Mrs. Alicia Clayton began her journey at Classical Preparatory School in Fall of 2017 as a high school English teacher. Since that time, she has served as Assistant Dean of Academics, Instructional Coach, Dean of Academics, and now College Counselor. 

Mrs. Clayton earned her Bachelors of Arts in English from North Greenville University and her Masters of Education in Secondary English from Vanderbilt University. She also completed 18 additional graduate hours in English courses at the University of Mississippi and has her Reading Endorsement. 

Prior to joining CPS, Mrs. Clayton taught at the #1 high school in Mississippi as well as North Greenville University and Saint Leo University. She is so excited to work with high school students and their families as they navigate preparing for college and all that it requires.

COLLEGE COUNSELOR

Support 11th-12th grade scholars their families by:

• serving as the first point of contact in regard to grades, scheduling, class concerns, and academics for scholars in grades 11-12

• providing information and guidance for scholars and their families in grades 9-12 in regard to:

  1. 1. 1. college decisions and applications

        2. Bright Futures and other scholarships

        3. ACT, SAT, and/or CLT test prep and registration

• connecting with scholars weekly by grade level and conferencing with scholars and parents as needed

• collaborating with the administrators and teachers to monitor scholars’ academic progress and provide strategies for success

Mrs. Clayton can be reached at collegecounseling@classicalprep.org.