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Eric Hairston
Professional School Counselor, Newport News Public Schools
Location: Hampton, VA United States
Joined: Aug 11th, 2014
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Eric Hairston has extensive, direct, relevant experiences as Newport News’ GEAR UP coordinator from 2006 to present. Hairston has twenty-five years of school counseling experience, and has served as a Professional School Counselor (middle, high, community college, and four year college), School Counselor Director and an AVID Counselor. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college preparatory program designed to help underrepresented populations prepare for admission to 4-year colleges and universities. Hairston works directly with the schools, administrators, and teachers to be targeted by the proposed GEAR UP grant. He is familiar with the budgetary requirements of the program. Hairston provides professional development to teachers in the basic GEAR UP Elective Class and trains high school counselors throughout the United States on the role in helping underrepresented populations meet the rigorous requirements of post-secondary education. He holds a graduate degree from Hampton University in Counseling-College Student Development and an undergraduate degree from Shaw University in Intermediate Education. Eric Hairston is uniquely qualified to handle the day-to-day administration and implementation of the Newport News GEAR UP program. Hairston is currently a board member for Project Discovery in Virginia, Virginia College Access and a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Education   (request update)
Shaw University class of 1987
Undergrad Major: Education
Claim To Fame:
2014 Kappa Man of the Year (Hampton-Newport News (VA) Alumni Chapter)
Experience
I currently work with Newport News Public Schools as Professional School Counselor
I have years of experience working in the Counseling industry.
School Counselor | Enterprise Academy
From July 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
 Counseled students individually and in groups in academic, career, personal and social concerns. Assisted students in preparing for post-secondary opportunities.
AVID Staff Developer | AVID
From January 1997 to Current • 29 year(s)
 Teach a three day curriculum to high school counselors on AVID responsibilities and roles.
GEAR UP Coordinator | Newport News Public Schools
From January 2006 to July 2012 • 6 year(s)
 Coordinated a six year 3.6 million dollar grant to assist 600 students towards college as a post-secondary option.
School Director/AVID & ESL Counselor | Denbigh High School
From August 2000 to December 2005 • 5 year(s)
 Counseled students individually and in groups in academic, career, personal and social concerns. Assisted students in preparing for post-secondary opportunities.
School Counselor/AVID Counselor | Denbigh High School
From August 1996 to June 2000 • 4 year(s)
 Counseled students individually and in groups in academic, career, personal and social concerns. Assisted students in preparing for post-secondary opportunities.
Counselor/Instructor | Thomas Nelson Community College
From August 1989 to July 1999 • 10 year(s)
 Advised students on academics and career planning, interpreted academic placement tests, and taught Student Development Orientation course.
School Counselor | Flora D. Crittenden Middle School
From August 1995 to June 1996 • 1 year(s)
 Counseled students individually and in groups in academic, career, personal and social concerns.
School Counselor | Thomas Eaton Fundamental Middle School
From October 1990 to June 1995 • 5 year(s)
 Counseled students individually and in groups in academic, career, personal and social concerns.
Tutor/Counselor Coordinator | Hampton University
From August 1989 to October 1990 • 1 year(s)
 Recruited and trained tutor-counselors, supervised tutorial center, and provided academic, personal, social and financial aid counseling services.
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