Porterdale Elementary

Dawayaa Williams
Counselor 

My name is Dwayaa Williams, and I am your 2021 – 2022 PES School Counselor.  I have been in the education realm for 11 years and am entering in my third year of School Counseling.  I was born, raised and just relocated from Baltimore, Maryland and my dedication to the field of education and rehabilitation will be proven as I firmly believe that “It takes a village to raise a child”.  I’m committed to “be who you needed as a child” and if given the opportunity to not only help students/families improve their quality of life, but also become life-long learners.  It is an honor and my pleasure to serve as you School Counselor this year.

The school counseling program at PES is based on the American School Counseling Association Model and the Newton County School District’s standards. The program includes a variety of services for ALL students, through regular classroom lessons, small groups, and individual meetings with students. Providing important social and emotional support, encouraging a positive and nurturing environment, improving our school climate, and uplifting all students to be the best RAM they can be are all important goals for the program. Should you have any questions regarding the counseling program, please contact me at 770.784.2928 or ward.dwayaa@newton.k12.ga.us .

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