Counseling Staff

Lisa Stewart graduated from Hawkinsville High School in 1986. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business Education from the University of Georgia in 1991. Lisa earned a Master's degree in School Counseling in 2003 from Fort Valley State University.   In 2012, she completed her Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Valdosta State University. She was employed in Pulaski County Schools for 15 years in several different positions including teacher, graduation coach, school counselor, and Title I parent involvement. Lisa and her husband Wesley have two children, Anna and Evan. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys watching sports of all kinds and is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. She joined the Warhawk family in 2014.

Daphne McMahon is a native of Georgia, graduating from Dublin High School. She received her Bachelor of Art Degree in Psychology from Albany State University in 2006. She furthered her education and earned a Masters of Family Therapy Degree with focus in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Mercer University in 2011. In 2017, she obtained a Master of Science in Education in School Counseling Education (MSEd) Degree from Fort Valley State University. Her most recent academic accomplishment is obtaining her School Counselor Education Specialist Degree from Fort Valley State University in 2021. Daphne spent the early part of her career working throughout the Dublin and Macon areas as a counselor in various Adult/Child & Adolescent Crisis and Detoxification Units, as well as Outpatient Mental Health Services. In addition, she was the Lead Mental Health Counselor at Crisp Regional Youth Detention Center in Cordele. Lastly, Daphne transitioned into the school system as a 5th grade teacher before eventually landing a School Counselor position at Ingram Pye Elementary School in Bibb County. Daphne is now a proud member of Veterans High Warhawk Family!

Jennifer Bickle received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Human Services with a concentration in mental health from Mercer University. She eared a Masters of Education Degree in School Counseling from Liberty University. Prior to Mrs. Bickle's transition into public education, she worked in community mental health, social services, behavioral health, and taught at private schools in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Georgia. She has been with the Houston County School District for 6 years. First, she served a paraprofessional at Northside Elementary School. In 2021, after receiving her Masters Degree in counseling, she transitioned to Student Services and served as a mental health clinician for the District. Mrs. Bickle joined Veterans in 2024 and is excited to be a part of the Warhawk Family!

Kadie Griger graduated from Warner Robins High School in 2000. She received her Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science from the University of Georgia in 2004. Kadie earned a Master's degree in School Counseling in 2012 from University of West Alabama. Kadie has been with the Houston County Board of Education for 14 years, starting out teaching Family and Consumer Science and advising FCCLA at Mossy Creek Middle School. Kadie and her husband Michael have three children, Thomas, Devon and Kade. She joined the Warhawk family in 2016. 

Laura Whitaker, Serving students with last names S-Z

Laura Whitaker is a native of Georgia, graduating from Cass High School. She received her Associates degree in General Studies from Truett McConnell College in 2008 where she also played women's collegiate soccer. She received her Bachelor of Art Degree in Health and Physical Education from Georgia SouthWestern in 2011 and finished her college soccer career. She furthered her education and earned a Masters of School Counseling from Fort Valley State University in 2018. Her most recent academic accomplishment is obtaining her School Counselor Education Specialist Degree from Fort Valley State University in 2021. Laura spent the early part of her career working as a teacher and coach and has been an elementary school counselor from 2018 to 2024. Lastly, Laura transitioned to Veterans High and is now a proud member of the Warhawk Family!