Mrs. Rankins - School Counselor

Mission Statement

The mission of the Ahoskie Elementary School Comprehensive School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, preventative, and developmentally age-appropriate school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, personal and social development of every student in a positive environment. With the collaborative effort of all school staff, families, and community partners, the school counseling program will provide all students opportunities to be the best the they can be so that they will be college and career ready.

Vision Statement

Every student will acquire the academic, career, and personal/social skills needed to strive to be the best that they can be and successfully become respectful and productive citizens.

Mrs. Ebony Rankins

MEET THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Ebony Rankins, a native of Hertford County, graduated from Hertford County High School in 2000. I attended Shaw University and received a Bachelor’s of Social Work degree. I then went on to receive a Masters of Art in Marriage and Family Counseling and a Masters in School Counseling, both from Liberty University. I am truly passionate about collaborating with parents, students, staff, and community members to ensure that we meet the needs of our students. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and shopping.

Please feel free to contact me via email erankins@hertford.k12.nc.us or (252) 301-5060 ext.4122.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a student see the counselor?

Student Request
Teacher/Staff referral
Parent referral
Counselor invitation

What happens when I visit the school counselor?

School counselors are specially trained to help students deal with problems and reach their goals. Counselors meet with students one at a time or in small groups to discuss feelings and actions. Counselors work with students to work out problems and develop good habits. Classroom lessons are another way that counselors help students develop skills in citizenship, problem-solving, and working well with others.

Confidentiality

Information that students share in the context of counseling will be kept confidential. However, there are limits to maintaining confidentiality as required by law and ethics. These include:

• Intent to harm self or others

• Suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult

• An appropriate court order is received

What is a school counselor?

School counselors help students work on barriers that are interfering with school success and self-confidence. They support parents and teachers in guiding students to be the best they can be. Sometimes students need help with making smart choices and with handling feelings. Having someone to talk with is part of working things out. Counselors work with parents, teachers and administration to help students achieve academic and social success.

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