Counselors' Corner
Meet our Counselors!
Mrs. Haggerty and Mrs. Thomas
Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner at Lee County Middle School East. Our counseling department offers a comprehensive guidance program here at LCMS East. We work closely with students, parents, and other personnel. We strive to promote a positive educational atmosphere. We provide the following services: individual counseling, group counseling (i.e. organization, anger, social skills, self esteem), and classroom guidance. We often sit in on parent-teacher conferences and are available to parents.
Jade Haggerty
I am excited for another year at Lee County Middle School East as the new 7th & 8th grade counselor! A native of Lee County, I graduated from Lee County High School in 2008. I went on to earn my Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education from Georgia Southwestern State University and a Master of Science in School Counseling from Fort Valley State University. I still reside in Lee County with my husband, Brett, our son, Grant, and a house full of golden retrievers. After teaching ten years at the middle school level, I am excited to continue serving middle school students during this exciting and transitional time! If I can be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Kwayalynn Thomas
Hello! My name is Kwayalynn Thomas, and I am excited to serve as the school counselor for 6th and 7th grade at Lee County Middle School East. As a proud native of Baker County and a graduate of Georgia Southwestern University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, I bring nineteen years of experience teaching elementary students into this new role. I’m truly looking forward to supporting our middle schoolers as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the school year. If you ever need assistance or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me—I’m here to help!
RESOURCES
Counselor Referral Form
LCMS-East School Counseling Services
Information regarding the school counseling services provided at LCMS-East Campus can be found by clicking HERE.
ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student
Click HERE for the mindsets and behaviors that describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development.
Online Safety Information
Looking for the most up to date guide for social media apps and platforms?
National Online Safety has useful information for parents about apps such as Fortnite, Instagram, SnapChat, Tik Tok, YouTube, etc.
Crisis Information
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) 1-800-715-4225
GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help.
Community Resources
Georgia Department of Family & Children Services Child Abuse Hotline
Reports are taken 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-855-GACHILD / 1-855-422-4453
Local Counseling Resources
A list of local mental health resources can be found by clicking HERE.
Bullying Information for Parents
Vaping Information for Parents
Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner at Lee County Middle School East. Our counseling department offers a comprehensive guidance program here at LCMS East. We work closely with students, parents, and other personnel. We strive to promote a positive educational atmosphere. We provide the following services: individual counseling, group counseling (i.e. organization, anger, social skills, self esteem), and classroom guidance. We often sit in on parent-teacher conferences and are available to parents.