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Our Mission: Student Services is committed to supporting the instructional process by identifying and eliminating barriers to learning, advocating for the needs of the whole child, and empowering all students to become lifelong learners in the 21st century.

Below are some of the Special Resources Available at Cumberland International Early College High School.

School Counselor

Ms. Mia Watson
Professional School Counselor
Phone: (910) 226-6485
Email Ms. Mia WatsonHours of Availability: 8:45 am – 4:15 pm Monday through Friday

Professional school counselors are certified/licensed educators with a minimum of a Master’s degree in school counseling. They address students’ cognitive, socio-emotional, and career development needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. They also provide consultation, individual and group counseling, academic advisement, prevention, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.

Mrs. Sophia Durham
AIG Consultant
Phone: (910) 226-6485
Email Mrs. Sophia Durham
Hours of Availability: 8:00 am – 11:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Ms. Sophia Durham is our school AIG Coordinator and the contact person for NC Governor’s School and Summer Ventures.

Ms. Dominique Phelps
School Social Worker
Phone: (910) 226-6485
Email Ms. Dominique Phelps
Hours of Availability: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals with a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social work. They link home, school, and community, providing services such as monitoring school attendance, promoting dropout prevention, consultation, information and referral, identification of at-risk students, and counseling. They also offer prevention, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.

Mrs. Audra Henry
College Liaison
Phone: (910) 672-1907
Email Mrs. Audra Henry

The College Liaison fosters positive relationships between FSU Students and Staff with Cumberland International Early College and Cross Creek Early College Students and Staff. They identify collaboration opportunities with Fayetteville State University programs, develop four-year plans combining secondary and post-secondary coursework, and support transitions into post-secondary coursework. They also advise first-year university students on proposed majors, orientation, and Transfer Student Programs and provide instruction in one section of the University Seminar class.

Ms. Carolyn Jacobs
School Nurse
Phone: (910) 226-6485
Hours of Availability: Thursday mornings

School nursing advances students' well-being, academic success, and life-long health. School nurses provide health services such as immunizations, communicable disease control, vision and hearing screening, health assessments, referrals, and health counseling. They collaborate with school personnel, students, and parents to create health plans and administer medication.

Ms. Nancy Sopata
School Exceptional Children Case Teacher
Phone: (910) 226-6485
Email Ms. Nancy Sopata

The EC Case Teacher addresses concerns for students eligible for special education services, verifies service implementation, and communicates with the student’s team to meet their needs. They also coordinate Child Find to identify children and youth suspected of or diagnosed with disabilities who might need special assistance.

Ms. Zakira Cruz Rich
CCS Military Family & Youth Liaison
Phone: (910) 635-0090
Email Ms. Zakira Cruz Rich
Hours of Availability: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday

The military family and youth liaison acts as a communication link between the installation and the school district to ease the transition for military students. They assess needs, build awareness of resources, and connect those with needs to supportive solutions.

Ms. Belisa Kershaw
Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
Phone: (910) 309-5345
Email Ms. Belisa Kershaw
Hours of Availability: Mondays, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm and Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am

Child and youth behavioral military and family life counselors are Master’s or doctorate-level licensed counselors specializing in child and youth behavioral issues. They provide short-term, non-medical counseling support at no cost to children, youth, parents, family members, and staff. Services are private and confidential with exceptions for child abuse, domestic abuse, or any other duty-to-warn situations. Issues addressed include school adjustment, deployment and separation, reunion adjustment, sibling and parent-child communication, behavioral concerns, and fear, grief, and loss.