Mrs. Smith

A North Carolina native, Lisa Smith grew up in Carthage, a small town near Pinehurst.  After completing her BA in psychology and Masters in counseling at Appalachian State University, she started working as a school counselor.  She and her husband, Michael, lived and worked in Union County in the early ‘90s, when she was a counselor at Piedmont Middle.  Subsequent moves took them to South Carolina and Kentucky, but they were very excited seven years ago when they had the opportunity to return to North Carolina.  This marks her 20th year as a school counselor.   When not at school, Mrs. Smith enjoys spending time with family at the beach, visiting Boone for hiking and Appalachian State football games, and watching her son, Colson, play baseball.

Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Williams was born and raised in Northern Virginia, about 30 minutes outside of D.C.  She attended George Mason University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.  She began her teaching career as a Physical Education teacher at Braddock Elementary School in Annandale, Virginia. She loved teaching, but decided to pursue a degree in counseling as well.  She then received her Master of Education in Counseling and Development from George Mason University in 2003.  After moving to Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Williams had the pleasure of gaining experience at Wesley Chapel Elementary, New Town Elementary, and Benton Heights Elementary as a guidance counselor in Union County.  She is also a National Board Certified Teacher.  She was excited to accept the counseling  position at Cuthbertson Middle School this year.  Mrs. Williams lives in Waxhaw with her husband, Dustin, and three children;  Annah (12), Emma (9),  and Mason (6).