Scholarship Saturday
Presented by the GSCS Counseling Department and Trio
Saturday October 1, 2022
9:00-12:00
Welcome to the 2nd Annual GSCS Virtual
Scholarship Saturday Conference
Thank you for joining us for the 2nd Annual GSCS Virtual Scholarship Saturday. Sessions will provide information about the parent's role in the college process, choosing a college that is a perfect fit, test prep, financial aid, HOPE Scholarship Program, NCAA Eligibility, and innovative ways to fund college.
Email questions to sandra.long@gscs.org
GSCS Counselor Coordinator
The goal of this event is to bring experts together to provide you with all the information you need to make your college dreams become a reality.
Welcome to Scholarship Saturday
Dr. Keith Simmons
Superintendent, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
GSCS Mission: To empower each student to graduate college and career ready.
The Speakers
Valencia Belle
9:00-10:00
Improving Test Scores
Learn strategies to improve ACT test scores by 5-10 points and SAT scores up to 200 points. Mrs. Belle's test prep expertise has been featured nationally and internationally.
Brenda Vaughn
10:00-11:00
GSFC Outreach Representative
HOPE Program
FAFSA
Ron Sigler
11:00-12:00
NCAA Outreach CoordinatorAthletic Scholarships
Thousands of Griffin-Spalding School graduates have attended colleges all over the country. Find out how you can begin that journey today.
Dr. Chris Garland
Scholarship Event IT Coordinator
Sandra Long
GSCS Counselor Coordinator
Spalding High School Counseling Department
Dr. Yvette Khan
Students E-J
Class of 2023
NCAA Eligibility
Career Fairs
770-229-3775 ext 28106
Mr. Joe Kelly
Students A-D
Class of 2024
Dual Enrollment
GA Apply to College
770-229-3775 ext 28107
Ms. Dawn Burke
Students K-Q
Class of 2025
Asvab Testing
PBIS Information
770-229-3775 ect. 28109
Ms. Minyatta Bell
Students R-Z
Class of 2026
College Visits
Governor’s Honors
770-229-3775 ext. 282108
Griffin High School Counseling Team
Jocasta Odom-- BEAR Academy ( 9th grade)
jocasta.odom@gscs.org
(Grades 10th-12th)
Michelle Stewart A-F
Lead Counselor
michelle.stewart@gscs.org
Griffin High Counseling Team
Caitlyn Barksdale G-N
mary.barksdale@gscs.org
Dr. Nathaniel Shrophshire O-Z
nathaniel.shropshire@gscs.org
Dr. Dedrey Elam
Graduation Coach
dedry.elam@gscs.org
Caitlin Barksdale- GHS Counselor
AZ Kelsey Academy and AZ Kelsey Achievement Center Counselor
Ms. Nyesha Bowens
Dr. Josh Pittman
Principal A.Z. Kelsey Academy and A.Z. Kelsey Achievement Center
Mr. Herbert Chambers
Principal Griffin High School
Mr. Dexter Sands
Principal Spalding High School
Dr. Norman Sauce
Executive Director of Student Support Services
Dr. Donald Warren
Deputy Superintendent
Adam Pugh
Executive Director of Communications and Partnerships
Dr. Tiffany Taylor
Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Trio- Sandy Colwell Spalding High School
Trio- Doshaun James Griffin High School
