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Scholarships

2020-2021 Scholarship Database

Why High School Counselors? 

High school years are full of growth, promise, excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is the time when students begin to discover what the future holds for them. Secondary school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community.

Need an Appointment?

Students who want to meet with their counselor should schedule an appointment in the School Counseling Office. Students are required to have a pass from their teacher to meet with their counselor during class time.Parents who would like to schedule an appointment with the counselors should call or e-mail the counseling counselor assigned to serve their child.

Secondary School Counselors Collaborate with: 

Parents 
Academic planning/support 
Post-secondary planning 
Scholarship/financial search process 
School-to-parent communications 
School-to-work transition programs 
One-on-one parent conferencing 
Referral process 

Students
Academic support services 
Program planning 
Peer education program 
Peer mediation program 
Crisis management 
Transition programs 

Teachers
Providing recommendations and assisting students with the post-secondary application process 
Classroom guidance lessons on post-secondary planning, study skills, career development, etc. 
School-to-work transition programs 
Academic support, learning style assessment and education to help students succeed academically 
Classroom speakers 

Administrators
Academic support interventions 
Behavioral management plans 
School-wide needs assessments 
Data sharing 
Student assistance team development 

Community
Job shadowing, worked-based learning, part-time jobs, etc. 
Crisis interventions 
Referrals 
Career education

Community Service

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Our Counselors

Kei Colbert – Professional School Counselor

11th Grade Counselor

404-802-5010 (office)

Kei.RamseyColbert@apsk12.org

Ms. Colbert is a School Counselor who brings her passion for guiding high school students along their journey to graduation, and life beyond, to South Atlanta High School. Ms. Colbert was the College and Career Readiness Coordinator for the past two years at her previous high school. She comes with enthusiasm and expertise for giving all students the tools needed to pursue their future goals, with confidence.

As a native New Yorker, Ms. Colbert first moved to Atlanta to attend Clark Atlanta University, where she majored in Mass Media Arts/Public Relations (PR). Her PR career was brief, as her true calling was to be an advocate for underserved youth and communities. Hence, she enrolled in graduate school at The College of New Rochelle in NY, earning her Master’s Degree in Human Services/School Counseling.

Ms. Colbert then dedicated her doctoral studies, in Counselor Education in Supervision, to extensively researching African-American adolescent psychology, multicultural counseling competencies, and social-emotional learning.

Coaching sports is Ms. Colbert’s main passion. She is very serious about competitive cheerleading! She was recognized as the “2014 Coach of the Year” for Section I of NY State Public High School Athletic Association, after turning a team that never placed at cheer competitions into a winning program in three years.

Outside of work, Ms. Colbert spends her time helping her husband with their family business with her husband, and raising her twin daughters. She is unapologetically one of “those moms” who loves to talk about her kids…and show you a picture!

10^th grade-Mr. Hackney: branden.hackney@apsk12.org

• Phone number: 302-536-8116
• Google classroom code:  44wbx6g

Brandon Hackney

Branden Hackney is the counselor for the Class of 2023. Mr. Hackney is originally from Ravenna, Ohio, but was raised in McDonough, GA. He attended The University of Michigan for his Bachelors in English degree, and then The University of North Carolina for his Master’s of Education degree. Mr. Hackney has worked as a high school counselor since 2009. He has 1 son, Emery, who is 13 and 1 dog, Ace. Mr. Hackney enjoys exercising and outdoor activities which include running and watching his son play baseball.

brandon.hackney@apsk12.org

 12th Grade Counselor

12^th grade-Ms. King: wanetta.king@apsk12.org

• Phone number: 404-590-4728
• Google classroom code: @8gea82

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Ms. Wanetta M. King is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She started her career in school counseling in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Messmer High School and continued working as a counselor at Alief Hastings High School in Houston, Texas.  She is now a proud counselor at South Atlanta High School.

With each location I can say I have been blessed to know I am helping future generations become leaders in our community.  Every day I wake up knowing that the work I do has purpose and meaning.  My professional qualifications include more than 18 years of combined solid hands-on experience as a Lead Counselor and School Counselor in high school settings and as an Academic Advisor in higher education. I have worked with a culturally diverse student population that includes special needs, gifted, and at-risk populations. To complement this skill set, I offer a broad based background as a facilitator and am highly adept in program management. I believe that every child can learn and we as educators have to find that tool that helps them “get it”.  One of my favorite quotes is “If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Menu”, so I consistently reiterate to my students that they have to be the decision maker for their futures otherwise others will decide their future for them.  So  I encourage them to take bold moves, push fear aside and go for it.  I have an open door policy so I look forward to working with the students, the parents, staff, and the city of Atlanta to help our young scholars reach the stars. 

 Wanetta.King@atlanta.k12.ga.us

 Text @SAHS2024 to 81010

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Mr. Springfield is currently in his 16^th year as a Professional School Counselor. He has served in many leadership roles during his tenure in secondary education. Mr. Springfield loves being a change agent for children and strives to ensure that he is developing students Academically, Emotionally and Socially on a daily basis. His passion to develop leaders and socially conscious students is what drives him from day to day. Mr. Springfield is an avid  basketball and tennis player. He travels often and loves to immerse himself into different cultures. He is jazz aficionado…understanding that “music is the key to the soul. Mr. Springfield is the proud father of three children.  

Please feel free to contact Mr. Springfield if you have any questions or concerns about your student. His email and office numbers are listed below.

Jspringfield@atlanta.k12.ga.us

(404) 802-5063 Office

(404) 802-9816 Fax

Mr. Springfield encourages all parents to ensure that their students have accounts established on the following websites.  

1. collegeboard.org (SAT registration and SAT preparation materials)
2. act.org (ACT registration and ACT preparation materials)
3. gafutures.org (Interest Inventories, Career Search, College Search)

Mr. Springfield encourages that “ALL” parents and students start the search for scholarships now! Although students typically won’t start applying until their senior year, it’s never too early to start exploring the multitude of scholarships that are available.

1. fastweb.com
2. scholarship.com
3. collegenet.com