Counseling
Dr. Lauren Wilson
Dr. Wilson has her Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from the University of West Georgia, her Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University, Specialist's degree in School Counseling from Valdosta State University and her Doctorate from the University of West Georgia in Professional Counseling and Supervision. This is her 12th year as a School Counselor and her 9th year with Gwinnett County Schools. In addition to being a school counselor, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. Dr. Wilson lives in the Lanier Community and loves calling White Oak home.
Contact Information
Phone: (678) 546-5539
Email: lauren.e.wilson@gcpsk12.org
Please allow 24 hours for a response. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the main office at (678) 546-5550.
If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis, please use the following resources.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) 1(800)-715-4225
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or Text: 988 or Chat 988lifeline.org
White Oak Elementary Counseling Program gains national recognition!
The Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) is a recognition program based on the ASCA National Model. RAMP is an exemplary professional development experience that supports school counselors in their efforts to align their school counseling program with the ASCA National Model. The program is awarded to schools, not districts nor individual school counselors. More information can be found at the ASCA website: schoolcounselor.org.
White Oak Counseling Mission and Vision Statement
The vision of the White Oak Counseling Department is to help students become high–achieving learners who are ready for further educational or professional endeavors post high school. Our students will become world–class citizens who strive to be the best learners, leaders, and successful in their post-secondary pursuits. All students will have numerous avenues for self-growth which is supported by the comprehensive counseling program. Through collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents/guardians and community members, students will have access to various learning opportunities which facilitates positive life skills and high academic achievements. Students will leave White Oak Elementary prepared for a rigorous education, lifelong learning, and provide a positive influence in their community.
The mission of the White Oak Counseling Department is to pursue excellence by promoting the highest level of achievement in academics, career readiness, and personal/ social development by delivering a comprehensive counseling program. The White Oak Counseling Department helps ensure that EACH and EVERY student is supported where they are at to ensure academic and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. The school counselor will help ensure access for all students in collaboration with teachers, families, and the community to support students to become well rounded individuals that strive to be successful world–class thinkers, learners, and leaders.
Belief Statement
White Oak Elementary's counselor believes:
- All students have dignity and worth.
- All students are individuals and learn at their own pace.
- All students can become self-advocates and overcome life's challenges.
- All students have the right to have equal access to the school counselor.
- The school counselor will help remove barriers to education to support the academic success of every student.
- The school counselor will use data to drive and continuously improve the comprehensive school counseling program.
- The school counselor will abide by ASCA’s Ethical Standards for School Counselors.