Counseling Services | NCCA Elementary

NCCA Elementary School Student Support Team

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Serving NCCA’s K-12 statewide population requires experience, knowledge, and understanding of our students and their family's needs. We are very fortunate to have an experienced, dedicated team of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) providing a continuum of services.

Specialized Support

Mental Health Plan

Counselors

NCCA is committed to providing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes academic, career, and personal/ social development. School counselors play an essential role in the education of the whole child and in promoting a positive school culture. Counselors work collaboratively with students, parents and school staff to foster a productive learning environment and support the growth of all students enrolled at NCCA. This includes implementing our social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, Second Step, in grades K-8.

Social Workers

School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to NCCA and are an integral part of the student services team. NCCA social workers provide a link between home, school, and community by providing direct and indirect services to students, families and school personnel. They advocate, promote, and support students' academic success by eliminating barriers that may impact student learning.

Psychologists

School psychology is a specialized area within the field of psychology that includes advanced training in child

development, mental health, learning, and behavior. School psychologists at NCCA are vital members of the student support team and EC department and apply strategies, including counseling and assessment, to help children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Our Mission

The mission of the NCCA Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal development of all students through collaboration with parents, teachers, and the community.

Individual Student Planning

Data Analysis

Crisis Counseling

Parent Support

Small Groups

Consultation

Counseling & 504 Coordinator K - 2

Janice Harris

Hello! My name is Janice Harris and I am the K-2nd grade School Counselor. It is a pleasure to support students’ academic, social, emotional and future development. I am committed to promoting the well-being and success of all students.

I am from Cleveland, Ohio and I came to North Carolina to attend college. I earned my undergraduate and graduate degrees from North Carolina Central University. This is my 18th year as a School Counselor and my 7th year with NCCA. I have experience in early, elementary, middle and high school education.

I am married and I love spending time with my husband who is also my friend. When I am not assisting parents and students, I enjoy traveling and shopping. Occasionally I enjoy relaxing and watching my favorite TV shows.

I look forward to an outstanding school year!

Counseling & 504 Coordinator 3 - 5

Simone Griffin

Hello NCCA Family! My name is Simone Griffin and I'm your 3-5 School Counselor. In collaboration with Mrs. Harris, I will serve families through our comprehensive school counseling services to meet academic, social and emotional needs.

I am originally from Aiken, SC and stayed in South Carolina through my college years at the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks)! In 2014, I moved to North Carolina to complete my Masters in Education at UNC Chapel Hill (Go Heels)! After graduating, I spent three years as an elementary school counselor followed by two years as a 5th-8th grade counselor in Wake County.

When I'm not serving as a counselor, I love spending time with my husband, son and daughter. I also enjoy writing and calligraphy and watching football!