Counseling
Welcome to the Johns Creek Counseling Website!
We are so excited to be working with all of our Jaguars again for the 2025-2026 school year.
Johns Creek School Counselors:
Mae Soles
Counselor for Kindergarten, Second, and Fourth grades
.msoles@forsyth.k12.ga.us 678-965-5041 Ext. 361026
Grace Pottorff
Counselor for First, Third, and Fifth grades
In addition to supporting our students' social and emotional needs, our counselors are excited to assist them in preparing for their bright futures. Whether it be learning to navigate testing anxiety or extreme stress due to major life changes, or talking about the possibilities of future career interests, their goal is to ensure that each student is set up for success in their upcoming academic journey, and beyond.
If there is anything you need, please email your child's grade level counselor for assistance. We are here to support you! Please don't hesitate to email one of us.
Family and Parent Resources
Mental Health Crisis Resources:
Georgia Crisis and Access Line 1-800-715-4225
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Community Resources
The Place of Forsyth 770-887-1098
Georgia Highlands Medical Services 770-887-1668
Department of Family and Children Services 1-855-422-4453
United Way Worldwide 211
A great resource from Common Sense for academic activities at home:
Here is a good resource from the CDC for coping with stress:
For any fourth or fifth grade students who attend Mindful Movement class, (or anyone who would like to try this) here is a link to a video/activity that is similar to what we do:
In case you need a brain break while you're working or just need to burn off some extra energy, Here are some videos that can help with that:
Run The Red Carpet Go Noodle Pop See GoNoodle