Neal Middle 

School Counseling Team

The mission of Neal Middle School counseling program is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes the academic, social/emotional, and career development of our students. We foster strong, positive relationships to support success for all students and honor the diversity of our student population by embracing and celebrating their unique backgrounds, values, experiences, and points of view. We collaborate with stakeholders to provide equitable access to educate and empower students to become resilient leaders as they develop and pursue their college and career goals. 

Jackie Valachovic

6th Grade School Counselor

jacqueline_valachovic@dpsnc.net

Lauren Habel


7th Grade School Counselor

lauren_habel@dpsnc.net

Jequita Walker


8th Grade School Counselor

jequita_walker@dpsnc.net

How to Reach Us?

Our school counseling team has weekday contact hours between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. Please remember that it could take up to 1 business day for a response. Use the green link below to make an appointment with us!

Important: Please be aware that use of technology and online forms of communication may present confidentiality and privacy concerns.

If students/families are in immediate need of emotional or mental health support please use the following resources or dial 911 if an emergency: