• School Psychology

    Who We Are

    We are school psychologists serving more than 200 schools across Wake County. Most of us support two schools and work on 11 preschool evaluation teams.

    We help students succeed by:

    • Supporting academic achievement and mental health.
    • Conducting evaluations for learning and behavioral needs.
    • Providing counseling and targeted interventions.
    • Partnering with educators, families, and community providers.

    We also:

    • Guide evidence-based practices.
    • Analyze data to promote equitable outcomes.
    • Support Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
    • Lead crisis response efforts.
    • Foster safe, inclusive learning environments.

    Purpose

    To support every child’s educational and social-emotional growth in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.

    Vision

    School psychologists are collaborative leaders who use data to help students thrive. We provide comprehensive services and advocate for systems that create strong learning environments for all learners.

    Values

    • Data-driven decisions
    • Integrity
    • Compassion
    • Collaboration

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    Resources

    Contact us

    Director

    Dr. Corliss Thompson-Drew
    cthompsondrew@wcpss.net
    919-694-0679

    Lead Psychologists

    • Mr. Marc Giandenoto – mgiandenoto@wcpss.net | 919-694-7714
    • Ms. Alma Harness – aharness@wcpss.net | 919-694-8526
    • Dr. Jennie Hyde – jhyde@wcpss.net | 919-694-8028
    • Dr. Mary Whitehouse – mwhitehouse2@wcpss.net | 919-694-8103
    • Ms. Jackie Zins – jzins@wcpss.net | 919-694-0276

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    On X, Instagram, and Threads: @wcpss_schoolpsy
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