K-2 Counseling
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Kaelyn Myers
kaelyn.myers@ucps.k12.nc.us
(704) 283-8520 ext. 6583
Hey! I am Kaelyn Myers, I am the Kindergarten - 2nd grade school counselor. I am originally from Roanoke, VA but I just moved here from Georgia in the past few months. I'm currently getting my Master's in school counseling from Liberty University and I graduate in May 2025! I live at home with my husband, Blake, and my cat, Jango, but dogs are my passion. We love to play and watch soccer, spend time with our friends and family, and go visit the beach when we have the chance! I'm so excited for the school year!
Grades 3-5 Counseling
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Katrina McGuire
katrina.mcguire@ucps.k12.nc.us
(704) 283-8520 ext. 6512
Hello! My name is Katrina McGuire, I am the 3rd - 5th grade school counselor here at Walter Bickett! I am a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina (go gamecocks!), where I got my bachelor's in criminal justice and criminology and my Education Specialist degree in counselor education. I grew up in Charlotte and am so glad to be back in the area. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going on walks with my dog, playing volleyball, and reading! I'm excited for a great school year this year :)
Counseling FAQs
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How does a student see the counselor?
- Student Request
- Teacher/Staff referral
- Parent referral
- Counselor invitation
- Suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult
- An appropriate court order is received
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What happens when I visit the school counselor?
School counselors are specially trained to help students deal with problems and reach their goals. Counselors meet with students one at a time or in small groups to discuss feelings and actions. Counselors and students also draw, write, read, and play learning games as part of working out problems and developing good habits. Classroom lessons are another way that counselors help students develop skills in citizenship, problem-solving, and working well with others.
Confidentiality: information that students share in the context of counseling will be kept confidential. However, there are limits to maintaining confidentiality as required by law and ethics.
This include intent to harm self or others.
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What is a school counselor?
School counselors help students work on barriers that are interfering with school success and self-confidence. They support parents and teachers in guiding students to be the best they can be. Sometimes students need help with making smart choices and with handling feelings. Having someone to talk with is part of working things out. Counselors work with parents, teachers and administration to help students achieve academic and social success.
