Laura Fortson-Williams, MA
Laura is a passionate school counselor and student advocate. A staunch advocate for equity in educational spaces, she’s been a public-school educator for 27 years as a first and second grade teacher, an elementary school counselor, a high school counselor, and now a middle school counselor.
She advocates tirelessly for student needs and prioritizes making her services collaborative with teachers, parents, and administration.
Laura has held leadership roles in local and state counseling associations and was named 2023 New Jersey School Counselor of the Year.
She is also a professional development speaker and educational consultant. As owner and operator of The Fancy Counselor, LLC, an educational resource and educational consulting company, Laura is also a professional development speaker and consultant. Laura is a dedicated mom and wife to a college senior at Morehouse College, and a high school junior. She holds ASCA specialist certifications in Cultural Competency, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.