Counseling
Welcome to Park Street's Counseling Corner!
About Dr. Zimmerman
This is Dr. Zimmerman’s 20th year as a professional school counselor and 20th year at Park Street. She graduated from Brenau University and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Dr. Zimmerman earned her Master’s of Education School Counseling at the University of West GA, and her Educational Specialist in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University. Finally, Dr. Zimmerman graduated from the University of Georgia with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling and Student Personal Services.
Dr. Zimmerman is an active Cobb School Counseling Association member and RAMP recipient for the American School Counseling Association. She has also published five children’s books: Oh No, School Again (2018); Jason and the Cold Winter Day (2018); Jason and the Pill Pusher (2018); Jason and the Bully Buster (2019); and Jason Learns Safety Skills (2020). In her spare time, Dr. Zimmerman enjoys hiking, attending art festivals, traveling, and spending time with her son, Jason.
Dr. Jennifer Zimmerman
jzimmerman@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Lessons in Literature
Highlighting some helpful resources written by Dr. Jennifer Zimmerman
Jason Learns Safety Skills (2020) is a story about JJ, who learns that although most people are good, some are not. While JJ and his mother are travelling, she teaches him that some people do not have good intentions and he should be careful of lures and tricks. JJ learns to both recognize and acknowledge when he gets that warning feeling about someone and to trust his instincts about people to keep him safe.
Jason and the Cold Winter Day (2018) is a story about JJ, a young boy who is too busy to pay attention to the cold temperature warning. In this story, JJ learns the importance of dressing appropriately for the weather.
In Oh No, School Again? (2017), JJ enjoyed being home with his parents so much that he did not want to go to school. He created excuses daily to stay home from school. JJ's parents explained the importance of school, and taught him the word truancy. With his parents help JJ improved his attitude towards school and was able to receive an attendance award.
radKIDS® Making A Difference
radKIDS® strengthens family, encourages physical fitness, teaches realistic physical skills and core safety values to live by through its program. The radKIDS® curriculum is a fun, activity-based program including lectures, safety drills, physical skills to resist or stop violence or harm, and dynamic simulation. We believe that every child deserves personal and life skills to live more safely.
radKIDS® primary mission is to share the radKIDS® developmental curriculum in schools and educational facilities. By certifying educators to share radKIDS® with children, we can and do enhance the culture and climate in schools. Reducing bullying and absenteeism while increasing the focus and time in the learning environment, and thereby increasing the evaluated outcome of both the students and the schools.
Visit the radKIDS® website to learn more!
Counseling Contacts
Jennifer Zimmerman, Ph.D., LPC
School Counselor
Email: jzimmerman@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
105 Park Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 429-3180 ext. 7017
Jennifer Arozqueta
School Social Worker
Email: jarozqueta@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
340 Aviation Road
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 429-3115 ext. 5897
Services: Spanish and Portuguese speaking families at all schools
Valarie Kahiha
Social Worker
Email: vkahiha@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
120 Saine Dr.
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 429-3190 ext. 6486
Services: Dunleith, Park Street, West Side
Resources
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
After Hours assistance hotline: (800) 715-4225
2024-25 Counseling Newsletter
Accordion
RAMP School of Distinction
Park Street Elementary School has been awarded the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation with distinction. The RAMP designation, awarded for aligning with the criteria in the ASCA National Model, recognizes schools committed to delivering a data-informed school counseling program and an exemplary educational environment. Park Street's RAMP recognition will last until the 2028 school year.