Tunisia Williams, Middle school counselor with Columbia County School Dist. on Influential Women

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Tunisia Williams

Middle school counselor with Columbia County School Dist., Columbia County School Dist.

Augusta, GA

11Years experience
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Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Bachelor's degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and Marketing from Modesto University Degree Master's of School Counseling from Modesto University Degree Specialist in Education degree in Counseling and Supervision from Modesto University Cert Bachelor's degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and Marketing Cert Master's of School Counseling Cert Specialist in Education degree in Counseling and Supervision Cert Certified school counselor in the state of Georgia Member Georgia School Counselors Association

Her Story

About Tunisia

Tunisia Williams serves as a middle school counselor with Columbia County School District in Augusta, Georgia. With more than 20 years in the education field, she provides academic counseling, individual and small group counseling, and career guidance to students. She is a certified school counselor in the state of Georgia and maintains membership in the Georgia School Counselors Association.


Beyond her professional role, Williams is a published kid-lit author who values literacy initiatives and remains active in her church ministry as well as a local authors' organization. She attributes her success to her faith in God and the strong support system provided by her family and friends.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Tunisia

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to God and my faith, along with having a strong support system from family and friends who pushed me to keep going even when I wanted to give up.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

The best career advice I received was from my director Kathy Schofe when deciding to pursue my counseling degree. She said as women we often talk ourselves out of success, and asked why wait? She advised that whether I do it now or later, five years will pass anyway, so I might as well go for it now.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Take your time, no rush. Don't be afraid to pursue it, connect with other counselors, find a mentor you can trust as a sounding board, and build a strong network and community through school counseling organizations like ASCA or your state association.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Challenges include the shift in school counseling toward more extreme mental health and behavioral issues, including rising suicide and homicidal ideations not seen 10 years ago. Opportunities lie in professional growth, development through organizations like ASCA conferences.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Integrity and honesty are most important to me. I stress these strongly to the middle school students I work with.

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