Overview

Mission

To provide a structured program of services for all scholars, parents, and the school community, and to assist scholars in the acquisition of skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become college-ready and lifelong learners, productive workers, and responsible citizens upon graduation from high school.

Meet the Counselors

Ebonie Butler-Cheeks

Butler-Cheeks is the lead counselor. She is a graduate of the Holmes County Public School District and Delta State University.  She has an Educational Specialist in School Counseling degree from Jackson State University.  Her philosophy on education is "Every child is a success story."

Alexis Jenkins

Mrs. Jenkins is the 10th-grade / junior school counselor and so excited to be part of the Patriots family. She has heard wonderful things about the school as well as the community and feels extremely lucky to be part of them both. 

She is originally from Hattiesburg, MS, but considers herself a native of Jackson since having lived here about 20 years.  In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and anything that involves the outdoors. 

Mrs. Jenkins is looking forward to working with the Forest Hill family. 

Monica Dickerson

Monica Dickerson is the current 12th grade school counselor at Forest Hill High school.  She is originally from Tampa, FL and graduated from Mississippi State University with a Master’s degree in School Counseling. 

Being a school counselor is more than a career, it's her passion.  "There is no greater feeling than helping a scholar achieve their goals, seeing them become successful, and knowing I was a part of that." 

She is always grateful to serve the scholars and families of this community. 

Shonda Henderson 

Henderson is the 11th-grade l counselor, a proven classroom teacher, a mentor, and an advocate for scholars.  She is a graduate of Humphrey County School District and Mississippi Valley State University.  She has an Education Specialist Degree in School Counseling from Mississippi College.

Aundria Chandler 

Chandler is the 9th grade counselor.