Crews Middle School

Building a Tradition of Excellence

If you need immediate mental health support for your student, contact the GCAL Line: 1-800-715-4225 or through the MyGCAL App: https://tinyurl.com/myGCALApp.

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Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454) (TTY users: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-8000-273-8255) OR Text the Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Counseling Events and Announcements

School counselors at Crews serve ALL students by providing programs and services that support development in academics, social/emotional health, and career readiness. Every child has unique skills and abilities which can prepare them for success. At the same time, they also may face personal and systemic challenges. Shoulder-to-shoulder with families, teachers, and administration, school counselors are a part of the team that makes our school truly great.

School Counselors provide classroom lessons, small groups, and one-on-one sessions. Some of the common skills we focus on include: problem-solving, decision making, stress, conflict resolution, working cooperatively, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Students may visit counselors as needed and parents will be notified as needed. Parents and teachers may refer students to a counselor if a concern arises.

KIM DICKSON, 6TH GR COUNSELOR
770-736-4156 / Kim.Dickson@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Dickson is a native of South Carolina, but has lived in Georgia since 1998, except for the 7 years she lived in New Mexico! She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Georgia State University, her Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of West Alabama and her Educational Specialist in Educational and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. This is her 20th year as an educator, having served at the elementary, middle and high school levels. She has one adult daughter and a super cute dog named Leo. She loves traveling, listening to music, spending time with friends and family and Clemson Tigers! She believes that it still takes a village to raise a child and that all children, when supported and championed, can find success in life

Shayla Thompson, 7TH GR COUNSELOR
770-736-8447 /Shayla.Thompson@gcpsk12.org

Mrs. Thompson earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science and Master of Education in Professional Counseling degrees both from The University of Georgia. Mrs. Thompson has four years of counseling experience in middle and high school settings. Her first career was in College Advising but after two years of leading high school students through the post-secondary process, she returned to graduate school to purse her passion for school counseling. Her “why” for being a school counselor is the kids. She believes all students need a champion and advocate who keeps their best interest in the forefront. She is married with one child and loves traveling, listening to music and singing, trying new food, and watching football.

TAJAH PINKARD, 8TH GR COUNSELOR
770-736-8647 / Tajah.Pinkard@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Pinkard, a former resident of California and South Carolina, is happy to join the School Counseling team at Crews Middle School. She is a proud graduate of Spelman College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, which sparked her interest in working with the K-12 population as she “makes a choice to change the world.” Ms. Pinkard also earned a Master of Education and Education Specialist in Professional School Counseling from the University of Georgia. She looks forward to being a safe space for all 8th grade students, while also helping them prepare for future success. Outside of school, her hobbies include watching drama series, reading books, and spending time with her nephews.