Phone: 229-333-8550 Fax: 229-333-8584
Email: blaw@gocats.org

Valdosta High School
Counseling Office 3101 N Forrest Street
Valdosta, GA 31602

Tel: 229-333-8550
Fax: 229-333-8584

Valdosta High Class of 2009
School Counseling

Brian is a graduate of Turner County High School where he graduated as a Senior Superlative and treasurer for the Senior Class of 1989. He was president of Future Business Leaders of America. He graduated from Abraham Baldwin College with Associates in Secondary Education, Sociology, and Psychology. At ABAC he was an Ambassador, President of the ABAC Chorus, member of the Baldwin Players (thespian club), Orientation Counselor, and an ABAC Clogger. After transferring to Valdosta State College, he graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Secondary Social Studies Education with certification in Secondary Social Studies Education (7-12) and Middle Grades Education (4-8). Brian taught Language Arts to 7th and 8th grade and Communication Arts, a Speech and Drama program he wrote as an exploratory class for his middle school. He furthered his education for a Masters of Education in Guidance and Counseling with certification in grades P-12. He obtained a Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology. He has added certification in Educational Leadership, Special Education Inter-related and Early Childhood Education (P-5). Brian was an elementary school counselor from 1996 to 2004. He served as the Counselor/Coordinator for a school based Alternative Program for 2004-2005. During the Summers of 2000-2005, Brian served as the Principal for a Migrant Summer School Program. Brian joined the ranks of Valdosta High School for 2005-2006 and will serve the Class of 2009. He lives in Adel where he is the director of The Crossroad Cloggers/Sudden Impact a clogging team sponsored by the Adel/Cook County Parks and Recreation Department. Brian is a member of the Professional Association of Educators and served as a Building Representative and President for the Colquitt County PAGE (2002-2004). He is a member of Georgia School Counselor's Association where he has served as the Human Rights Chairperson, Elementary worksetting VP and Information Technology Chairperson . He is the newly elected First Vice President for Georgia School Counselors for 2005-2006. He is a member of the American School Counselor's Association (ASCA). Brian was chosen by his colleges as the Elementary Counselor of the year for 2002-2003. Brian received the Outstanding PAGE Member Award for District 14 in 2003. He also received the District 10 Elementary School Counselor of the year for 2003-2004 and the State Elementary School Counselor of the Year Award in 2003-2004. He received the State Human Rights Award for 2003-2004. He was awarded the National Elementary School Counselor of the Year Award in Reno, NV for 2004. In 2004, he was named the Most Outstanding Young Alumnus for Abraham Baldwin College and the Valdosta State University Graduate of Last Decade (GOLD) award. He won the American School Counselors Kenneth B Hoyt Career Guidance Award for his former school system in 2005.

Meet the Counselor

Brian Law
School Counselor

Always...for the children....

Brian Law
School Counselor

Mission
I provide a comprehensive school counseling program for students that includes academic, personal-social, and career guidance and counseling activities. Academics will flourish as we prepare the student for the classroom. I focus on student strengths to nurture social and intellectual growth through understanding the whole child. Through collaboration I provide educational and social learning, which encourages students to be resourceful, lifelong learners.
Vision
I will guide students to be successful (personally, socially and academically) and connect learning to future endeavors in order to plan for a productive, self-supporting future.
Beliefs
1. All students are capable of learning and being successful.
2. Respect each individual.
3. The future starts here- plan for it!
4. Value service and contributions to others.
5. Together we all win.
6. Hate draws hate, Love draws love.
7. Kids have choices- empower them.
8. This is a safe place to connect.
9. All Is done...for the children.
Motto
Always...for the children

Guided Framwork

Program Information
Guidance Curriculum
* Character Education
Respect, Responsibility, Tolerance, Citizenship, et al are all emphasized in Individual, Group and Classroom contacts.
* Personal Assessment & Awareness
Self-Esteem; Interest Inventory
* Interpersonal Relations
Bullying; Peer Pressure; Anger Management; Violence Prevention
* Academic Issues
Advising; Tutoring; Study Skills
* Decision Making
Goal Setting; Four Year Planning; Drug Education; Sex Education
* Career Planning & Exploration
Career Choices; College, Tech, Career or Military Long Range Planning
* Vocational Development
Community resources
* Transitional Issues
9th grade Orientation; Moving on to 2009 (No More Than Four)
Planned Projects
Classroom Guidance
Fall guidance lessons will include: 9th Grade Orientation, The Four Year Plan, Study Skills, Fitting in and surviving the next four years through a series called "High School 101, You are here...now what?"
Group Guidance
Fall Small groups will be offered for Study Skills and Teen Skills to identified or interested students. (If you are interested, email or drop by the counseling office.)
Group Counseling
On an as need basis, Death and Dying groups will be offered. (If you are interested, email or drop by the counseling office.)
Newsletter and Communication
The "Class of 2009 Times" will be published every 9 weeks with information for you. Please read this and share with your parent/guardians. Keep a School Counseling brochure handy in your notebook and email or drop by the main counseling office should you need assistance with academics or personal issues.
Please Visit my counseling homepage at
Http://teach.gocats.org/blaw for regular updated information concerning the Class of 2009.
Graduation Requirements

Subject
College Prep
Career/Tech Prep
English/Language
Arts
4
4
Math
4
3
Science
3
3
Social Studies
3
3
Health/PE
1
1
Computer Tech/Fine Arts, Career Tech Prep, and/or Foreign Lang
1
1
Foreign Language
2
0
Technology/Career Prep Units from Core area
0
4
Electives
4
3
Total
22
22