Welcome to Floyd's School

Counseling Corner

We are so excited to help support your student's success!

Floyd School Counselors' Vision

The comprehensive school counseling program at Floyd Middle School envisions students possessing the skills to reach their academic potential and remain lifelong learners. Our students will be equipped to successfully navigate post-secondary life and be innovative and engaging members of the community who positively contribute to our ever-changing global society. As community members, they will embody respect, responsibility, and empathy in their day to day lives.

Floyd School Counselors' Mission

The mission of the Floyd Middle School Counseling Department is to provide a proactive and equitable comprehensive counseling program, driven by data, designed with access for all students to help them achieve their goals. Through collaboration and relationship building, the school counselors will create a safe environment, strive to meet the diverse needs of all students, and equip students with tools to become high school, college, and career ready.

Your school counselors are here for you! If you would like to schedule a session, please go to the following link: Request to see your school counselors. 

If you are experiencing difficulties with accessing the referral form, please feel free to email your counselor:

• Ingrid.Estevez@cobbk12.org for 6th Grade
• Shaketha.Blankenship@cobbk12.org for 8th Grade

CRISIS RESOURCES

COUNSELING CALENDAR

Meet Your Floyd Counselors 

Ms. Estevez  6th and 7th Grade Counselor Ingrid.Estevez@cobbk12.org	Welcome Floyd Panthers! I am humbly proud to serve as your school counselor. My goal is to support you. I want to help create a judgment-free environment of trust and empathy to encourage you to become the best version of yourself. Do you know that a Panther is not only one of the largest felines in the world, but it is also able to roar (something that felines outside of this group are not able to do)? I want to help you find that "roar" within yourself. I am a firm believer that students are strong and have the abilities and skills to achieve growth in ALL the different areas of life.     A little about me:   I was born and raised in The Dominican Republic; my parents immigrated to this country and brought me here when I was 16 years of age. I did not speak English when I first arrived in this country.   I graduated high school twice, in my country and in the USA. My first career was in the medical field in New York City. I ran two different programs to assist patients with their medications.   I am the mother of three amazing human beings, Andy, Afiel, and Angelieze. They are the hearts of my heart.   We moved to the Peach State in 2015 from New York City.  I have been in education since 2015.   I love music (my favorite is jazz), baseball, and reading (my favorite author is Gabriel Garcia Marquez). I enjoy walking and candles.   I know that the transition through middle school could be a bit overwhelming, difficult, and intimidating, but I am here to support and encourage you to reach your potential. Let’s have a great school Year!!!
Dr. Blankenship  6th and 8th Grade Counselor Shaketha.Blankenship@cobbk12.org	Welcome Floyd Panthers! I am super excited to serve as your school counselor. I look forward to supporting you. My goals are to provide you with an environment of trust, empathy, non-judgment, and encouragement. I believe students have the strength, abilities, and skills within themselves to achieve growth and personal goals when provided the support, tools, and resources needed. It is important for me to empower students and assist them in being the best version of themselves. I am here to support your academic, inter/intrapersonal, and college/career development.    A little about me… I grew up in Illinois and Louisiana as an only child. I earned a bachelor’s degree in education, master’s and specialist degrees in counselor education, and doctoral degree in counselor education & supervision. I knew in 7th grade that I wanted to work with students due to the connection and relationship with my 7th grade teacher. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and shopping.    The middle school years is a phase of transformation. Know that I am here to support you through your transition. I look forward to working with you and please do not hesitate to contact me for questions and/or support.

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