School System Celebrates National School Counseling Week

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL — Vestavia Hills City Schools is taking part in celebrating National School Counseling Week Feb. 3–7, which is an opportunity to focus attention on the contribution of school counselors within schools across the U.S. and how students are impacted by their work.

A statement by Vestavia Hills City Schools this week said, "School counselors in Vestavia Hills City Schools are actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents; work in partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world; and focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, postsecondary, and social/emotional needs."

The school system is honoring these counselors during the week:

• Anna Gaston, VHCS Student Assistance Counselor / Social Worker
• Cortney McKinney, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
• Marla Hatch, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge and Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
• Kellie Knight, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
• Keisha Crane, Vestavia Hills Elementary East and Vestavia Hills Elementary West
• Kelsey Brown, Vestavia Hills Elementary East
• Dawn Norris, Vestavia Hills Elementary West
• Emilie Vines, Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
• Tre’ Munger, Liberty Park Middle School
• Keri Howard, Liberty Park Middle School
• Amber Payne, Louis Pizitz Middle School
• Chase Hodge, Louis Pizitz Middle School
• Susie Rich, Louis Pizitz Middle School
• Anna Daneri, Vestavia Hills High School
• Kylie Reagan, Vestavia Hills High School
• Daria Howard, Vestavia Hills High School
• Christine Rohling, Vestavia Hills High School
• Brandon Boggs, Vestavia Hills High School
• Oliver Aaron, Vestavia Hills High School