Counseling and Student Support Services
Counselors
Counselors provide both individual and group counseling services to students, as well as crisis intervention. They provide support to parents regarding ways to better understand their child's developmental and academic needs and techniques to assist their child's educational progress. They work closely with teachers in consulting on students' behavioral and personal adjustment needs. In addition, counselors also work on student records issues, Student Support Teams, and college application information.
Barbara Palm Brooks, Guidance Counselor
6th and 7th (A-M) grades
bbrooks@wcpss.net
919-881-1379
Barbara Russell, Guidance Counselor
7th (MC-Z) and 8th grade
brussell2@wcpss.net
919-881-1378
Emily Clement, Guidance Technician
For homework requests please allow 24 hours for teachers to fulfill. You may request these by phone or via email.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
eclement@wcpss.net
919-881-1380
School Nurse
Julie Doyle, RN
jdoyle2@wcpss.net
919-231-5987
School Social Worker
Social workers are shared across multiple schools. They serve as liaisons between schools and
families, serve on Student Support Teams, and work with other Student Support staff to provide
intervention services. Social workers also play an important role with students who have
attendance problems by helping parents be more accountable for their children's' school attendance.
Susan Connor, Social Worker
sconnor@wcpss.net
919-881-1432
School Psychologist
Each school has an approximate allotment of one-third of a psychologist position.
Psychologists provide diagnostic assessments for students suspected of having a
disability; the evaluations address the academic and behavioral-emotional functioning
of students. They collaborate closely with Student Support Teams, other school staff
and parents on interventions targeting academic, behavioral, and social-emotional
problems. In the aftermath of crises, psychologists take the lead in providing crisis
intervention services at the affected schools . They also provide prevention services
by consulting with teachers in development of strategies for students at risk for
learning and behavior problems.
Stacey Massengill, School, Psychologist
smassengill@wcpss.net
919-856-8166
Guidance Office Phone (919) 881-1380 Fax (919) 571-6845