Counselor's Corner

Meet your School Counselor!

About Ms. Lancaster's Role as School Counselor

I am so excited to be here to support you all! School counselors do many things in a day. I am here to:

  • Support students’ academic planning and graduation progress

  • Provide social-emotional counseling and crisis support

  • Help students with college, career, and postsecondary planning

  • Advocate for students and collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators

  • Respond to mental health and safety concerns

  • Maintain student records, schedules, and documentation

  • Deliver school-wide lessons and prevention programs

How to Contact Ms. Lancaster

Email: rileylancaster@wcps.org

Phone: (919) 739-7072

Fun Facts about Ms. Lancaster

  • I have a B.S. in Secondary Math Ed. & a B.A. in Mathematics from ECU.

  • I am working towards a M.Ed. in School Counseling from NCSU

  • I was a high school Math teacher for 4 years.

  • Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A

  • Fun Fact: I still get nervous before the first day of school, too.

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