Counselor's Corner / Overview

“Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.



3rd-5th Pre-K-2nd

vanessa.mcghee@henry.k12.ga.us stacy.poythress@henry.k12.ga.us

770-954-1901(office); 678-310-7132(Google Voice) 770-954-1901(office); 706-418-5679(Google Voice)





  Oakland Elementary's Counseling Department provide the following services:

                    For Students For Parents Services Provided

goal setting exploring ways to help your child succeed classroom presentations

working well with others improving parent-child communications group counseling

adjusting to a new school referrals for community resources solution-focused counseling

learning how to make decisions understanding developmental changes of childhood parent consultation

managing your feelings information to help understand your child's special needs



A note from Ms. Vanessa McGhee:

I'm SUPER EXCITED to serve as a counselor here at Oakland Elementary. I have been in the field of education since 1993. I was a classroom teacher for a total of 14 1/2 years. I taught grades 5-8 in the states of Louisiana and Georgia. I began serving as a school counselor in 2008. I primarily work with students in grades 3-5 here at Oakland. Please feel free to contact me whenever you need. I'm always available. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

A note from Mrs. Stacy Poythress:
I'm so excited to serve as your counselor this school year with students primarily in grades PK-2. I have been in education since 1994 all in Georgia. I have served in many educational roles during these years. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, and know that I'm always here for you and your child this school year!