Ms. Elder has been an educator for more than 20 years.  Prior to becoming a School Counselor, she was an English teacher for 12 years during which time she was recognized as a STAR teacher and was the recipient of the Educator of Distinction Award by the National Society of High School Scholars.  She has been a Workshop Facilitator for the Alabama College Association and for Lawson State College in the area of Adult Education. Ms. Elder holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from The University of Alabama, a Master’s Degree in English Education from The University of West Georgia, and an Ed.S in School Counseling from the University of West Alabama.  Ms. Elder is the mother of three and resides in Gwinnett County. 

Mrs. Elder is available Monday through Friday.