Counseling Department

Parents/Student
When emailing your Counselor please include the following:
A subject line that includes the student's name and/or the nature of the email.
Contact information that includes: an email address, phone number and a time in which you can be reached.
**While we are available via telephone, you may reach your child's counselor faster via email. **
Students are assigned to a School Counselor based on current grade listed in Infinite Campus, which is based on the number of credits earned.
0 - 4 credits ---------- 9th grade
5 -10 credits -------- 10th grade
11-16 credits------- 11th grade
17 + credits --------- 12th grade

Ms. Bridget Smith
9th Grade Counselor
8th Grade Registration Coordinator
9th Grade Coordinator
Freshman Program for 9th Graders
GAVS Facilitator
Email : bsmith26@rockdale.k12.ga.us

Ms. Leslie Felder
10th – 12th Grade Counselor
Last Names A - F
11th Grade Coordinator
ASVAB Coordinator/Military Contact
PBIS Team Member
Email : lfelder@rockdale.k12.ga.us

Ms. Brianna Lockhart
10th – 12th Grade Counselor
Last Names G - N
10th Grade Coordinator
Rockdale Youth Leadership Contact
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Email : blockhart26@rockdale.k12.ga.us

Ms. Nyesha Bowens
10th – 12th Grade Counselor
Last Names O - Z
Department Coordinator
12th Grade Coordinator
NCAA Clearinghouse/NAIA (Athletic Eligibility)
Hope Eligibility Contact/ STAR Student Submission
Email : nbowens25@rockdale.k12.ga.us

Ms. Pamela Leaphart
Counseling Office Administrative Assistant
Transcript Records Management
Withdrawals
Email : pleaphart23@rockdale.k12.ga.us

Dr. Shaterria Dollar
Graduation Coach
Credit Recovery Coordinator
College and Career Readiness
Email : sdollar@rockdale.k12.ga.us

Ms. Brandi Brumback – Registrar/Records
Email: bbrumback@rockdale.k12.ga.us
Fax: 770-483-9356
Mail:
Heritage High School
2400 Granade Road
Conyers, GA 30094
Attention: Brandi Brumback
Resources
Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/
FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/
Georgia Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/georgia-scholarships/
Additional Links
Mental Health Resources
College and Career Readiness
Professional School Counseling
