Student Support Team

  • Counselors

    Ms. Susan Hershberger

    About Ms. Hershberger

    Hello South Lakes Families! My name is Susan Hershberger and this is my 4th year at South Lakes. I have been a school counselor in Wake County for 15 years. I attended NC State University for my undergrad in Psychology and NCCU for my master's in School Counseling. I live in Fuquay with my husband and have 2 children. I love camping, kayaking, and spending time with my family.

    Ms. Alexandra Waddell

    About Ms. Waddell

    Hello SLES families! My name is Mrs. Waddell and I am one of the school counselors here at South Lakes. This is my fourth year as a counselor at South Lakes, and I have loved every minute of getting to know our amazing staff, students, and families:) I have a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Science from Samford University and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Montevallo. I am currently working on a Play Therapy Graduate Certificate from UNC Pembroke. My husband and I moved to North Carolina in May 2022 from Birmingham, AL, and have a one year old daughter! I love to spend time with friends and family, explore the outdoors, and to try new things. I am looking forward to another great school year of learning and growing with our sea turtles!

    Social Worker

    Ms. Joette Basham

    About Ms. Basham

    Hello! I am Joette Basham, and I have been a School Social Worker with WCPSS since 2011. My role as a School Social Worker is to help promote student academic success and remove barriers to learning through relationships, support, and expertise in the home, school, and community through services to students, families, and staff. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Meredith College and earned my Masters in Social Work from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. My spouse is a high school teacher with WCPSS, and we have two boys both enrolled in local WCPSS schools. The majority of my free time is spent on the sideline of a soccer field watching my two sons play. My family also includes two dogs, Barney and Chuy, and a bearded dragon, Roach.

    Nurse

    Ms. Dede Flinchum

    About Ms. Flinchum

    Pediatric Nurse for 14 years. Hobbies include gardening, exercise, and music (singing).