Welcome to the Stewart County Middle School's Counseling Website!!!
Meet the Counselor:
Hello Knights, I am Mrs. Cherrika Ashford and I was born and raised right here in Stewart County. I attended Stewart County Schools and graduated from Stewart-Quitman High School before attending and graduating from Georgia Southern University (B.S. in Sociology); Columbus State University (M.Ed in School Counseling) and Fort Valley State University (EdS in School Counseling). I resides in Columbus, Georgia with my family: my husband, Dante and our children, Dyante' and Chakayla. I enjoy helping others, traveling - especially to the beach, and watching movies.
The Job of the Counselor:
School Guidance and Counseling Curriculum
- Academic skills support
- Organizational, study and test-taking skills
- Education in understanding self and others
- Coping strategies
- Peer relationships and effective social skills
- Communication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution
- Career awareness, exploration and planning
- Substance abuse education
- Multicultural/diversity awareness
Individual Student Planning
- Goal-setting/decision- making
- Academic planning
- Career planning
- Education in understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
- Transition planning
Responsive Services
- Individual and small group counseling
- Individual/family/school crisis intervention
- Peer facilitation
- Consultation/collaboration
- Referrals
System Support
- Professional development
- Consultation, collaboration and teaming
- Program management and operation
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
PBIS / Family Engagement / School Testing
If you have any questions, or concerns; please contact me at
ashfordc@stewart.k12.ga.us
(229) 838-4301 ext 207
Proud to be a KNIGHT!!!
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