School Counseling

Lori Mathews

LMathews@wcpss.net (Mathews has one "t")

919-870-4074, ext. 20866

I’m excited for another great year at Lynn Road Elementary and proud to be starting my 17th year with Wake County Public Schools. 

In my role, I focus on various programs, including: 

• 504 Coordinator

• Daybreak School-Based Counseling Coordinator

• Implement School-Wide Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum

• Facilitate Conscious Discipline for grades K–2

• Facilitate Zones of Regulation program for Pre-K through 5th grade

• Co-lead Funny Tummy lessons for 1st grade with the School Social Worker

• Co-lead Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) program

• Facilitate special programs including Junior Achievement, Therapy Dogs, and Stars of Honor through UNC program

• Lead Student Services SSS or SISP Team (SSS PLT member)

• Member of Regional Counselor PLT Group

• Serve on LeaderSIP Team

• Co-Lead the Behavioral Health Team

• Concussion Care Coordinator

• Homebound Coordinator

• Member of the First Aid Team

• Member of the Attendance Team

• Coordinate the Character Education Program

• Provide Title I information to families and staff

• Serve on the BIMAS Team

• Coordinate participation in the Panorama Survey

• Organize and Facilitate Therapy Dog Visits

• Organize and Facilitate Junior Achievement 

• Memberships include: 

  • American School Counselor Association ASCA 

  • North Carolina School Counseling Association NCSCA

  • North Central District 3 Regional Chapter 

I believe strong connections make all the difference, and I’m committed to helping every student feel happy, healthy, safe, and successful. LRES has a unique campus and a truly special community. Proud to be a Lion! 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quoin/