Welcome to PSA School Counseling and Academic Advising
Staff
Jamie Frank-O'Connell, Counseling Director
Mrs. Frank-O’Connell has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western State University, Colorado where she majored in Clinical Psychology and minored in Pre-law. She further earned a Master of Arts degree from Regis University, Colorado in Clinical and Counseling Psychology and obtained her Professional School Counseling Certification from Adam’s State University, Colorado. Mrs. Frank-O’Connell has been a professional counselor in schools and mental health clinics since 1997.
jamie.frank-oconnell@psaschool.org
- SEL Programs
- General School Counseling Concerns
Shawn Davis, Middle School Counselor
Mrs. Davis graduated from Summerville High School, obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the College of Charleston, and earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Webster University. She started her professional counseling career as a high school & career counselor and worked the last 17 years at Oakbrook Middle School as a middle school counselor and program director.
- Middle School IGP Process
- Social and Emotional Support for middle school students
- Middle School Academic Advisement
Laurel Hiser, High School Counselor
Mrs. Hiser earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Cross Disciplinary Studies in Upstate New York from Roberts Wesleyan College, and her Master of Education degree in Secondary School Counseling from The Citadel. Since moving to the Charleston area five years ago, Mrs. Hiser has been working in administrative roles in nonprofit settings and in the South Carolina Public Charter School District.
- High School IGP Process
- Social and Emotional Support for high school students
- Transcript Audits
Michael Finkley, Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Mr. Finkley holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from Allen University of Columbia, SC, a Masters of Education in Educational Studies k-12, and a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Southern New Hampshire University of Manchester, New Hampshire. Finkley is also a certified Global Career Development Facilitator and a graduate of the Leadership Enrichment and Development Program hosted by the South Carolina Department of Education. He has spent the last 10 years working in various secondary and higher education settings.
- Dual Enrollment Process
- Dual Enrollment Grades
- College and Career Networking
Events, News, and Presentations
Annual Calendar
Counselor’s Corner
Coping With Stress Slide Show
Virtual Organization
Transcripts and Diplomas
How to Create an Account with Parchment
Replacement Diploma Requests
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment Handbook
Senior Capstone Handbook
SC Track
Trident Technical College
College of Charleston
Military Families
Military Family Life Counselor
Lindsay Bolster, M.S.Ed, LPC
Ph: 843-630-4960
Email: bolsterl@magellanfederal.com
School Liaison Specialist (SLS)
Joint Base Charleston
Website: jbcharleston.com/school-liaison-office
Chris Gerry
Ph: 843-963-4410
Cell: 843-300-2523
Email: christopher.gerry@us.af.mil
Jennifer Ohmer
Ph: 843-963-2931
Cell: 843-998-1456
Email: jennifer.ohmer@us.af.mil
School Liaisons
Social and Emotional Support Links
Suicide Hotline
LGTBQIA+ Hotline
NAMI HelpLine
NAMI Crisis Information
Justice Works Behavioral Care
Internet Safety
SCSafetyNet.com
Cyber Tipline
Academic Resources
Learning Style Study Tips
Regional College and Career Guide
STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE: Scholarships, Internships, Fellowships, and Other Opportunities
Academic Resume Resources
Canva Academic Resume Help
Academic Resume Template
Academic Resume Sample
College Information
SAT Study Help
SAT Student Line
Ph: 866-756-7346
Khan Academy
College Board
ACT
Social App for the College Journey
Saturday Presentations with Finkley
PSA Scholarship Database