School Counselor
My name is Mary Ashley Rose. I'm the school counselor for The Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill. My role is to support students as the navigate the joys and challenges of their educational experience. The purpose of this page is to connect students, parents, and teachers with school counseling resources.
About Ms. Rose
Hi, it's nice to meet you! I'm originally from Rocky Mount, NC. The Triangle has been my home since I attended Meredith College where I majored in psychology. While at Meredith, I served as a first year student advisor. This opportunity to mentor students who had just graduated from high school lead me to a career in school counseling. I stayed in Raleigh for my master's in school counseling from NC State. Durham is a new area for me, and I look forward to exploring the Bull City!
When I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My ideal day is one spent on the beach with a good book and a chicken salad sandwich. Baking chocolate chip cookies is my favorite creative activity. I look forward to learning more about you, and your favorite things!
Education
Meredith College, BA, Psychology.
North Carolina State University, M.Ed., School Counseling.
School Counseling Vision Statement
As a school counselor, I will provide all students with a safe and welcoming space to explore their interests, values, and identity. Students will feel empowered to take ownership of their educational experience and self advocate.
Resources
School Counseling
Trinity strives to provide a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student learning through emotional, social, and spiritual development. Short-term counseling is provided by the school’s licensed counselor. The school counselor is available to meet with all students TK–grade 12 individually, in small groups, and through classroom guidance lessons.
- To provide support services that promote the positive development of the whole person, academically, spiritually, and socially.
- To develop a program designed to assist all students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful students, productive members of society, and lifelong learners committed to pursuing personal and professional growth.
- To collaborate with the school, families, and community to promote the personal, social, and academic development of the students.
- To facilitate positive, constructive communication among all members of the school community.
- To promote an accepting and inclusive school culture that will value, affirm, and respect the differences among all members.
- To guide all Upper School students through the college admissions process.
Emotional Needs of the Students
- A Crisis Management Team is in place when major concerns and situations of crisis arise.
- The School Counselor follows proper protocol in cases of suicidal ideation.
- When issues of deep emotional stress arise or when spiritual counsel is necessary, students are referred to meet with the School Counselor and/or the Spiritual Life Coordinator in their division.
- When necessary, students are referred to outside agencies for additional support and guidance.
- Students are offered the opportunity to join Bible studies that are frequently offered, as well as small groups that are led by the School Counselor, on topics such as self-esteem, friendship, career development and exploration, and stress/anxiety.