My name is Emily Sturkie and I am the School Psychologist serving Zebulon Gifted and Talented Elementary School and Zebulon Gifted and Talented Middle School. I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.

I love being part of the Zebulon community and have worked here since the 2017-2018 school year. You can usually find me at Zebulon Elementary on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Wednesdays. My email address is esturkie@wcpss.net and my voicemail is 919.694.8524. I am here to support all students, so don’t hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance.

What Do School Psychologists Do?

School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

How Do School Psychologists Support Schools?

-Improve Academic Achievement

-Promote Positive Behavior and Mental Health

-Support Diverse Learners

-Create Safe, Positive School Climates

-Strengthen Family-School Partnerships

-Improve School-Wide Assessment and Accountability

-Monitor Individual Student Progress in Academics and Behavior