Career Counseling

Career Coaching & Journey Mapping

  • At Atlanta Public Schools, we are committed to assisting our employees grow professionally. Whether you’re just starting your career with us or looking to take the next step, our Career Counseling & Journey Mapping services are designed to provide the guidance, tools, and resources you need to achieve your career goals.  

  • Embark on Your Career Journey Today! 

    What is Career Counseling & Journey Mapping?  
    Career Counseling & Journey Mapping is a personalized process that helps you take control of your career path. Through one-on-one career coaching sessions, we work with you to explore your strengths, identify career opportunities within the district, and create a clear action plan to reach your professional milestones.


    Our career counselors, Nikki, Catherine, Jaleesa, LeShandra, and Angelica, are ready to partner with you to achieve your goals. Each has unique specialties to target your needs. Booking your session is quick and easy. Click the link below, and you'll be directed to our external booking page, where you can choose one of our expert counselors and a time that is convenient for you.

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  • Kinthia Reese

    Kinthia Reese

    Kinthia supports all non-instructional roles and specializes in early to mid-career professionals. Her coaching style is encouraging and collaborative. Kinthia is strategic, structured, and supportive, adaptive to your needs.
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  • Catherine Carter

    Catherine Carter

    Cathy supports all non-instructional roles and specializes in mid-career, professional, senior-level, and leadership career levels. Her coaching style is direct but supportive - challenging clients just enough to push forward.
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  • LeShandra Martin

    LeShandra Martin

    LeShandra supports all roles and specializes in all career levels. Her coaching style is mainly strategic and structured. However, she can be encouraging, collaborative, and direct but supportive - depending on your needs.
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  • Nikki Stroud

    Nikki Stroud

    Nikki leads career development for all APS employees across departments and roles. Nikki coaches staff at all levels, from emerging to seasoned leaders, supporting them in navigating their next steps with confidence. Click her image to learn more.

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  • Jalessa Jones

    Jalessa Jones

    Jaleesa supports all roles and specializes in all career levels. Her coaching style is a mix of encouragement and collaborative, direct but supportive, strategic and structured - depending on your needs.
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  • Angelica McFadden, M.Ed.

    Angelica McFadden, M.Ed.

    Angelica supports all non-instructional roles below level 133 and specializes in early and mid-career levels. Her coaching style is encouraging, collaborative, and direct but supportive.
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      One-on-One Career Coaching

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        One-on-One Career Counseling

        This service is exclusively individual and is more personalized and immediate in focus. It involves tailored guidance for specific career-related issues, such as advice on next steps, decision-making, overcoming challenges, or enhancing personal effectiveness. This service is facilitated by trained career coaches and focuses on short-term objectives and growth strategies.

      Journey Mapping

      • planningJourney Mapping

        This service includes both group and individual sessions. The focus is on creating a structured career plan—mapping out one's career journey, identifying strengths, setting long-term goals, and developing an action plan. It’s a more holistic approach to career development, often involving broader discussions about where the employee is heading over time.

      Benefits

      • Who Can Benefit from Career Counseling?  
        This service is open to all employees in the district who want to grow within their current role or explore new opportunities within the district. Whether you’re looking to build new technical skills, expand your knowledge through certification programs, or transition to a different department, career coaching can provide the clarity and resources you need to achieve your goals.

        How Does It Work?  
        The Career Counseling & Journey Mapping process is simple and customized to meet your unique needs:  

        Career Counseling ProcessNeeds Analysis  
        In your first session, we’ll discuss your current role, career aspirations, and any challenges you may be facing.

        Ongoing Support  
        Career development is an ongoing process. We’re here to provide continued support, including follow-up sessions to track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.  

        Why Career Counseling Matters  
        Investing in your career growth benefits both you and our district as a whole, creating a win-win situation for employees and the community we serve. As you build new skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue opportunities for professional development, you not only enhance your own career prospects but also strengthen the district's overall ability to achieve its mission. When you grow, we all grow—and that’s what makes our district stronger.    

        Take control of your future today by scheduling a Career Counseling & Journey Mapping session!