 | CHAIR (2026) CRYSTAL BREWER Mrs. Brewer currently serves as the school counselor at Simpson Central School (K-8) in Pinola. She is in her 24th year as a school counselor. She received her B.S. in Psychology and M.S. in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in School Counseling from William Carey. She is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor and Nationally Board Certified School Counselor. She served as the president of MSCA in 2015-2016 and was named the School Counselor of the Year for MCA in 2016. She was honored to go on from there to be selected as 1 of 6 finalists for ASCA School Counselor of the Year 2018. Simpson Central School was named a RAMP school of distinction during her tenure and she has served as a RAMP reviewer since then. She was elected to the ASCA Board of Directors and served from 2019-2022. She is currently an ASCA shadow trainer and has a passion for equipping and supporting her fellow school counselors. mailto:crystal.brewer@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org |
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ASSISTANT CHAIR (2027)
EBONEE MAGEE-DORSEY
Dr. Magee-Dorsey has been a school counselor since 2013 and currently serves as the CTE Counselor at Lawrence County Technology and Career Center. With a fervent passion for education and a deeply ingrained commitment to the success of students, she has navigated various educational landscapes, from elementary to higher education, as well as community outreach initiatives with at-risk youth. She is a National Board Certified Counselor, National Board Certified School Counselor and also is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Dr. Magee-Dorsey earned her Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral degrees from Mississippi College. She has been a leader in school counseling for numerous years and has presented at numerous conferences across the state. She was honored as the 2019 MCA School Counselor of the Year and the 2022 Magnolia State SCA School Counselor of the Year. Through her role on the Magnolia State SCA Board, Dr. Magee-Dorsey aims to to advocate for and support school counselors by providing the resources, leadership, and tools they need to excel. Dr. Magee-Dorsey currently serves on the ASCA Board of Directors.
mailto:ebonee.dorsey@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org
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Dr. Magee-Dorsey has been a school counselor since 2013 and currently serves as the District Counselor of Lawrence County School District. Dr. Magee-Dorsey is a National Board Certified Counselor, National Board Certified School Counselor and also is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral degrees from Mississippi College. She has been active as a leader in school counseling for numerous years and has presented at numerous conferences across the state. Dr. Magee-Dorsey was selected as the 2019 MCA School Counselor of the Year and the 2022 Magnolia State SCA School Counselor of the Year. Through her service on the Magnolia State SCA Board, Dr. Magee-Dorsey hopes to serve as a voice for all school counselors who need support, resources, leadership, advocacy, and the tools necessary to be the best school counselors they can be! Dr. Magee-Dorsey currently serves on the ASCA Board of Directors.
 BOARD MEMBER (2025)
JONATHAN BARNES
Jonathan has served as the 7th-12th counselor at Water Valley High School since 2017. In addition, he serves numerous roles with the district including the graduation/dropout committee, school improvement committee, and the PBIS coordinator. His college and career initiatives have led to him being recognized by the Get 2 College Foundation as a Premiere School for College Application Days and FASFA Days. Water Valley's annual signing day was awarded the school of excellence award in 2022/2023. Before coming to Water Valley, he was an elementary counselor with Desoto County Schools and helped in a collaboration with other elementary school counselors to hold monthly professional learning communities. In his 18 years of education, he has worked as a high school biology teacher, served roles as a school counselor in grades k-12, and as a Career and Technical Education Counselor.
He is a proud graduate of the University of Mississippi where he earned his B.A. in Psychology/Biology in 2003. While attending Ole Miss, he was active in the Student Alumni Council and served as an Ole Miss Ambassador. He received his M.Ed. in Counselor Education in 2006.
Jonathan is an active member of Bethlehem Church in Potts Camp, MS where he has served on the praise team and as a member of the sanctuary choir and where he currently works in the Children's ministry as a teacher. When not at work or church you can find him enjoying an afternoon at Swayze Field cheering on the Rebel baseball team or spending time with his family. mailto:jbarnes@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org
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BOARD MEMBER (2026)
LESIAN DAVIS
Dr. LeSian C. Davis currently serves as the Director of Counseling Services which is a supporting arm of Jackson Public School District’s Office of Climate and Wellness. Because of the district’s location and constituents it serves, it has been identified as one of the states only urban school district comprising of more than 23,000 students.
As a devoted difference maker for her community and district, Davis has served as an advocate, educator, and a team player for 23 years in public education. She has strong belief in serving others with efficiency and effective assistance initiate positive production anywhere. While serving as a member of the department, Davis and the host of district leaders and counselors, have move to adopt the national ASCA model as the drive behind what’s done to change lives and a new start for those seeking direction. She has served faithfully as an elementary, middle, and high school counselor since her initial start as a guidance counselor at Capital City Alternative School. Her journey has also provide work experiences within the Hazlehurst, Prentiss, and Hattiesburg areas before returning back to the capital city. When asked what inspires her to continue doing what she does, she replied. “I enjoy empowering students to make informed decisions about their future as well beyond high school.
Cruising from her hometown, Hazlehurst, Davis is the proud graduate of the only urban university, Jackson State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Masters of Science in Counseling, and Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Administration and Supervision. mailto:ldavis@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org
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BOARD MEMBER (2027)
TREENECIA GARRAWAY
Mrs. Treenecia Garraway became licensed in 2010 and began her service as a school counselor in 2011 - accomplishing her life-long goal. She was a high school counselor for nine years and was known for her work in increasing graduation rates in the two school districts where she previously served. Upon making her transition to Oak Grove Middle School in 2020, she was instrumental in coaching her colleagues through the National Board Certification process, resulting in each of the grade level counselors at OGMS obtaining NBCC status. After receiving her B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, she continued her studies at William Carey University and earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a Concentration is School Counseling, Specialist degree in Higher Education Administration, and is in the final stages of completing her Ph.D. She is a National Board Certified Counselor, National Certified School Counselor, holds a P-LPC, and is a Certified Life Coach.
Treenecia was honored as the Pine Belt Region School Counselor of the Year in 2016 and was a finalist for MCA School Counselor of the Year. She was selected as an MCA Emerging Leader in 2017 and 2023, and elected as the Secretary for PBCA in 2023. Her leadership and skills have afforded her the opportunity to plan and present at several conferences and workshops. She is currently a member of ASCA and looks forward to growing in the profession. Mrs. Garraway hopes that her service on the Magnolia SSCA Board will not only sharpen her as a school counselor, but better equip her to continue efforts in encouraging, educating, and empowering other counseling professionals. mailto:tgarraway@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org
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BOARD MEMBER (2026)
ALEXYA IRVIN
Ms. Alexya Irvin currently serves as an elementary school counselor at Mamie Martin Elementary School in Brookhaven, MS. She is in her 19th year of education with 8 years as a school counselor. She received her B.S. from The University of Southern Mississippi, Master’s in the Art of Teaching and Specialist in School Counseling from Jackson State University, and a Specialist in Educational Leadership from William Carey University. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Nationally Certified School Counselor. She has served as the President of the Magnolia Region of the Mississippi Counseling Association from 2018-2020. She is an active leader in her community and school, including being an active member of CAFE’ A+, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, as well as a board member of Darlene “Doll” Slater Rehabilitation Center for Women (Doll’s House Mission Home). It is her honor to serve on the Magnolia State School Counselor Association board where she hopes to become more of an advocate and voice for school counselors and the students and community she serves. mailto:airvin@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org
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BOARD MEMBER (2025)
MONICA KING Monica is currently in her 27th year of service in public education. Ms. King is committed to serving students and creating an environment where students academic,’ social and emotional needs are met and prioritized. Ms. King has been a school counselor for fifteen years. She taught in the Hinds County and Adams County School Districts collectively for 8 years. Ms. King also has three years of experience in Higher Education. Ms. King is a member of the American School Counseling Association, Mississippi Association of Educators and the National Association of Educators. Professional rewards and recognitions include, Teacher of the Year, Natchez Adams School District Spotlight Award and Member Spotlight for MSSCA. Ms. King is humbled and elated to serve on the Board of Directors for the Magnolia State School Counseling Association.
mailto:monica.king@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org
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SEMONE OLIVE Semone Olive has been serving in the Kosciusko School District since 2002. In her current role as Director of Counseling and Behavior Specialist, she works to ensure that students K-12 have the supports they need to be successful. Semone obtained her B.S. degree in Elementary Education and Masters of Science in Counselor Education from Mississippi State University before obtaining her Specialist in Educational Leadership from the University of Mississippi. Semone has been an active leader in her school, community, and state throughout her time as a school counselor and describes herself as a servant leader and an advocate for her school community and the profession of school counseling. mailto:semone.olive@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org
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CHRISTINA PALMER Mrs. Palmer is a school counselor at Senatobia Middle School in Senatobia, MS since 2023 after being and elementary school counselor in DeSoto County for 10 years. She completed her Master’s degree in school counseling at the University of Mississippi and completed her internship at Lewisburg Elementary. She is a National Board Certified Counselor and School Counselor and a member of ASCA. She was previously one of the leaders of the Elementary Counselors Affinity group with ASCA. Mrs. Palmer has also served as a SCUTA Ambassador for the 2021-2022 school year. She has served in a few leadership positions in her districts including being a mentor to new counselors and a member of the school counseling district advisory committee. Most recently, she served on the district SEL committee to help choose what SEL program would be used throughout the district. mailto:christina.palmer@magnoliastateschoolcounselor.org
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