Meet the Counselors

Meet the EGHS Counselors

Jordan Johnson (A-G) jtjohnson@gaston.k12.nc.us

  • Degrees: Undergraduate: Winthrop University: Bachelor of Science- Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Youth Issues
  • Graduate: Winthrop University: Masters of Education-School Counseling
  • Hobbies: shopping :), reading, yoga, interior decorating, coaching swim team
  • Favorite food: (I might have to do a top 3) 1. Steak 2. Greek Salads 3. Chick-Fil-a
  • Favorite sport to watch: Swimming/Diving, Soccer, Baseball, Football (by default-due to my husband)
  • Favorite Team: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (my husbands alma mater-again, by default), Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Braves
  • If we hit play on your IPod, what song would play: Probably a Backstreet Boys song or anything from the 90's. (I also enjoy Dave Matthews Band and Sister Hazel)


Christy Clark (H-O) cmclark@gaston.k12.nc.us

  • Undergraduate: Wingate University: Bachelor of Science - Psychology with a minor in Family Studies
  • Graduate: University of NC @ Charlotte: Masters of Arts in School Counseling
  • National Board Certified Counselor
  • Hobbies: yard work, watching Netflix, spending time with family
  • Favorite food: anything Italian, especially well-made spaghetti
  • Favorite sport to watch: NFL football or whatever sport my boys are playing at the time
  • Favorite team: DUKE and Carolina Panthers
  • If we hit play on your IPod, what song would play: Anything from Sidewalk Prophets or anything easy listening (Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, Colbie Caillat)


Melanie Askin (P-Z) maaskin@gaston.k12.nc.us

  • Undergraduate: BFA in Dance Performance at East Carolina University Class of 2011
  • Graduate: Spring 2019 Masters of Education in School Counseling
  • Hobbies: Dance, Painting, Traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
  • Favorite food: I love all food
  • Favorite sport to watch: Football and Baseball
  • Favorite team: Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers
  • If we hit play on your IPod, what song would play: Piano Man by Billy Joel