growth for all students. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to become successful and productive citizens in the global society through collaboration with school and community stakeholders. The counseling mission statement is congruent with the precepts of the American School Counselor Association, the Centennial High School mission statement, and the professional philosophies of the Centennial High School counselors.
Recommended Websites
College Board WebsiteCollege Bound Seminar Survey
Georgia Career Information System
Georgia College 411
Counselors
Students are assigned to counselors by student last name.| A - Choi | Michael Absher |
| Choj - Gol | Shellie Caplinger |
| Gom - Lap | Patrick Cox |
| Laq - Os | Melissa Freeman |
| Ot - Si | Meredith Makar |
| Sj - Z | Hella Peart |
Staff Profiles
Counselor for last names A - Choi
Email: Absher@fultonschools.org
Knight since 1998
Education
BS Biology, Wake Forest University
MTS Theology, Vanderbilt University
MS Counseling and Development, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Classes Taught
College Bound Seminar
Counselor for last names Choj - Gol
Email: Caplinger@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2006
Education
BM Music Education, Youngstown State University
MEd School Counseling, University of Georgia
EdS, School Counseling, University of Georgia
Classes Taught
College Bound Seminar
Other Responsibilities
Department Chair, New Student Program
Counselor for last names Gom - Lap
Email: CoxP@fultonschools.org
Knight since 1997
Education
BA Health Education, Glassboro State College (now Rowan University)
MA Student Personnel Services, Glassboro State College
Counseling Certification, State University of New York at Oswego
Classes Taught
College Bound Seminar
Counselor for last names Laq - Os
Email: FreemanMA@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2005
Education
BA Psychology, University of Virginia
MEd Guidance and Counseling, University of Georgia
Classes Taught
College Bound Seminar
Laura Grace Faris
Graduation Coach
Email: FarisLG@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2008
Education
BS Linguistics, University of Georgia
MAT Education, Piedmont College
Counselor for last names Ot - Si
Email: MakarM@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2008
Education
BBA Business Administration, Emory University
MEd Counseling and Personnel Services, University of Maryland
Classes Taught
College Bound Seminar
Counselor for last names Sj - Z
Email: Peart@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2004
Education
BA Business Administration, Stephen’s College
MS Guidance Counseling, St. Thomas University
Classes Taught
College Bound Seminar
Counseling Professional Assistant
Email: Prattes@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2003
Counseling Professional Assistant
Email: WhiteF@fultonschools.org
Knight since 1997