GSCA Updates

2025 Conference

It’s not too late – register today to attend the GSCA Annual Conference in Macon, November 12-14.
2025 Conference Information
 

2025 Ethics Session – Attend ONLY the Ethics Course at Conference 

GSCA is offering the option to attend ONLY the ethics course, which will take place prior to the start of
the conference, Wednesday, November 12, 8 am to 2 pm. This course has been approved by LPCAGA for 5 hours of credit.
2025 Ethics-Only Information
 

2026-2027 Elections 

Voting for the 2026-2027 GSCA candidates will be open November 13 through December 4.  Watch your email for candidate information and voting details.
 

GSCA Award Winners Recognized

All 2025 GSCA Award winners will be recognized during the awards ceremony at the 2025 Conference. The winners are:

• Georgia School Counselor of the Year: Shayla Thompson, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Crews Middle School (see photos below)
• School Counselor of the Year Semi-Finalist: Chiquita Jones, Lowndes County School District, Lowndes Middle School
• School Counselor of the Year Semi-Finalist: April West, Gwinnett County Public Schools
• Counselor Educator of the Year: Dr. Teshia Dula, Gwinnett County Public Schools
• Advocate of the Year: Alisha McKiver Carson
• Emerging Leader: Pakisha Reynolds, Henry County Public Schools
• Supervisor/Administrator of the Year: Dr. Chon Hester, Henry County Public Schools
• Writer of the Year:  Jennifer Susko, Georgia Cyber Academy
• Writer of the Year: Sara Penland, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwin Oaks Elementary School
• Writer of the Year: Natalie Pugh, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Head Elementary School
• Business Partner of the Year: Georgia United Credit Union (Steve Overcash)
• Business Partner of the Year: Charlie Health & Evan Lowe (Clinical Outreach Managers)