Quita Jones
School Counselor
Lowndes Middle School
Valdosta, Ga. 

I Am ASCA

What inspires you about being a school counselor? The ability to be a positive role model for children; share knowledge, career opportunities 

What would you be doing if you weren’t a school counselor? Still working with students in some capacity or professional furniture “upcycler” 

When and why did you know you wanted to be a school counselor? I worked alongside middle and high school counselors as the technical college recruiter and tech prep coordinator and found their jobs interesting. I honestly didn’t know that I wanted to be a school counselor until I began my internships and worked in the schools with students. 

What brings you joy? My family and building relationships with students. 

What do you do to decompress/eliminate stress/refuel for the next day? After work, I sit in my car for 5–10 minutes before going into my house. I work out in the mornings, and at night, I watch my favorite TV shows nightly before bed. 

How would you describe your job to a 5 year old? I help kids unravel their thoughts, learn to understand their feelings and how to use their words to say what they want or what they need.