Holly Tree School Counseling

Mrs. Catherine Harkema

910.790.2250 ext.72707

catherine.harkema@nhcs.net

Hello Holly Tree students and families!

This is my eighteenth year as a school counselor in New Hanover County and my ninth year here at Holly Tree. As the school counselor it is my job to help students achieve their academic, career, and social/emotional goals so they can be successful in school and in life!  I work with our students in a variety of settings including direct services in the classrooms, in small groups, and one on one for short term individual support. Please reach out of you have any questions or if there is anything I can do to help your student!

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NHCS Counseling Mission Statement


The mission of the New Hanover County School Counseling Program is to ensure that every student has access to the support necessary to reach their personal, academic and career goals by intentional impact actions that support their success.


NHCS Counseling Vision Statement


Ignite, Intentional, Impact- school counselors making a difference for all students.


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