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School Counseling

  • Our Mission 
    The mission of the Knox County School Counseling Program is to provide every student with a comprehensive school counseling program centered around an engaging curriculum that encourages growth in academic, career and personal/social domains.
     
    Our Vision 
    Knox County students are high-achieving learners who are well prepared to meet the challenges and high expectations of the 21st century. All students have the opportunity to participate in rigorous curriculum and high-quality opportunities for self-directed personal growth supported by a comprehensive school counseling program that facilitates  strategic partnerships between the school, family and community.
     
    Knox County Schools School Counselors Believe
    • Student achievement is maximized by participation in a comprehensive school counseling program that is planned, managed, delivered and evaluated by licensed professional school counselors. 
    • Data must be analyzed and translated into goals that guide the development of the comprehensive counseling program promoting student achievement.
    • All students can achieve and meet high standards that will result in college and career success.
    • School counselors must be leaders, advocates and collaborators who create equitable access to rigorous curriculum and opportunities for self-directed personal growth for every student.
    • Applying the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors empowers school counselors to make decisions based on the highest moral principles to promote the maximum development of every student.

Counselor Support Team

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    K-5 School Counselor Support Team

     
    Heather Willis, Supervisor  

    Heather Willis

    Student Support Services Supervisor 
    Andrew Johnson Building, 8th Floor
    (865) 594-1965 Office
    (865) 594-1104 Fax
     
     

    Shaye O'Neal

    K-5 Administrative Assistant 
    Andrew Johnson Building, 8th Floor
    (865) 594-1965 Office
    shaye.oneal@knoxschools.org
     
     

    Secondary Counselor Support Team

     
    Laurie Driver

    Laurie Driver

    Assessments and Secondary Counselor Supervisor
    Andrew Johnson Building, 14th Floor
    (865) 594-1735 Office
    (865) 594-1609 Fax
     

    Jodie Overton

    Secondary Counseling Specialist 
    Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center, Library
    (865) 684-7415 Cell

    jodie.ketronoverton@knoxschools.org 

     

    Beth Boston

    Assessment Specialist 
    Assistant to Laurie Driver, Supervisor of Assessments and Secondary Counselors
    Andrew Johnson Building, 14th Floor
    (865) 594-1735 Office
    (865) 594-1609 Fax