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Centennial

Counseling Office: 770.650.4230, ext. 137/138
Department Chair: Shellie Caplinger
Department Website: Centennial Counseling

Mission Statement

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Believing 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

2010 CHS Senior Review
College Board Website
College Bound Seminar Survey
Georgia Career Information System
Georgia College 411

Counselors

Students are assigned to counselors by student last name.

A - Dam Michael Absher
Dan - Hou Shellie Caplinger
Hov - Mord Patrick Cox
More - Seo Melissa Freeman
Sep - Z Hella Peart

Staff Profiles

Michael Absher

Michael Absher

Counselor for last names A - Dam
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

Shellie Caplinger

Shellie Caplinger

Counselor for last names Dan - Hou
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

Patrick Cox

Patrick Cox

Counselor for last names Hov - Mord
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

Melissa Freeman

Melissa Freeman

Counselor for last names More - Seo
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

Laura Grace Faris

Graduation Coach
Email: FarisLG@fultonschools.org
Knight since 2008

Education

BS Linguistics, University of Georgia
MAT Education, Piedmont College





Hella Peart

Hella Peart

Counselor for last names Sep - 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



Getra White

Getra White

Counseling Professional Assistant
Email: WhiteF@fultonschools.org
Knight since 1997