• Simpson Counseling Department

  • Meet Your Counselor 

    Sheri Terry (Grades PreK, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th)I am a native of Gwinnett County and graduated from Duluth High School. I received a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia and a Master's and Specialist's degree from Florida State University. I am excited to embark on my 17th year at Simpson Elementary. I have two boys in 7th and 8th grade that are products of our wonderful school!   

     

    Nicole Faulstich (Grades K and 1st)
    Georgia became my home 2 years ago when I moved from Indiana, where I grew up and received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Purdue University. I just graduated with my Master's degree from Georgia State University and am thrilled to start my first year at Simpson Elementary. When I am not at school, I love spending time with my husband and our two purrfect cats! 
     
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  • Contacting Your Counselor

    The counselor works with students individually, in small groups and in whole class lessons/meetings. Counselors also support teachers and parents in supporting their student/child. Students can meet with a counselor due to self-referral, staff referral or parent referral. 

    We are here if you need us! 
    Sheri Terry (Grades PreK, 2nd-5th) can be reached on her direct line at 770-326-8074 or via email at sheri.terry@gcpsk12.org
    Nicole Faulstich (Grades K & 1st) can be reached on her direct line at 770-417-2411 or via email at nicole.faulstich@gcpsk12.org *please note that Mrs. Faulstich is part-time and works Wednesdays-Fridays.
    If you need immediate assistance, please reach out to Sheri Terry

    You can also click on the links below and your referral will be sent to me: 

    Parent Referral https://forms.gle/YBseHUmnfqzQUY9QA  

    Teacher Referral https://forms.gle/nfr7DAEnXGXcJqJt9  

    Student Referral https://forms.gle/RX4Lf6dEcKEW7cGBA

  • Care Team

    Care Team is an organization designed to help meet the needs of Simpson families in emergency situations. The team assists with food, school supplies, clothes, and other emergency needs. We also support famlies during the holidays through our Giving Tree. If you, your community and/or business would like to contribute to the special needs of our children, feel free to make a donation or contact Sheri Terry. 

    If you are in need of support from our Care Team, please contact Sheri Terry or complete the following form: https://forms.gle/Jo65mRG4CFax79Ug6  

     

  • Core Curriculum

    All students in K-5receive core counseling lessons on personal safety (Think First & Stay Safe), Lifelines (Suicide Prevention - 5th only), and careers (Career Clusters). 

    Think First & Stay Safe

    The Think First & Stay Safe™ program is a research-based program that teaches specific personal safety education by way of interactive classroom lessons, classroom posters, role playing and corresponding activities.  Think First & Stay Safe™ enables students to take an active and necessary role in protecting themselves from abuse and exploitation. You can learn more about the detailed lesson plans and research behind this program at www.childluresprevention.com. Please be aware that more information is provided on the website than is actually used in Gwinnett County. Parents have the opportunity to preview the materials used in the Child Lures lessons during the Early Release Days in October. Your child will bring home a letter after they receive the lesson that lets you know when the lesson was taught. The letter will also give you some more information and talking points. 

    Lifelines (5th grade ONLY)
    Lifelines is an evidence-based curriculum, to educate students in grades 5, 7, and 9 on the facts about suicide and students’ role in suicide prevention. The program curriculum includes developmentally appropriate class discussions, student handouts, videos, and corresponding activities. The program curriculum was submitted and reviewed by the Community Health Education Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Lifelines Prevention program is to provide accurate and relevant information about youth suicide, learn how to respond to suicidal friends, and where to go for help.

    Career Clusters 

     In 1st through 5th grade, students are exposed to the 17 career clusters. Career Clusters represent a grouping of occupations according to common knowledge and skills for the purpose of organizing educational programs and curricula, and providing career and academic development for all students. 1st Grade: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics and Law, Public Safety & Security 

    2nd Grade: Arts, A/V Technology & Communication, Health Science and Education & Training 

    3rd Grade: Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services and Energy 

    4th Grade: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), Manufacturing, Business Management & Administration and Architecture & Construction 

    5th Grade: Finance, Information Technology, Marketing and Government & Public Administration