School Counselors

School counselors are professionally trained and Virginia state certified professionals whose role is to identify and address student needs through the use of a comprehensive school counseling program geared towards student success. Our main goal is to advocate for our students and ensure that they each have a successful middle school experience. We work with students individually and within the classroom setting to support and assist them with their academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and personal development. We also work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals in order to identify and minimize any barriers that stand in the way of student success. We specialize in post-secondary and transitioning planning. In addition, we serve as an important source of information, resources, and referrals.

Aleke Sharpe : Guidance Director/ 8th Grade Counselor

It is my great honor to work as a school counselor for 18 years serving students and families. I began my career in Central Florida and have been employed with Chesapeake Public Schools since 2018 as a school counselor. I am a veteran of the United States Navy and believe in supporting our military connected students to assist them throughout their transition. Our school counseling program focuses on education, prevention and intervention activities, which are integrated into all aspects of the middle school curriculum.

Email: Aleke.Sharpe@cpschools.com

Mia Mina : 6th Grade Counselor

I am a two time graduate from the great Norfolk State University. I received a Bachelors of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters degree in Urban Education-Professional School Counseling K-12. A week after graduating from the Masters program, I started my career with Chesapeake Public School District as a priority substitute and a Long term substitute as a School Counselor. A few months later, I was offered a full time position as a School Counselor within the district and have been parked here ever since. I am passionate about inspiring, encouraging, motivating and supporting students, staffs, and others, to take the limitations off their lives and to live in the field of unlimited possibilities. If you can believe it, You can achieve it!

Email: Mia.Mina@pschools.com

Jayde Williams : 7th Grade Counselor

Ms. Jayde Williams is delighted to serve Indian River Middle School as the 7th grade School Counselor .She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Old Dominion University. She earned a Masters of Arts in Prek-12 School Counseling from Norfolk State University. When not at school, Ms. Williams enjoys spending time with family , traveling , shopping, and watersports. Ms. Williams is committed to ensuring that students engage in meaningful experiences in a school environment that is safe, welcoming, inclusive, and aspiring . She believes that growth is developed from outside of comfort zones and encourages all Braves to be different and try new endeavors. Go Braves !

Email: Jayde.Williams@cpschools.com