Department of
Student Services
ABOUT US
MELISSA MECKES
TONYA FARRISH
JILL O'KANE
MONIQUE LINK
SAVANNAH PURDY
Elementary Counselor
Grades K-3
Middle School Counselor
Grades 4-8
High School Counselor
Grades 9-12
School Social Worker
Grades K-12
MS & HS Counselor
Grades 4-9
PARENT EVENTS
& RESOURCES
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Mental Health Resources
Parent Enrichment Nights 2021-22
September 2021 Parent Night -
Suicide Awareness
November 2021 Parent Night -
Common Childhood Disorders
February 2022 Parent Night -
Social Media & Internet Dangers
Caution: Not suitable for younger viewers. Parental discretion is advised
October 2021 Parent Night -
Bullying and Childhood Mental Health
What Students Should Know About Bullying
Video for MS and HS Students
Created by Student Services Intern,Samantha Gaines
December 2021 Parent Night -
Healthy and Wellness of Students during COVID
April 2022 Parent Night -
Gender and Sexuality
Nourishing Children with Picky Eating BehaviorsMay 2022 Parent Night -
Parent Enrichment Nights 2020-21
September Parent Night - Internet Safety
November Parent Night -
Incorporating Mindfulness into Every Day Life
October Parent Night - Raising Resilient Children
February Parent Night -
Durham County Cooperative Extension: Programs
to Engage Your Children Now Thru Summer
March Parent Night -
How to Raise Healthy, Thriving Children:
Nutrition Tips for Families
MISSION & VISION
The vision of Voyager Academy’s Counseling Department is that all students will be college and/or career ready upon graduation, academically successful and motivated to become responsible, empathetic, and productive citizens through collaboration and leadership.
The mission of Voyager Academy’s counseling program is to serve all students K-12 with a comprehensive and developmentally age-appropriate school counseling program that addresses all students’ academic, personal/social and career needs, while providing a supportive and nurturing academic environment as they develop the competencies needed for college and/or career readiness.