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Counseling & Academics

Counseling

The Global Mic - Counseling Podcast - October 2025

About Us

 

Mr. Grissom, Mrs. Berry, Ms. P. White, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. McCray, Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. Turner

Mr. Grissom, Mrs. Berry, Ms. P. White, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. McCray, Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. Turner

 

Mission Statement

GIA's wholistic approach to student development and social emotional learning will include:

  • Daily opportunities to practice mindfulness​
  • Growth Mindset activities​
  • Conflict resolution ​ 
  • Crisis intervention ​
  • Training in Self-discovery, Self-acceptance, and Self-awareness ​
  • Resilience ​
  • Character development

 

Vision Statement

At Global Impact Academy, our students will:

  • thrive in their environment and embody a culture of continuous improvement as lifelong learners and leaders.
  • be strong self-advocates and positively contribute to a global world, ready for cultural experiences that extend beyond their local communities.
  • master the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue post-secondary pathways representative of their unique skills.
  • demonstrate emotional intelligence, knowing how to successfully navigate the many complexities of the 21st century as productive contributors in a diverse global society. 

Counselors

Mrs. Brittany Gibson

Student Last Names: A-J

Email: GibsonB@fultonschools.org

Phone: 470-254-3900

Qualifications: B.S.,Psychology, Georgia State University M.S., Special Education and School Counseling Ed.S Educational Leadership

Mr. Antonio T. Grissom, Sr. M.Ed.

Student Last Names K-Z

Email: grissom@fultonschools.org

Phone: 470-254-3900

Qualifications: BA, Philosophical and Religious Studies, Fisk University M.Ed. School Counseling, Cambridge College

Mental Health Resources

Academics

Pathways

Energy Systems

Engineering

Healthcare Sciences

  • Patient Care
  • Biotechnology Research and Development
  • Pharmacy

Information Technology

  • Cybersecurity
  • Game Design
  • Computer Science

College and Career Readiness Guidebook

CollegeandCareerReadinessGuidebook_1 (PDF)

GIA Course Progression

CourseProgressionsGIA_1 (PDF)