Francene Breakfield, Ed.D

Dr. Francene Breakfield is an accomplished educator, school counselor, author, artist, and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience dedicated to student success and educational excellence. She currently serves as a High School Counselor with Henry County Schools, where she provides comprehensive counseling services that include academic advising, enrollment planning, post-secondary and college readiness counseling, SAT and ACT assessment coordination, collaborating with community agencies such as social workers and DFACS, and brief personal counseling. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in helping students achieve their academic and career aspirations, including mentoring numerous recipients of prestigious scholarships such as the Gates Scholarship and the Posse Scholarship. Dr. Breakfield earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia, where she initially pursued pre-medical studies before discovering her passion for education and student development. She later completed both a Master's degree in School Counseling and a Doctorate in School Counseling at Georgia Southern University. In addition to her work in K–12 education, she is the founder of Frantabulus Fine Arts and Books LLC and Eargasmic Ink Publishing, through which she combines her love of education, literature, and the arts. As the author of several books for children and adults, she inspires readers through works that promote creativity, culture, personal growth, and lifelong learning. An active leader within the counseling profession, Dr. Breakfield has served on the leadership team of the Georgia School Counselor Association since 2017, including Content Vice Chair for the organization's annual state conference. She is also a member of the American School Counselor Association and College Board's National Counseling and College Admissions Assembly, a distinguished national professional honor. Committed to expanding educational opportunities beyond the classroom, she established scholarships through the University of Georgia in honor of her parents and co-created the Ruby Dee Legacy of Sisterhood. Scholarship through the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) to support female college students pursuing degrees in the arts. A dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she remains actively involved in volunteerism and community service. Guided by advice to pursue work she is passionate about, Dr. Breakfield has built a career centered on empowering students to discover their potential and confidently pursue their futures.