Autrey Mill Middle School Counseling Department

Grade Level School Counselors

Andrea Turner
6th Grade School Counselor
turnera1@fultonschools.org
470-254-8248 AMMS Phone Number
www.amms6thcounseling.weebly.com

Mrs. Turner grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota where she was a Girl Scout, played basketball, and participated in the Spanish Club and in drama.  She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in School Counseling from the University of Hawaii- Manoa.  Mrs. Turner has worked in California, Hawaii, and Cobb County before landing in Fulton.  She served as an elementary school counselor from 1998-2011, and she was the Fulton County Program Administrator for Elementary Counselors, SST/RTI Coordinators, and Section 504 Chairpersons from 2011-2014.  Mrs. Turner returned to elementary counseling for two years before deciding to transition to middle school.  Mrs. Turner and her husband have a son attending Kennesaw State University, a daughter attending high school, and three dogs.  In her spare time, Mrs. Turner enjoys cycling, concerts, sports (especially Vikings football), and spending time outside.

Josh Williams
7th Grade School Counselor
williamsjj1@fultonschools.org
470-254-8247 AMMS Phone Number

Mr. Williams is delighted to be your child's 7th Grade Professional School Counselor. Mr. Williams was born and raised in Albany, Ga and matriculated through Valdosta State.  Mr. Williams graduated in May 2011 with a degree in Speech Communications. He taught Pre-K for 2 years right here in Alpharetta while pursing his Graduate Degree in Counselor Education from Clark Atlanta University. Mr. Williams graduated from Clark Atlanta with a Master’s Degree in School Counseling May 2018.  His hobbies include going to the gym, playing Madden, and spending time with his 3-year-old son, Wade Williams. Mr. Williams is extremely elated to be a part of the Autrey Mill family, and looks forward to serving you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact him.

Denise Santos
8th Grade School Counselor
santosd@fultonschools.org
470-254-8249 AMMS Phone Number

Ms. Santos was born in New York, but she grew up in South Florida.  She received her BS in Sociology from Francis Marion University in South Carolina.  She has lived in the Atlanta area for over 20 years and loves it!  Ms. Santos is a “Double Dawg” who received a Master’s Degree in Social Work and an Education Specialist Degree in School Counseling from the University of Georgia.  She has worked with children, adolescents, and families in diverse social service and educational environments throughout the surrounding metro-Atlanta area.  Ms. Santos enjoys playing tennis and exploring new places to capture on camera. Ms. Santos is very excited to work with all our 8th grade students as they prepare to transition to high school. 

Amy Showfety (showfetya@fultonschools.org) Amy is a Johns Creek native and a product of Fulton County Schools.   She attended Dolvin Elementary, Haynes Bridge Middle, and Milton High School.  Amy attended the University of Georgia and majored in Special Education.  Go Dawgs!  She has taught in elementary, middle, and high school and was honored as Teacher of the Year at both Centennial High School (1998-99) and State Bridge Crossing Elementary (2016-17).  Amy has three daughters who have all attended AMMS and her husband is also in education as a High School teacher and football coach.   She is excited to be taking over the Graduation Coach position as her passion is helping students reach their full potential.

Dr. John Burger (burger@fultonschools.org) Dr. Burger started his career as a school social worker in January 1994 with Broward County School System after graduating from Barry University. In this role, Dr. Burger served primarily as a social work case manager for students who were expelled from school. Dr. Burger relocated with his family to Dekalb County in July 2001 under a Federal Grant as a Prevention Intervention Specialist; and then transferred to Fulton County Schools in July 2003 as a School Social Worker.  Dr. Burger completed both an Education Specialist Degree (May 2004) and a Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University (May 2011). He has been a LCSW since April 2016. Dr. Burger enjoys listening to jazz and meditation music, cooking, traveling and most of all a spiritual foundation through regular church attendance.  He is the father of two college students, Brianna at Clayton State and John II at Georgia Southern.  He is also the dog parent to a 12lb dachshund names Foxy-Brown. He is the 10th born child of his parents, and has a large family connection

Amy Pate (patea@fultonschools.org) is AMMS’ 504 Coordinator.  She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a BS in Middle Grades Math and Science.  In 2005, she received her Masters degree from Mercer University.  Mrs. Pate came to AMMS in 2005 after teaching 8th grade math for six years at Taylor Road Middle School.   In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. Mrs. Pate loves working with middle school students.
 for 20+ years.