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Neil Clark
Dean of College Counseling & Guidance
Contact: neil.clark@thewalkerschool.org
Mr. Neil Clark, named 2007 Counselor of the year, started at The Walker School in 1993 after working in higher education enrollment management for 17 years, most recently at Valparaiso University in Indiana as Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid. In 2010, he was named 'director of Guidance of the Year" by the Georgia School Counselors Association. Mr. Clark is a National Certified Counselor, Certified Educational Planner, and a member of The College Board, The National Association for College Admission Counseling, the American Counseling Association, the American School Counselor Association and the American Psychological Association.
Mr. Clark is married to Karen Clark; their son, Elliott, is a graduate of Georgia Tech. Because of his constant presence and very vocal support, Mr. Clark is often referred to as the "Best Fan" at Walker's arts and athletic events. He loves snow skiing and has two Golden Retrievers named Curry and Chili. Mr. Clark has small, private college counseling practice for non-Walker families, and during the summer he hosts the annual National Small College Enrollment Conference.
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Cheryl Karr Rogers
Registrar/Administrative Assistant
Contact: cheryl.rogers@thewalkerschool.org
Ms. Cheryl Rogers came to The Walker School in the summer of 1983 working part-time assisting the administrators prepare for Registration. Eighteen years later, Ms. Rogers is still here: the Administrative Assistant to the Upper School Principal, Dean of Students, Dean of College Admissions and Guidance, and the Registrar for The Walker School. A native Georgian, Ms. Rogers attended Sprayberry High in the building which is now Walker. She is graduated from Kennesaw State University with an Associate Science degree. Ms. Rogers moved to Decatur to attend Agnes Scott College, but decided instead to study law at Woodrow Wilson College of Law where she graduated with honors and a Juris Doctor degree.
Ms. Rogers is the proud mom of a Walker School alumnus, Clint - Class of 1998. She is an avid baseball fan and attends all the Walker home games.
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Payton Millinor
Assistant Dean of College Guidance
Contact: payton.millinor@thewalkerschool.org
Payton Millinor graduated from The Walker School in 2000 and attended the University of Georgia. In 2005, Payton graduated with honor from UGA with a Bachelor of Science in English Education and a certificate in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages. Upon graduating, Payton accepted a teaching position at North Cobb High School in Acworth, GA where she taught a myriad of English courses. After her first year, Payton was invited to obtain certification to teach the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) elective. AVID, a national college readiness program, focuses on the traditionally least served students in the academic middle by insisting on rigor while providing support. After four years as a general AVID instructor, Payton was named the AVID Coordinator and began to work exclusively with juniors and seniors. It is during this time that Payton was introduced to college counseling.
Like Mr. Clark, Payton firmly believes in a "Best Fit" philosophy and is excited to assist students as they navigate the college exploration and selection process. Additionally, Payton will identify scholarship opportunities and coordinate student community service efforts. When she is not in the College Counseling office, you can find Payton teaching English 12, sponsoring the Interact club, or Chairing the Walker Alumni Association Board.
Teri Stewart
Teri Stewart started at Walker in January 1996. Teri has worked part-time for the admission office, the development office, the Middle School office, and for the headmaster. She now works part-time in the Upper School counseling office.
Teri is married to G. Alan Stewart and they have three sons who all attended Walker: Patrick ('97), Peter ('99) and Philip ('02).