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.
This is Ms. Ventura’s 33rd year as an educator and first year at Park Street. She graduated from Trenton State College where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Ms.Ventura earned her Master of Science in Curriculum at Central Michigan University and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership at Berry College. She serves as a Counselor here at Park Street Elementary School. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughters, Kira and Zoe, cooking, and sitting by the pool.