Beaufort High counselor named 2016 Counselor of the Year

Beaufort High School lead counselor Michelle Dixon has been named the Beaufort County School District’s 2016 School Counselor of the Year.

Dixon has worked as a school counselor for 16 years, including three in the lead position at Beaufort High. She previously served as an advocate for victims of sexual assault and a career development facilitator.

Superintendent Jeff Moss also recognized three grade-level honorees:

• High School Counselor of the Year: Kimberly Brown, Whale Branch Early College High
• Middle School Counselor of the Year: Lori Howell, Lady’s Island Middle
• Elementary School Counselor of the Year: Jennifer Rook, Pritchardville Elementary

“School counselors are critical components of successful schools,” Moss said in a news release. “They play vital roles in keeping students on track for success, serving as liaisons with classroom teachers and also keeping parents informed about their children’s progress.”

This story was originally published February 15, 2016 at 4:30 PM with the headline "Beaufort High counselor named 2016 Counselor of the Year."