About Us

Melissa Thacher, MA, NBCT

Email:  mthacher@wcpss.net

Phone: 919-554-8686 x23772

Mrs. Thacher has been the school counselor at RES since 2016.  She has been a school counselor since 2003.  Mrs. Thacher has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from James Madison University and a master's degree in Counseling from UNC Charlotte.   She is a National Board Certified Teacher in School Counseling.   Mrs. Thacher is working primarily with kindergarten-2nd graders this year.

Kelsey Eckler

Email: keckler@wcpss.net

Phone:  919-554-9686 x 23786

Ms. Eckler is so excited to be working at RES this year!  She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Childhood/Early Childhood from SUNY Potsdam.  She received a master’s degree in Counselor Education from Long Island University’s C.W. Post campus.  Ms. Eckler is at RES every day and will be working primarily with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students this year.