MEET THE COUNSELOR
My name is Shayla Young and I am elated to be serving as the 7th Grade Professional School Counselor at Ballard-Hudson Middle School, for the 2021-2022 School Year. I have a long history with Ballard-Hudson Middle School. I attended McEvoy Middle School, currently Ballard-Hudson Middle School during my 7th & 8th Grade Years and a graduate of Southwest High School. I started teaching at Ballard-Hudson Middle School back in 2007 and taught for eight years and was the 2013-2014, Teacher of the Year. In addition to this, my mother and father attended Ballard-Hudson Senior High School. I have been an educator for 14 years in the Public School System and 19 years teaching at the college level.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Georgia College & State University, Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Wesleyan College, Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia College & State University and Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Walden University (pursuing). This will be my first year as a Professional School Counselor but have several years of experience as a Graduation Coach, as well as a College & Career Coach. I’m looking forward to an amazing school year working with students, parents, teachers, and administrators at Ballard-Hudson Middle School. It is wonderful to return home. If you need to reach me, please feel free to email Shayla.young@bcsdk12.net or contact me on 478-779-3390.