Meet the School Counselor
Ms. Poe
2025-2026 marks my 21st year in Education and my 15th year as a Counselor. I have taught third through fifth grades and also have my AIG Certification.
In 2008, I graduated with my Masters of Education in School Counseling. I started my counseling career as a 9th grade counselor but realized my heart was still with elementary school. My favorite activities are biking, swimming, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.
Go Knights!
Phone: (910) 893-3505
Email: kpoe@harnett.k12.nc.us
Degrees & Certifications:
Academically or Intellectually Gifted
Elementary Education (K-6)
School Counselor
Welcome Back Families, Buies Creek has an OUTSTANDING Student Services Team!
This year our TEAM includes:
Ms. Poe- School Counselor (Full Time–Monday through Friday)
kpoe@harnett.k12.nc.us
Ms. Whittenton- Social Worker (Mondays and Tuesdays)
wwhittenton@harnett.k12.nc.us
Ms. Barnes- School Psychologist (Wednesday and Friday mornings)
tbarnes@harnett.k12.nc.us
Mr. Payne- School Nurse (Tuesday and Friday mornings)
ppayne@harnett.k12.nc.us
We look forward to working together with each of you to ensure student success at Buies Creek Elementary. We are dedicated to supporting students in their academic, personal/social, and career development.
Student Services Team will continue to support students in the following ways:
Counselor classroom guidance lessons for all students focusing on topics such as conflict resolution, coping skills, and goal-setting.
Small groups for students in grades K-5 focusing on personal/social and academic needs such as making friends, family transition, and study skills support.
**If your child is considered for a group, a permission slip will be sent home with more information**
Individual support for students who need specific help with school or home concerns.
Family support with behavior and academic resources, as well as information about community organizations or outside agencies.
Student Services team members also serve on the school-wide Intervention Team to help problem solve social and emotional concerns
Help school-wide implementation for “CODE” Expectations.
We look forward to another successful year....
Go Knights!
Daily Schedule -
The comprehensive school counseling program will continue to support BCES students in the following ways:
Classroom Guidance Lessons for all students focusing on topics such as conflict resolution, coping skills, goal-setting, and zones of regulation.
Small Groups/Lunch Bunch for students in grades K-5 focusing on personal/social and academic needs such as making friends, family transition, and study skills support.
Individual Counseling for students who need specific help with school or home concerns.
Character Education for all grade levels reinforcing and reviewing “CODE” Expectations throughout the school.
Family Support with behavior and academic resources, as well as information about community organizations or outside agencies.
Resources:
ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors Standards
Helping Kids Cope with Divorce
Buddy Backpack:
This is a national program that was created to provide families with additional food resources over the weekend.
We offer Buddy Backpack to families that may need extra food.
The program can only support a certain number of students so spots will be given to those families on a first come first serve.
Please contact Mrs. Poe if you are interested in joining this program.