Katie Havens
Decatur,GA
Summary
Experienced school counselor dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all students feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed. Expertise in comprehensive school counseling programs, crisis intervention, student mental health support, academic advisement, master scheduling, attendance initiatives, and 504 coordination. Recognized for developing innovative student programs, building strong partnerships with families and staff, and creating inclusive school cultures that promote student achievement, belonging, and well-being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head School Counselor
Peachtree Middle School
Atlanta, GA
07.2018 - Current
- Founded and oversee the Student Ambassador Program, developing student leaders who support school transition and climate initiatives.
- Lead implementation of No Place for Hate programming and student-led inclusivity projects.
- Introduced and implemented the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program for all grade levels.
- Coordinate crisis intervention efforts, ensuring timely support for students facing acute emotional distress or emergencies.
- Serve as a key member of school leadership and culture/climate teams.
- Coordinate large-scale student recognition and awards programs serving more than 3,000 attendees annually.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum effectively.
- Served as 504 Chair and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student accommodations.
School Counselor
Woodland Middle School
Stockbridge, GA
07.2010 - 07.2018
- Facilitated Life 101, a data-driven career and financial simulation that transformed student career assessment data into experiential learning opportunities that received community and media attention.
- Developed and implemented attendance improvement strategies targeting small group members over a three-year period to address chronic absenteeism.
- Collaborated on school improvement plan initiatives as a key member of WMS Leadership Team Committee.
- Served on the Olweus Bullying Prevention Committee, implementing evidence-based strategies to reduce bullying, improve peer relationships, and promote a positive school climate.
- Partnered with Operation Lunchbox to coordinate weekly food backpack distributions for families in need.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Dietetics
Michigan State University
Skills
- Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
- Crisis Intervention
- Academic Advisement
- Attendance Intervention
- Suicide Prevention & Response
- Conflict Mediation
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Master Scheduling
- School Climate & Culture Initiatives
- Student Leadership Development
Certification
Georgia Professional Standards Commission – School Counseling Certificate (S-5)
Accolades
- Educational Support Professional II of the Year (2024-2025)
- ,H-Pride District Award (2023)
- GSCA Conference Presenter
- Featured in Henry County Harold
Timeline
Head School Counselor
Peachtree Middle School
07.2018 - Current
School Counselor
Woodland Middle School
07.2010 - 07.2018
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Dietetics
Michigan State University