Important message regarding availability and communication during remote learning
HHS counselors are available daily from 7am - 3pm
via email and by appointment. students are encouraged to honor instructional time unless in case of an emergency.
please call 919-570-5600 ext 20712 to reach someone immediately.
The virtual counselor corner is open Tuesday and Thursday during lunch (11:55am - 12:55pm). counselors are available live during this time. Google code has been sent directly to students via remind.
School counselors are available to support the academic, social emotional, and college/career goals of all students. As such, there may be times when the academic counselor or SAP Coordinator need to connect with individual students or groups of students to provide resources or to address specific questions / concerns. All communication with students is in accordance with district policies and guidelines.
Heritage High School Counseling Department Mission Statement
The mission of Heritage High School Counseling Department is to implement a comprehensive school counseling program that is relevant and engaging for all students. By providing individual counseling, classroom guidance, and small groups to deliver the NC standard course of study and address academic, career, and social/emotional student needs, school counselors will assist all students to graduate on time with their cohort and equip them with lifelong skills to be collaborative, creative, effective communicators, and critical thinkers.
Driver's Education Information
Click here to view or download application.
Register for PSAT before November 30!
Test date: January 26, 2021
9th, 10th and 11th grade students are encouraged to take this test to begin receiving information from colleges and other organizations, get free access to Khan Academy, be considered for National Merit Scholarship Competition (11th only), and more. Want more details?
Click here for the registration flyer.
Click here to learn more about fee waivers for the PSAT.
Click here to read more specifics.
Click here to register.
Carson Scholars Program (9th - 11th)
Click here for the nomination form.
Click here for general Student Services Information
Click here for the Heritage High School 2020-2021 school profile
Driver's Education Information
Click here to view or download application.
Register for PSAT before November 30!
Test date: January 26, 2021
9th, 10th and 11th grade students are encouraged to take this test to begin receiving information from colleges and other organizations, get free access to Khan Academy, be considered for National Merit Scholarship Competition (11th only), and more. Want more details?
Click here for the registration flyer.
Click here to learn more about fee waivers for the PSAT.
Click here to read more specifics.
Click here to register.
Carson Scholars Program (9th - 11th)
Click here for the nomination form.
Click here for general Student Services Information
Click here for the Heritage High School 2020-2021 school profile
Heritage High School Counseling Staff
Deirdra Williams
Dean of Counseling and Student Services/ Midyear Graduates and OCS Counselor
dcwilliams@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature/ Minor in African American Studies, NC State University
Master of Arts in School Counseling, NC Central University
Favorite Quote: "I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed." - Booker T. Washington
Dr. Theresa Tate
Freshman Academy Counselor/Freshman Coordinator
ttate@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Science in Biology, SUNY College at Buffalo
Master of Education in School Counseling, UNC Chapel Hill
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Curriculum/Instruction), UNC Chapel Hill
Favorite Quote - "We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." -Aristotle
Freshman Academy Counselor/Freshman Coordinator
ttate@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Science in Biology, SUNY College at Buffalo
Master of Education in School Counseling, UNC Chapel Hill
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Curriculum/Instruction), UNC Chapel Hill
Favorite Quote - "We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." -Aristotle
John Hearn Walston
10th - 12th A - Ge Counselor/ Junior Coordinator
jwalston3@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education, East Carolina University
Master of Education in School Counseling, NC State University
Favorite Quote - "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle". - Plato
10th - 12th A - Ge Counselor/ Junior Coordinator
jwalston3@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education, East Carolina University
Master of Education in School Counseling, NC State University
Favorite Quote - "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle". - Plato
Lauren Weaver
10th - 12th Gf - N Counselor/ Senior Coordinator
lweaver2@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education - Language Arts and Social Studies, NC State University
Master of Arts in Professional School Counseling, Appalachian State University
Favorite Quote: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu
10th - 12th Gf - N Counselor/ Senior Coordinator
lweaver2@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education - Language Arts and Social Studies, NC State University
Master of Arts in Professional School Counseling, Appalachian State University
Favorite Quote: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu
Nicole Leggett
10th - 12th O - Z Counselor/ Sophomore Coordinator
nbloomerleggett@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Psychology, UNC - Chapel Hill
Master of Science in Clinical and Substance Abuse Counseling, East Carolina University
E.d.S in Counselor Education, East Carolina University
Favorite Quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou
Yvonne Corcho
Student Assistance Program Counselor/ 504 Coordinator
ycorcho@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Baruch College
Master of Arts in School Counseling, New York Institute of Technology
Favorite Quote: "Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Student Assistance Program Counselor/ 504 Coordinator
ycorcho@wcpss.net
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Baruch College
Master of Arts in School Counseling, New York Institute of Technology
Favorite Quote: "Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Linda Faison
Student Services Clerical Assistant
lafaison@wcpss.net
Favorite Quote: "The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do." -Unknown
Student Services Clerical Assistant
lafaison@wcpss.net
Favorite Quote: "The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do." -Unknown
