8th Grade Professional School Counselor, Dr. Doswell

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Greetings All,

My name is Kelley S. Doswell, Ed. D., and I will be G. James Gholson Middle School's 8th-grade school counselor.  I have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology (Virginia State University), Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Earth Science (Norfolk State University), Master of Education degree in School Counseling (preK-12) (Norfolk State University), and Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Supervision (Virginia State University).  I have been a Professional School Counselor for more than 20 years, and I have been a Professional School Counselor at G. James Gholson Middle School for 11 years.

My variety of experiences include employment as a research analyst intern with the United States Department of Energy, United States Environmental Protection Agency,  science teacher in the correctional system, alternative schools, and Title 1 schools; being a school counselor (Career Specialist, Section 504 Coordinator, Child Study Coordinator, and a Professional Developer) at all levels; and being a faculty advisor and facilitator at the secondary and post-secondary levels, and mentor for males at the secondary level.  Students at G. James Gholson Middle School will experience college and career readiness through a platform called Schoolinks.  This platform introduces students: 1) to career and college exploration; and 2) access to career interest, strength, and mindset surveys.