Counseling
Mission Statement
The mission of the Richmond Community High School Counseling Program is to support and empower all students in achieving their academic, personal, college, and career goals while fostering emotional well-being. I am committed to guiding students as they develop into independent, productive individuals prepared to thrive in their future endeavors and contribute positively to society.
Vision Statement
The Richmond Community High School Counseling Program envisions a school community where every student is empowered to become an independent learner and critical thinker, prepared to lead a life of responsibility, productivity, and meaningful contribution to society.
Belief Statement
School Counselors are certified educators trained in school counseling and educational issues. Through appropriate and effective academic, career, and personal-social programs, all students can be successful.
Program Goals and Objectives
School Counselors believe that every student has the potential to achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and emotional resilience. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters lifelong learning, self-discovery, and the development of skills necessary for college, career, and life success. Through collaboration with educators, families, and the community, we can empower students to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the world around them. Specific goals include:
- Provide a program based on intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and mutual respect among all members of the school community.
- Enhance student achievement to reach requirements for high school graduation and post- secondary success.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the belief that all children can learn.
- Provide our students with opportunities to explore their own potentialities.
- Assist our students to grow academically, develop socially, make appropriate choices, and accept responsibility for their decisions.
- Provide activities necessary for development of marketable skills and a rich cultural citizenship for every student.
- Assist our student in planning for educational and vocational choices.
- Collaborate and partner with educational stakeholders to increase the academic, personal/social, and career development in all students.
Ms. Bernita Williams is the School Counselor and Testing Coordinator at Richmond Community High School. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland-College Park with a B.A. in Psychology. Additionally, Ms. Williams earned a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Howard University and an Advanced Certificate (Post-Master’s) in Professional Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a 24-year veteran of Richmond Public Schools and holds a post-graduate Pupil Personnel Services license with endorsements in Secondary School Counseling, Elementary School Counseling, and Middle School Counseling. Ms. Williams holds memberships in both the Virginia School Counseling Association and the American School Counseling Association, and she's recognized as a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of School Counseling.
Contact Details
Office: (804) 780-4332
Work Cell: (804) 762-1705
To make an appointment with Ms. Williams, please complete this online form.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Richmond Community High School Counseling Program is to support and empower all students in achieving their academic, personal, college, and career goals while fostering emotional well-being. I am committed to guiding students as they develop into independent, productive individuals prepared to thrive in their future endeavors and contribute positively to society.
Vision Statement
The Richmond Community High School Counseling Program envisions a school community where every student is empowered to become an independent learner and critical thinker, prepared to lead a life of responsibility, productivity, and meaningful contribution to society.
Belief Statement
School Counselors are certified educators trained in school counseling and educational issues. Through appropriate and effective academic, career, and personal-social programs, all students can be successful.
Program Goals and Objectives
School Counselors believe that every student has the potential to achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and emotional resilience. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters lifelong learning, self-discovery, and the development of skills necessary for college, career, and life success. Through collaboration with educators, families, and the community, we can empower students to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the world around them. Specific goals include:
- Provide a program based on intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and mutual respect among all members of the school community.
- Enhance student achievement to reach requirements for high school graduation and post- secondary success.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the belief that all children can learn.
- Provide our students with opportunities to explore their own potentialities.
- Assist our students to grow academically, develop socially, make appropriate choices, and accept responsibility for their decisions.
- Provide activities necessary for development of marketable skills and a rich cultural citizenship for every student.
- Assist our student in planning for educational and vocational choices.
- Collaborate and partner with educational stakeholders to increase the academic, personal/social, and career development in all students.
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Ms. Bernita Williams is the School Counselor and Testing Coordinator at Richmond Community High School. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland-College Park with a B.A. in Psychology. Additionally, Ms. Williams earned a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Howard University and an Advanced Certificate (Post-Master’s) in Professional Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a 24-year veteran of Richmond Public Schools and holds a post-graduate Pupil Personnel Services license with endorsements in Secondary School Counseling, Elementary School Counseling, and Middle School Counseling. Ms. Williams holds memberships in both the Virginia School Counseling Association and the American School Counseling Association, and she's recognized as a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of School Counseling.
Contact Details
Office: (804) 780-4332
Work Cell: (804) 762-1705
To make an appointment with Ms. Williams, please complete this online form.
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