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  • Meet the Team

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    Jo Massey

    Student Services Secretary

    Phone: (919) 918-2145, ext. 21201
    Email: jmassey@chccs.k12.nc.us

    Bio: Jo Massey has been the student services secretary (a.k.a. school mom) at Smith for about 15 years. When she's not answering the phone, filing, gluing people's shoes back together, or sewing up ripped clothes, she enjoys solving issues (or directing you to someone who can), especially if it involves one of the languages she speaks. *Se habla español* 

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    Sheila Bryan
    2022/23 6th Grade School Counselor


    School Counselor Website

    Phone: (919) 918-2145, ext. 21210
    Email: sbryan@chccs.k12.nc.us

    Bio: Ms. Bryan is a proud graduate of UNC-G (Go SPARTANS)  and NCA&T (AGGIE PRIDE)! This is her 23rd year working in the NC school system.  Ms. Bryan spent seven years as an Educational Interpreter for Deaf/HH students and finished out her years in Guildford County as a Middle School Counselor.  This is her 7th year at Smith! Ms. Bryan is looking forward to being the 6th grade Counselor this school year which is all about transitions and new beginnings!  Ms. Bryan is a proud mother and grandmother that loves spending time with family.  She loves to travel and can talk all day about the happiest place on earth…DISNEY WORLD!!!! 



  • Nicole Richardson

    2022/23 7th Grade School Counselor


    School Counselor Website

    Phone: (919) 918-2145, ext.21208
    Email: nrichardson@chccs.k12.nc.us

    Bio: I am so excited to join Smith Middle School. I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters. I moved to North Carolina from NY in 2001 after receiving my MS. In School Counseling.

     
    I love long walks with my Black Lab. I love working with students of all ages and helping to support everyone with self-care. My favorite activities are going to the mountains, going to the beach, relaxing at a book store and watching movies. 
     
    I hope the students at Smith middle school will feel welcome to come and talk to me about any social emotional or academic needs. 
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    LaFreda Sawyer

    2022/23 8th Grade School Counselor


    School Counselor Website

    Phone: (919) 918-2145, ext.21212
    Email: lsawyer@chccs.k12.nc.us

    Bio: My name is LaFreda Sawyer and I have the honor to serve children as a School Counselor. I have 22 years of experience in education. My foundation in education consisted of me being a school administrative assistant, a CTE Business Education Teacher and now a School Counselor. I am a graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, NC, there I obtained a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. I earned my Master of Education in School Counseling and Master of Arts in Business Management & Leadership from Liberty University. 

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    Leigh Ann Dasher
    School Nurse

    School Nurse Website

    Phone: 919.918.2145 ext. 21202
    Email: ldasher@chccs.k12.nc.us

    Bio: Nurse Dasher is excited to be the new school nurse at Smith Middle this year! She has a BS in nursing from UNC-Chapel Hill. She is looking forward to working with students, family, and staff. When she is not at Smith, she is spending time with her three children, her husband, and her sweet, old dog.

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    Tina Moore

    School Social Worker

    School Social Worker Website

    Phone: 919.918.2145 ext. 21205
    Email: tmoore@chccs.k12.nc.us

    Bio: Hello! I have been at Smith Middle School since its opening in 2001. Before CHCCS, I worked in the public health field. Please see my website for additional resources and contact me at any time for support.

     

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    LeAnne Parr

    School Psychologist


    School Psychologist Website

    Phone: (919) 942-4753, ext. 30228
    Email: lparr@chccs.k12.nc.us

    Bio: LeAnne Parr is the school psychologist at Smith Middle and Estes Hills Elementary Schools.  This year is her seventh with CHCCS.  She completed her graduate studies in School Psychology at James Madison University in Virginia.  Her role involves supporting students with different learning needs in the Exceptional Children’s Program, and she is passionate about providing inclusive services.  She also facilitates social and emotional interventions for all students and speaks Spanish.  When not at work, she enjoys being silly and having adventures with her three children (10, 8, and 3) and husband. 

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    Kim Lane


    Kim Lane


    Gifted Education Specialist


    Phone:
     (919) 918-2145, ext. 21216

    Email: klane@chccs.k12.nc.us

    Bio: Kim Lane has been an educator for 19 years--13 of them here in Chapel Hill, teaching middle and high school ELA and journalism. She holds a bachelor's of English literature and master's of humanities from UNCG, and completed her academically/intellectually gifted (AIG) studies at Duke University. She is joyfully committed to ensuring that every student has access to advancement, and ways to discover their best, most creative, most curious selves.  

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