Meet the Counselors

Mrs. Kaitlin Mason - Lead Counselor

Education:

• University of South Carolina / Ed.S School Counseling
• Virginia Tech / B.S. Psychology

Hobbies: 

• Spending time with my family
• Being on the water
• Hiking

Favorite Quote: "If you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney

Caseload: Dual Enrollment Students

Dr. Boone Benton (Last Names: A - Co)

Education:

• University of Georgia / Ph.D.  Counseling
• Rosemead School of Psychology / M.A. Clinical Psychology
• Georgia State University / M.S.  Community Counseling 
• Presbyterian College / B.S. Psychology 

Hobbies: 

• Baseball (Go Braves!)
• Traveling with family
• Football (Georgia Bulldogs, Falcons, and Seattle Seahawks)
• Golf
• Working on our "hobby farm"
• Collecting Sportscards (Baseball & Football)

Favorite Quote: "My motto was always to keep swinging.  Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was to keep swinging". - Hank Aaron

Mrs. Carson Cox (Last Names: Cr - Ha)

Education:

• University of West Georgia /M.Ed Professional Counseling
• Kennesaw State University / B.S. Psychology

Hobbies: Spending time with my family and dog, spending time on the water, all things beauty, and watching documentaries

Favorite Quote: "Everything is hard before it is easy"

Mrs. Liz Smith (Last Names: He - Ma)

Education:

• Valdosta State University / Ed.S School Counseling
• Mercer University / M.S. School Counseling 
• University of Georgia / B.S. Human Development and Family Science

Hobbies: 

• Traveling and exploring new countries
• Eating at local restaurants
• Spending time with family
• Watching college football - Go Dawgs!
• Reading a good book

Favorite Quote: "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."

Mrs. Kenya Mattie (Last Names: M - R)

Education: 

• University of Georgia / Ed.S. School Counseling
• University of Georgia / M.A. Education / Rehabilitation Counseling
• Georgia State University / B.A Psychology

Hobbies: 

• Spending time with family
• Watching “Lifetime” movies
• Listening to music
• Traveling

Favorite Quote: “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”         

Mrs. Lennox Geiger (Last Names: S - Z)

Education:

• University of North Carolina Chapel Hill / M.Ed School Counseling
• University of Georgia / B.S. Human Development and Family Science

Hobbies: 

• Spending time with my family 
• Cheering on my favorite sports teams! (Georgia Bulldogs, North Carolina Tar Heels, Atlanta Braves)
• Being on the beach
• Exploring new places

Favorite Quote: "Be the reason someone smiles today".