Guidance

Dr. Lori Sarazine - Special Programs/Testing Coordinator

Dr. Sarazine is our Testing Coordinator and counselor of special programs which include the Governor's Honors Program, Golden Eagle Award, Hospital Homebound, and Georgia Virtual School, along with many other special programs. Dr. Sarazine graduated from Erskine College with a BA degree in Behavioral Science, from Clemson University with a Master's degree in Community Agency Counseling, and from Capella University with a doctorate degree in Counseling Studies. Dr. Sarazine also received an add-on degree in School Counseling from Albany State University. She served as a Mental Health Counselor prior to entering the Houston County School System, and began her teaching career as a Special Education teacher at Bonaire Middle School. While at BMS, she transitioned to the role of School Counselor. Dr. Sarazine has been a part of the Houston County High School Counseling Team since 2008 and looks forward to continuing to assist her students in achieving a successful high school experience.

Mrs. Jennifer Dykes - Students with last name A - D
Mrs. Jennifer Dykes has an unusual path to school counseling. As a pre-veterinary student at Georgia Southern University, she graduated in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in Biology with a Chemistry minor. Veterinary school did not go as planned and she returned to Warner Robins to work as the Parent Involvement Coordinator at Northside High School in 2005. Working in the school led her to pursue becoming a teacher through the Georgia TAPP program. Mrs. Dykes began teaching science in 2006 and continued in the science department until becoming a counselor in 2016. Mrs. Dykes earned her master's degree in School Counseling in 2009 with the University of West Alabama, and her specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont University in 2021.

Mrs. Dykes is married to her husband, Dustin Dykes, and they have two children, Layla and Easton. They also have a fur-baby named Rosie. Mrs. Dykes and her family love to travel, ride roller coasters, and cheer on the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Southern Eagles.

Mrs. Melanie Hudson - Students with last name E - K

Mrs. Hudson is a proud alumna of Houston County High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia, where she later worked in undergraduate admissions and student affairs for several years. She then transitioned into secondary education as a graduation coach. Continuing her education, Mrs. Hudson earned both a Master of Science and an Educational Specialist degree in School Counselor Education from Fort Valley State University. She began her career as a school counselor at Perry High School in 2018.

Mrs. Hudson is married to her husband, Don, and they have three children: DJ, Zion, and Gabby. Her favorite quote is "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman

Mrs. Hannah Wells - Students with last name L-R
Mrs. Wells serves students with the last names L-R. She is a proud graduate of Houston County High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Math Education from The University of Georgia, a Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Georgia Southwestern State University, a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Fort Valley State University, and a Specialist Degree in School Counseling from Fort Valley State University. Mrs. Wells started her career in education teaching math at Veterans High School in 2011. She began her school counseling journey in 2019 at Langston Road Elementary and joined the HCHS team in 2024. She is excited to be back in Bear Country!

Dr. Melissa Jones - Students with last name S - Z
Dr. Melissa Jones serves students with the last names S - Z. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Valdosta State University, a Master of Science and a Specialist Degree in School Guidance and Counseling from Fort Valley State University, and a doctorate degree from Regent University. Dr. Jones started her educational career in the Interrelated Special Education Department at Northside Middle School in 2001. She joined the counseling team at Houston County High School August 2004. She loves working with teens and believes in an open-door policy. She also believes that knowledge is power. She believes that providing students with opportunity for growth is one of the best gifts you can give. Always set your sights on excellent! BEAR DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!