Career Coaches

Elizabeth Ford - Amelia County High School Career Coach

Elizabeth looks forward to being a resource for information regarding college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, dual enrollment, and all career/academic-related events.

Elizabeth Fords contact information is:

Phone: 804-878-0806

Email: elizabeth.ford@southside.edu

Krisha Jones - Brunswick High School Career Coach

Krisha Jones is a graduate of Brunswick High School (BHS). She is in her 12th year as the BHS Career Coach and enjoys helping students to reach their full potential. A Brunswick High School Class of 2021 Graduate, Dulce Ruby Trejo, says, "Mrs. Jones was very helpful and always answered my questions in a quick manner. She was there whenever I had questions - day or night. Mrs. Jones helped with everything from my first questions about Southside to enrolling. The information she provided helped me solidify my career choices. She also helped me see all the pros about attending Southside and made me feel very welcomed."

Mrs. Jones’ contact information is:

Phone: 434-848-2716

Email: krisha.jones@southside.edu

https://bhs.brunswickcps.org/

Krisha Jones - Brunswick Academy Career Coach

Krisha Jones began working as a Career Coach for Brunswick Academy in 2021. She assists students with steps of the FAFSA application, career aspirations, college plans, and workforce training. The Head of Brunswick Academy, Brittney Wiedman, says, "Having access to a Career Coach will be a tremendous asset for our Seniors."

Mrs. Jones’ contact information is:

Phone: 434-848-3779

Email: krisha.jones@southside.edu

https://www.brunswickacademy.com/

Tina Maxey - Fuqua Career Coach 

Tina Maxey has been a career coach for 14 years. She is involved in community organizations such as the Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and enjoys working with students. Tina works closely with school counselors to assist seniors with the daunting task of the college admissions process. Maxey says, “It is a joy to have the opportunity to meet with high school students and discuss their career aspirations and educational goals. Each student has a unique story and it is fulfilling to partner in navigating a path to success. I work forward to continuing to help guide students with their career journeys.”

Ms. Maxey’s contact information is:

Phone: 434-969-6060

Email: tina.maxey@southside.edu

https://www.bcpschools.org/home

Melissa Colbert - Central High School Career Coach 

As a business owner in Southside Virginia for 25 years, Melissa Colbert knows first-hand the importance of having a skilled and trained workforce. She knows the value of education and the challenges students face if they don’t have a clear pathway. Without support of school counselors, administrators, teachers and career coaches, the majority of students will graduate with IDK (I Don’t Know). She has been a career coach for 11 years. Central High School’s School Counselor, Stephanie Powers, says, “Mrs. Colbert is an integral part of the Central High School Counseling Department. She is always willing to go the extra mile to assist students with planning for their future. She helps students as they prepare for all ventures of life after high school.”

Mrs. Colbert’s contact information is:

Phone: 434-696-2137

Email: melissa.colbert@southside.edu

https://www.lunenburgcountyschools.org/o/central-high

Ernestine Sharpe - Cumberland High School Equity Career Coach

Mrs. Ernestine Sharpe looks forward to being a resource for information regarding college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, dual enrollment, and all career/academic-related events.

https://www.cucps.k12.va.us/o/chs

Tina Maxey - Fuqua Career Coach 

Tina Maxey has been a career coach for 14 years. She is involved in community organizations such as the Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and enjoys working with students. Tina works closely with school counselors to assist seniors with the daunting task of the college admissions process. Maxey says, “It is a joy to have the opportunity to meet with high school students and discuss their career aspirations and educational goals. Each student has a unique story and it is fulfilling to partner in navigating a path to success. I work forward to continuing to help guide students with their career journeys.”

Ms. Maxey’s contact information is:

Phone: 434-392-4131

Email: tina.maxey@southside.edu

https://www.fuquaschool.com

Juanda Deloatch, Career Coach

juanda.deloatch@southside.edu

Career Coach - Sherrita Clark

sherrita.clark@southside.edu

434-575-2047

Tina Maxey - Homeschool Co-Op Career Coach

Tina Maxey has been a career coach for 14 years. She is involved in community organizations such as the Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and enjoys working with students. Tina works closely with school counselors to assist seniors with the daunting task of the college admissions process. Maxey says, “It is a joy to have the opportunity to meet with high school students and discuss their career aspirations and educational goals. Each student has a unique story and it is fulfilling to partner in navigating a path to success. I work forward to continuing to help guide students with their career journeys.

Ms. Maxey’s contact information is:

Email: tina.maxey@southside.edu

Tina Maxey - Kenston Career Coach

Tina Maxey has been a career coach for 14 years. She is involved in community organizations such as the Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and enjoys working with students. Tina works closely with school counselors to assist seniors with the daunting task of the college admissions process. Maxey says, “It is a joy to have the opportunity to meet with high school students and discuss their career aspirations and educational goals. Each student has a unique story and it is fulfilling to partner in navigating a path to success. I work forward to continuing to help guide students with their career journeys.”

Ms. Maxey’s contact information is:

Phone: 434-292-7218

Email: tina.maxey@southside.edu

https://kenston.org/

Bernadine Johnson - Mecklenburg County High School Equity Career Coach

Bernadine Johnson first became a career coach at Bluestone High School in 2019 and later became the Park View High School career coach in 2020. She is a retired Clinical Care Coordinator, former SVCC board member, Charlotte County School board member, and Community Action Advisory Board member. Previous community service and work experiences have allowed Bernadine opportunities to interact with students, parents, and other professionals for goal setting. Ms. Johnson says, “Career coaching provides an opportunity to support students as they plan and empower them to discover their potential, market their skills, and seek the means necessary to achieve success.”

Ms. Johnson's contact information is:

Phone: 434-447-3435

Email: bernadine.johnson@southside.edu

https://mcpsweb.org/?page_id=28922

Bernadine Johnson - Nottoway High School Equity Career Coach

Bernadine Johnson has been a Career Coach at Nottoway High School since 2021. She is a retired Clinical Care Coordinator, former SVCC board member, Charlotte County School board member, and Community Action Advisory Board member. Previous community service and work experiences have allowed Bernadine opportunities to interact with students, parents, and other professionals for goal setting. Ms. Johnson says, “Career coaching provides an opportunity to support students as they plan and empower them to discover their potential, market their skills, and seek the means necessary to achieve success.”

Ms. Johnson's contact information is:

Phone: 434-292-5373

Email: bernadine.johnson@southside.edu

Rhonda Adams - Prince Edward High School Equity Career Coach
 

Mrs. Rhonda Adams looks forward to being a resource for information regarding college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, dual enrollment, and all career/academic-related events.

http://www.hs.pecps.k12.va.us/

rhonda.adams@southside.edu

434-315-2130

Kate E. Tharpe - Randolph-Henry High School Career Coach

Kate E. Tharpe is a graduate of Randolph-Henry High School (RHHS). She has been a career coach there for six years. Mrs. Rhonda Benn, a teacher at RHHS, says, “I would like to start by saying how much I wish there would have been a Career Coach available to me as a high school student! As I watch the conversations our Career Coach, Mrs. Kate E. Tharpe, has with my seniors here at Randolph-Henry, I can’t help but think what a difference it would have made in my life at that age."

Mrs. Tharpe's contact information is:

Phone: 434-542-4111

Email: katherine.tharpe@southside.edu

www.ccpsk12.org