2023 Georgia School Counselor of the Year and Awards Recipients

GSCA is delighted to announce the 2023 award recipients:

  • Georgia School Counselor of the Year – Gabrielle Brundidge, Lee Roy Myers Middle School, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
  • School Counselor of the Year Semi-Finalist – Dr. Natalie Pugh, Gwin Oaks Elementary School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
  • School Counselor of the Year Semi-Finalist – Bianca Walker, Betty Gray Middle School, Cobb County School District
  • Supervisor/Administrator of the Year – Dr. Melisa Marsh, Cobb County School District Central Office, Supervisor of School Counseling, Cobb County School District
  • Advocate of the Year – Dr. Grant Rivera, Superintendent of Schools, Marietta City School District (nominated by Cobb School Counselor Association)
  • Emerging Leader – Jeanettea Mayle, Jefferson County Middle School, Jefferson County School District (nominated by Monica Pace)
  • Business Partner – NorthStar Church (nominated by Department of School Counseling, Cobb County School District)
  • Writer of the Year- Teshia Dula, Gwinnett Online Campus, Gwinnett County Public Schools

On October 13, 2023, GSCA President Dr. Jennifer Diaz surprised SCOY Gabrielle Brundidge at her school. Pictured below are Dr. Diaz, Ms. Brundidge, and her school principal, Dr. Scott.