Counseling
The mission of the school counseling department within the Tuscaloosa City Schools is to provide all students access to a comprehensive program and to equip them with the skills necessary to achieve academic, personal/social, and career excellence. The ultimate goal of the program is for each student to graduate with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to be lifelong learners who are able to make self-directed, realistic and responsible decisions.
K-5 Students
Elementary school counselors assist students with learning the skills and attitudes necessary to be successful in school. They emphasize to students that the classroom is their workplace and that communication, decision-making, interpersonal and career awareness skills are important to their success.
6-8 Students
Building upon those skills taught at the elementary level, a major focus of middle school counselors is to provide services that address the career, personal/social and educational needs and concerns of students. Counselors at this level facilitate the expansion of career awareness and exploration activities to assist in the development and utilization of short and long-range educational and career plans.
9-12 Students
High school counselors work with students in acquiring guidance competencies that form the foundation for the next educational and occupational levels. The counselors assist students in developing realistic educational and career plans based on a clear understanding of themselves, their needs, interests, skills, and abilities.
Counselors By School
| Jessica Finklea | The Alberta School of Performing Arts | (205) 759-3564 | |
| Susan Quarles | The Alberta School of Performing Arts | (205) 759-3564 | |
| Marsha Brook | Arcadia Elementary | (205) 759-3567 | |
| Gisela DeLoach | Paul W. Bryant High | (205) 759-3538 | |
| Leslie Smith-Boyd | Paul W. Bryant High | (205) 759-3538 | |
| Wanda Williams | Paul W. Bryant High | (205) 759-3538 | |
| McKiva Wilson | Paul W. Bryant High | (205) 759-3538 | |
| Tashonney Patterson | Central Elementary | (205) 759-3570 | |
| Latonya Ike | Central High | (205) 759-3720 | |
| Talietha Wright | Central High | (205) 759-3720 | |
| Whitney Clark | Central High | (205) 759-3720 | |
| Brittany Grayson | Eastwood Middle | (205) 759-3613 | |
| Tracey Jones | Eastwood Middle | (205) 759-3613 | |
| Elois Byrd | Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary | (205) 759-3619 | |
| Monica Cummings | Northridge High | (205) 759-3590 | |
| Mallie Humber | Northridge High | (205) 759-3590 | |
| Haley Tolbert | Northridge High | (205) 759-3590 | |
| Tamar Wilson | Northridge High | (205) 759-3590 | |
| Julia Fox | Northridge Middle | (205) 759-3578 | |
| Lakesha Moore | Northridge Middle | (205) 759-3578 | |
| Lander Fisher | Oakdale Elementary | (205) 759-3626 | |
| Angela Chandler | Rock Quarry Elementary | (205) 759-8347 | |
| Lindsey Blevins | Skyland Elementary | (205) 759-3639 | |
| Anthony Williams | STARS Academy | (205) 759–3629 | |
| Danielle Effre | Southview Elementary | (205) 345-1325 | |
| Dorie Edwards | Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Elementary | (205) 759-3655 | |
| LaTiffany Richardson | Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Middle | (205) 759-3653 | |
| Angela Blossom | Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy | (205) 759-3649 | |
| Sara Livingston | University Place Elementary | (205) 759-3664 | |
| Bridget Livaudais | Verner Elementary | (205) 759-3667 | |
| Romekia Jones | Westlawn Middle | (205) 759-3673 | |
| Beatrice Robinson | Westlawn Middle | (205) 759-3673 | |
| Justin Warren | Woodland Forrest Elementary | (205) 759-3675 |
Highlighting Counselors
National School Counseling Week (#NSCW24) was February 5-9, 2024. The week, presented by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have on helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank your local school counselor(s) during that time. Follow #NSCW24 on social media. To learn more about National School Counseling Week, visit www.schoolcounselor.org
Rock Quarry Elementary School Counselor Angela Chandler won an award. See the video below!