GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Rachel Watson
9th Grade - Last Name: A - Le
MTSS
Karen Gabel
9th Grade - Last Name: Li - Z
AP Coordinator
Adele Berrios-Nunez
10th Grade - Last Name: A - K
ESOL Liaison
Lakeesha Williams
10th Grade - Last Name: L - Z
PBIS Support
Lindsey Hilligoss
9th - 12th IB Counselor
College & Career/Community Service for IB
Lakeisha Staten
11th Grade - Last Name: A - D
12th Grade - Last Name: A - D
College & Career Coordinator/AVID
Mercedes Flores
11th Grade - Last Name: E - L
12th Grade - Last Name: E - L
LPN - Ridge Tech Contact
Leslie Paul (Guidance Chair)
11th Grade - Last Name: M - Ri
12th Grade - Last Name: M - Ri
DSS Coordinator, Threat Assessment, ACT/SAT
Mr. Summeralls
11th Grade - Last Name: Ro - Z
12th Grade - Last Name: Ro - Z
Dual Enrollment/Community Service Coordinator
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community Service is when a student identifies a social issue in the community, then develops a personal plan to reach out to the issue such as poverty, abuse, children, elderly, education, etc. The student then evaluates and reflects upon the experience.
For more information, including downloadable forms, please visit our Get Involved Page on the PCPS website.
COLLEGE & CAREER
Polk County Public Schools is committed to preparing students for success long after they graduate. Our school counseling program provides comprehensive support to meet the academic, career preparation, and personal/social needs of all students. We know life after high school comes with many choices. We’re here to help students and their families make the ones that are best for them.
For more information, please visit the College & Career Readiness page on the PCPS website.