Walt Harper is the school counselor at Harold McCormick. He may be contacted by phone at 423-547-8020 X 2009 or by email at walt.harper@ecschools.net.
Additional Committees & Responsibilities:
- School Counselor
- RTI2-B Committee
- Community Assistance Liaison
- 504 Coordinator
- Clothes Closet
- Guidance Teacher
- Individual Counseling as needed or referred
- Small groups based on needs
School Counseling in Tennessee
School counseling programs in Tennessee have always played an important role in the educational process for students. School counselors work with students, families, communities, faculties and staff to address issues that have a substantial impact on student academic, personal/social and career development. Wherever counselors serve, be it in rural, urban or suburban areas, they strive to meet the needs of all students.
The department is very pleased to announce the State Board of Education approved a full revision of the Comprehensive School Counseling Model of Practice and Student Standards. This comprehensive framework and standards will govern the day-to-day activities of all professional school counselors working with students from kindergarten to 12th grade. This revision includes alignment to national standards as well as the input of hundreds of practicing Tennessee school counselors.