"A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn." ~Helen Keller
Hello! My name is Kelly Marcum and I am the 8th grade school counselor at South Junior High. This is my third year at South and I am fortunate to be able to move up each year to follow my students. _ My favorite part of my job is the daily variety. No day at South Junior High is ever the same. I get to meet with students individually, facilitate counseling groups, teach guidance lessons in classrooms, work with teams of teachers and administrators, and meet with parents and families. I cannot imagine a more perfect profession. My goal is to help all 8th graders be successful in their middle school career. This can be a time of changes and challenges and I am privileged to be able to assist students in the areas of academic achievement, educational growth and social development. I will strive to help students establish and maintain positive peer relationships, develop effective problem solving and decision making skills, and prepare for a successful transition to high school. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns about your 8th grader: