North Metro Academy
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts engages students in instruction that integrates the academics and performing arts in ways that address the unique needs and interests of each student, while intentionally developing confidence, imagination and collaboration.
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- Counselor Information

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Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Malessa Smith
Ms. Smith is a native of Mobile, Alabama; she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Tennessee State University and worked in the profession for six years. While living in Frederick, Maryland, she worked as a Teacher/Tutor for a dropout prevention program, Maryland's Tomorrow. Her interaction with the students inspired her to pursue and obtain her Master of Science in School Counseling from Western Maryland College. Ms. Smith has eight years of experience as an Elementary Counselor and twenty years of experience as a Middle School Counselor. She has two sons, Quintin and Randall, who enjoy museums, theater, concerts, traveling, and reading.
A School Counselor's Role
School counselors are certified licensed educators with a minimum of a master's degree in school counseling, making them uniquely qualified to address all students' academic, personal/social, and career development needs. Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement through classroom counseling lessons, small groups, and individual counseling sessions. The school counselor collaborates with teachers, administrators, and parents to enhance students' lives by assisting in the development of positive attitudes towards school, learning and practicing problem-solving, positive decision-making, and applying coping skills.
Students can be referred by a teacher, administrator, parent, or self-referral.
Would you mind not hesitating to contact me regarding concerns you may have relating to your child? Our mascot at NMAPA is the eagle; we all know that eagles SOAR: Shine, Overcome, Achieve and Rise! I look forward to meeting you.
Community Resources:
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Education of Homeless Children and Youth
Programa de educación para niños y jóvenes desamparadoso sin domicilio fijo
MEDICAL:
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Babies Can't Wait or call 1-888-651-8224
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Beacon of Hope Pregnancy Care Center or call 404-937-3995
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Gwinnett-Rockdale-Newton County Health Departments or call the Norcross Center at 770-638-5700
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Good Samaritan Health Center or call 678-280-6630
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Discount Pharmacy Cards - Coast2Coast Rx Card or call 1-800-931-8872
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Discount Pharmacy Cards -NeedyMeds or call 1-800-503-6897
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Discount Pharmacy Cards - GoodRx or call 1-888-799-2553
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Discount Pharmacy Cards - CancerCare or call 866-552-6729
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Georgia Crisis and Access Line or call 1-800-715-4225
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Mercy Care or call 678-872-7100
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NPAF (National Patient Advocate Foundation) or call 800-532-5274
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Northside Hospital Gwinnett-Duluth or call 678-312-6800
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Obria Medical Clinics or call 770-338-1680
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PADV (Partnership Agianst Domestic Violence) or call 404-370-9600
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The Ben Massell Dental Clinic or call 404-881-1858
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View Point Health or call 678-209-2745
FOOD RESOURCES:
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Norcross Co-Op or call 770-263-8268
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Action Ministries or call 404-881-1991
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No Kid Hungry or call 800-969-4767
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CarePointe Food Pantry or call 678-812-4500
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Overcomers House Inc. or call 678-575-6608
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The Quinn House Signs and Wonders Food Pantry or call 770-962-0470
- Streetwise Georgia or call 678-985-9952
CHARITIES, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE:
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Catholic Charities Atlanta or call 404-920-7748
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Cleaning for a Reason or call 977-337-3348
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Center for Pan Asian Community Services or call 770-232-5200
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Giving Kitchen or call 404-254-1227
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Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services or call 770-995-3339
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Helping Mamas or call 770-985-8010
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Home Repairs Ministries or call 404-919-5871
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Latin American Association or call 404-638-1800
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Lilburn Co-op or call 770-931-8333
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Neighborhood Co-op or call 770-263-8268
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Partnership for Community Action, Inc. or call 404-929-2500
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The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County or call 770-724-1660
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St. Vincent De Paul or call 678-892-6160
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Street Wise or call 678-985-9915
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United Way or call *211
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