Heather Cavner

Hello! I’m one of two school counselors at Enka Middle School and I have the privilege of following a cohort of students from 7th grade through 8th grade as they grow and navigate middle school together. 

I grew up in a small town in Virginia, which taught me the value of hard work and the importance of community. I went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Development from Virginia Tech in 2000, a Master of Education in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon in 2003, and a Professional School Counseling license through Western Carolina University in 2021.  I have worked as a school counselor since 2019.

As a school counselor at Enka Middle, I support students, families, and teachers in promoting academic growth, social-emotional development, and future readiness.  I work with students individually, in small groups, and in classrooms to help them navigate friendships, manage stress and big emotions, build coping and problem-solving skills, and feel confident advocating for themselves. Middle school is a time of many changes, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.

When I’m not at school, you can usually find me spending time with my family, camping, or biking. 

You’re welcome to reach out by email at heather.cavner@bcsemail.org, by calling Enka Middle (828) 670-5010, or by using one of the referral forms below.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please use the following resources:

- Call 911 

- Call Mobile Crisis at 1-888-573-1006

- Call 1-800-273-8255 HopeLine 

- Call the Suicide Hotline 988