The School Counseling Department can provide resources to help students navigate high school and begin their journey to post graduate plans for college, military, or the workforce. School Counselors are available to assist students’ academic, social and emotional, and academic needs. The current contact information for each counselor and their related duties are below.
VBCPS School Counseling Mission Statement
The mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools High/Middle/Elementary School Counseling Program is to partner with parents, community, faculty and staff to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students thus preparing them with the knowledge and skills to be productive members of society.
For an overview of Virginia Beach City Public Schools' School Counseling Services please visit VBCPS Guidance.
Classroom Guidance Services:
Academic Planning, Career Awareness, Decision making & Personal/Social Development Skills
Consultation Services:
Parents, Teachers, Administrators, Community Agencies
Coordinating Student Needs:
Registration of New Students, Academic Planning, Student Records, Schedule changes, Special Programs, Referrals to community agencies, Crisis Response, College and Career Information, College application process (SAT/PSAT, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Transcripts), Career/Vocational preparation, Parent & Student Presentations, Military (deployment, support, transitioning), Drop-out Prevention
Dominic Ellis
Registrar
648-5261
Visit https://www.vbschools.com/parents/student_resgistration/OLR
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Tonja Hubbard
Data Technician
648-5280
Student Information System |
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Jennifer Lanz
Department Chair
648-5266
Virtual Learning Point of Contact
School Planning Council |
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Erica Francis
Students (A -C)
648-5264
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
College and Career Activities
ISAEP Referrals (GED Program) |
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Jane Sheffield
Students (D - J)
648-5263
Scholarship Chair
Gifted and AP Programs |
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Kaitlyn Spensieri
Students of Special Interest
648-5265 |
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Sharon Brown
Students (K - P)
648-5262
AVID Counselor
Military Connections and Careers |
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Dr. Susan Sigler
Students (Q - Z)
648-5260
Virtual Virginia Registration
NCAA Eligibility |
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Carol Danner
Graduation Coach
648-5261
(Monday and Tuesday) |
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Jessica Pugh
ACCESS College Foundation
648-5250
FAFSA Applications
SAT and College Application Fee Waivers |
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