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Counseling Staff

Mrs. Potts - Prater
Freshman Academy School Counselor
cpotts@battle-creek.k12.mi.us
Google Voice: (269) 339-0911
Office: (269) 213-3710


Ms. Washington
Business, Engineering and Industrial Technology Academy School Counselor

swashington@battle-creek.12.mi.us

Office: (269) 213-3503


Ms. Hollins

Health and Human Services Academy School Counselor
thollins@battle-creek.k12.mi.us
Office: (269) 213-3602
Google Voice: (269) 213-5069
Schedule a virtual meeting with Mrs. Hollins


Ms. Charlotte Pierce
College Adviser
cpierce1@battle-creek.k12.mi.us
Office: 269-213-3622
Google Voice: (734) 489-1937
Google Classroom Code: k2y2vvk

A Note To Parents

Counseling staff are here to advocate and assist your student while at Central. Please support our efforts by...

Contacting the individual teachers first with concerns about assignments, grades or student progress

Asking teachers for specific feedback and to offer specific recommendations/suggestions for improving academic achievement in their classes

Contacting counselors if grade concerns are not resolved

Seeking additional help from teachers before or after school

Being willing to meet with staff to create plan for your student if necessary

Encouraging your students to take advantage of "drop-in” tutoring teacher hours and GVSU services

Contacting counselors if/when questions arise or unresolved concerns continue

Counseling Mission Statement

The Battle Creek Public School Counseling Department collaborates with administrators, teachers, families, and community stakeholders to advocate for and ensure equity, access, and success for all students. Our comprehensive development program is directly driven by the culturally diverse and unique backgrounds that we serve. Through our efforts we are committed to addressing the academic, college and career needs of our students so that they become lifelong learners equipped with the skills necessary to navigate post-secondary and career transitions, advance in the world of work, pursue high wage/high skill in demand careers and become contributing members of their communities.