Counselor's Corner

Introducing . . . Maria Dunn, Your School Counselor

        My name is Maria Dunn and I am your School Counselor at Fayetteville Intermediate School.  A cheerleader and advocate for children, I came to Fayette County by way of Northwest Atlanta.  A product of Atlanta Public Schools, I went on to further my education at South Carolina State University (SCSU) where I received my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education.  Immediately after graduating from SCSU, I entered the University of Georgia’s School Counseling Program where I soon received my Master’s of Education degree.  Throughout my undergraduate and graduate career I have continued to be a part of programs and organizations that promote the educational and emotional welfare of children.
        Continuing in my effort to promote positive programs for kids, I would like to encourage all individuals who have free time to dedicate to our children to participate in the Mentor Program and the Reading Literacy Tutor Program.  To become a mentor one must complete an application and background check.  Mentors are asked to make a one-year commitment and spend at least one hour per week at the school with their student. 
        The Reading Literacy Tutor Program provides additional reading instruction for struggling readers who may not qualify for other programs.  Students are able to work with trained adult tutors one hour per week during regular school hours to enhance these needed skills. Volunteers in these programs make a huge impact on the social, emotional, and academic lives of our children. 
        We also have a plethora of other programs at Fayetteville Intermediate that assist in the development of kids, such as Rainbows and Second Step.  RAINBOWS is a support group for students who are experiencing grief, loss, or divorce.  Second Step is our school-wide character education program that is taught by our teachers.  The purpose of the programs at our school focus on prevention; we believe that if we teach our students the skills they need to be productive citizens they will already have the tools to “do the right thing” at all times.  We welcome your questions and your time as we move forward in this effort.  Please contact me if you wish to participate in any of these initiatives as we continue “Pursuing Excellence in Academics and Character.”

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