Guidance Counseling
Our Counseling Team’s main goal is to work with each student individually to ensure they have a successful career at St.Augustine High School. Overall, they are here to help our students to excel academically and to become leaders inside and outside of the classroom.
Velda Benjamin Gilyot
8th & 9th Grade Counselor | ACT Bootcamp
As the 8th & 9th Grade Counselor I plan to provide them with all the tools they need to have a successful career at St. Augustine High School. As ACT Coordinator I will provide ACT Bootcamps to help our students increase their scores so they can be eligible for acceptance and top scholarships from the colleges or universities of their choice.
vgilyot@purpleknights.com | 504.944.2424 ext. 350
Favorite Book: On Becoming by Michelle Obama and Little Fires Everywhere
Patrice Strickland
10th & 11th Grade Counselor
As the 10th and 11th grade counselor, with 25 years experience, my goal is to ensure all St. Augustine High School students are equipped with the necessary tools to graduate and continue their post secondary education.
pstrickland@purpleknights.com | 504.944.2424 ext. 325
Favorite Book: In the Meantime, Iyanla Vanzant
Michelle G. Keelen
12th Grade, College and Career Counselor
As the senior counselor, my main focus is ensuring seniors have the tools, support, and guidance to graduate and succeed post-graduation. I help students navigate their educational and professional paths by providing guidance on college selection, application processes, dual enrollment options, testing, financial aid, and scholarships.
mkeelen@purpleknights.com | 504.944.2424 ext. 349
Favorite Book: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
“As the Counseling Team we welcome our students to use us as a resource and guide to college & career readiness. We encourage you to utilize the college events we have scheduled for you, as well as the scholarship, financial aid, ACT prep and many other resources we have available for you.”
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