Hi Patriots! I am excited to be your school counselor. I love helping students create their academic and social goals to become self-confident, lifelong learners. Developing academic and social skills supports individual growth but will also help build a strong school community. School counselors support students in various ways! You might see me in your classroom for a group lesson, or you may meet with me in a small group to develop and strengthen skills, or you might visit me for an individual session.
My husband's name is Daryl and together we have 3 boys and, as a bonus, 2 cute daughter in loves: Jeremiah (Abby), Zachary (Allison), & Joshua. Our boys love to play lacrosse, we love to watch college football, lacrosse, & Atlanta Braves baseball. We enjoy spending family time together playing games, hiking, and camping. I love to read and make crafts. We have a dog named Daisy.
Who I serve: 3K, CC2- Coetzee, PK -Blakely, Kindergarten, 2nd, & 4th grades
Contact me at ADavies@lexington1.net or (803) 821-0174
Hello Patriots! My name is Meriwether Carnes & I am estatic to serve as a school counselor at Oak Grove! My hope is that all students feel welcomed, happy and successful at school. I work with students through individual counseling sessions, engaging in classroom & small group lessons, & connecting students & their families with vital community resources.
I lived in Charleston, SC for seven years, but I have recently relocated to Columbia with my husband [Jarrod]. I enjoy running, hiking, baking, and spending time with my husband and our dog [Millie]. I love the sunshine, coffee, baking, and the mountains. I can't wait to get to know the community here at OGES!
Who I serve: PreK (Gambles), 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, and CC2 (Prosceno)
Contact me at mgalloway@lexington1.net or (803) 821-0116
Stay tuned for upcoming parent workshops!
Student Check-Ins
Each morning, your school counselors greet students as a way to check in and determine any visible needs before the day even begins. When our schedule permits, we also visit classrooms, walk the hallways, and pop into the lunchroom and recess to check in on the social and emotional needs of our students.
Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling may be conducted as part of your child's general education. We may work with students who could be struggling with family matters (separation, divorce, grief & loss), friendship issues, emotional regulation, confidence, etc. Individual Counseling with a school counselor is short term and solution-focused. This means we will work with a student 4-6 weeks depending on the student's specific needs and capabilities. If a student still requires help after we have worked with them, we will call the guardian to determine if a referral for outside services is appropriate. OGES is home to Casey Williams, a Lexington County Community Mental Health Therapist Consultant who works within the building to offer mental health services. Please contact your child's school counselor if you are interested in a referral to Ms. Williams.
Small Group Counseling
Small Group Counseling is offered by your school counselors when a need arises for students experiencing similar struggles. Small groups are conducted for 5-6 weeks and are needs based. Small groups can vary from learning how to make and keep friendships, family matters (divorce, separation, grief & loss, etc), confidence building, social skills, etc.
Classroom Counseling Lessons
Each month, we visit every classroom to share strategies that promote student success in the areas of social development, academic achievement, and personal growth.
Mental Wellness Team Leads
Response to Intervention Team Members
Student Program Managers
Red Ribbon Week
Snack Pack Program
Safety Patrol
Career Day