Meet Your Counselors
Ms. Cassandra Royal
I grew up in Virginia and graduated from Livingstone College in North Carolina. Upon graduation, I moved to the Washington, DC area, where I attended Howard University and graduated with my master's degree in Counseling Psychology (Go Bisons!). I have 15 years of experience in mental health and education, from being a special education teacher to a therapist. This year will be my third year at WMES.
I love to travel with my husband and two amazing children around the world, enjoying family movie nights, exploring Georgia parks, and attending concerts. As the counselor for second and third grade, I look forward to connecting with and supporting all Cub-students, parents, and teachers. This will be a great school year!
Ms. Chavonne O'Rear
This is my 15th year as a school counselor, and my 18th year in education. I have worked as a classroom teacher, but began my work as a school counselor because I saw so many kids that needed a little extra love and attention in my classroom. I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Emory State University. I have a master's and an Ed.S in School Counseling from Georgia State University. I am a Georgia Peach and love my hometown, though I wish we had beaches here! I love traveling, trying new brunch places, snuggling with and showing pictures of my dog, Cooper, and hosting events for my friends and family. I will be working with fourth and fifth graders this year. I look forward to a great year!