Got a quick question? The quickest way to contact a counselor is by email. 

Need a meeting during the school year? The counseling office uses an online platform to schedule meetings. There are QR codes posted outside the Counseling Office with links to the scheduling platform.

To schedule an appointment with your school counselor, click on their calendly link below. Your confirmation email will be used as your pass to leave class and come to the counseling office. Please let your teacher know you have an appointment with your counselor (idea- forward or send a copy of the confirmation email to the teacher!).  Then, bring your chromebook with you to the meeting.

If you are at school, in distress and need to speak with someone, please come to the counseling office. Be sure to let your teacher know.

TAYLOR SMITH
Email: taylor.smith2@knoxschools.org

Years in Education: 2 Years at HVA: 1
Hometown: Knoxville
Education:
B.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, Johnson University
Notable: 2011 Graduate of HVA
Worked as the Helen Ross McNabb Counselor for HVA and HVMS for 2 years

DANA QUICK
Email: dana.quick@knoxschools.org

Years in Education: 17     Years at HVA: 4
Hometown: Bryson City, NC
Education:
B.S. in Psychology, Western Carolina University
M.S. in School Counseling, Western Carolina University
Notable:
Previous Smoky Mountain Middle School Counselor of the Year
Married to chemistry teacher Dr. Travis Quick

CARMEN LONG
Email: carmen.long@knoxschools.org

Years in Education: 9    Years at HVA: 5
Hometown: Oliver Springs, TN
Education:
B.S. in Exceptional Learning, University of Tennessee
M.Ed. in School Counseling, Lincoln Memorial University
Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Lincoln Memorial University
Notable:
Sponsors two student organizations: Project U and Active Minds
Serves as counseling department chair

COURTNEY SANFORD
Email: courtney.sanford2@knoxschools.org

Years in Education: 2
Years at HVA: 2
Education:
B.S. in Business Education, Marketing, Tennessee Technological University
M. Ed. in School Counseling, Lincoln Memorial University
Notable: Played Volleyball at Tennessee Tech University

SHANE WELLS

CAROLYN CARTER
Email: carolyn.carter@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 17   Years at HVA: 14
Hometown: Cleveland, TN
Education:
A.S. in Business, Cleveland State
Notable:
Original Hawk who has been at HVA since opening day