Our exceptional school counselors, Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Chambers-Banks provide a comprehensive counseling program which improves student achievement and enhances the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. They collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and others to promote student well-being and success.

Amie Jones                                            

Nukenya Cox Smith

Our Social Worker Mrs. Cox Smith is a licensed and trained professional who provides a link between the home, school and community through support services that positively impact the development of the whole child.

Email: ncoxsmith@wcpss.net
Phone: 919-404-3630 ext.21121

Emily Sturkie

Mrs. Emily Sturkie, ZMS' school psychologist, is a uniquely qualified individual who uses her expertise to assist students academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. She supports our student's ability to learn and our teacher's ability to teach by working very closely with students.

Email: esturkie@wcpss.net
Phone: 919-404-3630 ext.21103

Dawn Knode

​ZMS' dedicated school nurse Mrs. Dawn Knode, plays a key role in identifying health care needs, safety concerns, availability of health services, resources and treatment measures. Mrs. Knode does all that and is also responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating school health services needs.

Email: dknode@wcpss.net
Phone: 919-404-3630 ext.21101

Sonia Vargas

Mrs. Vargas, Guidance Tech, provides top level office support by performing a large range of simple and complex duties in the Student Services Department. This tireless work requires a high degree of patience, broad-mindedness and resourcefulness due to its daily variety of human interaction.

Email: svargas@wcpss.net

Phone: 919-404-3630 ext.21127