Fall Counseling Updates 

We have had a wonderful start to our school year!  Mrs. Bryant and I have enjoyed visiting classrooms and getting to know our newest OWLS!  We have been busy facilitating classroom guidance sessions and meeting individually with our students, particularly our seniors as they prepare for the college and scholarship application process!  We have taken our 8th and 10th grade OWLS to Saint Augustine's University for campus tours as they prepare for their big transitions to 9th and 11th grades!  We have also been actively involved in our WISE Wednesday rotations and have facilitated sessions to welcome our newest OWLS to WYWLA and have also led sessions on how to manage stress, college exploration and even a session on arts and crafts!  As always, please feel free to contact us at 919-508-9088 and at kdicarlo@wcpss.net or hbryant@wcpss.net . 

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                       Class of 2019 Announcements

Welcome to Senior Year, OWLS!  
  • November Scholarship Bulletin:  Please check out the October scholarship bulletin through this link .
  • FAFSA:  The FAFSA is now open to complete!  Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA.
  • WYWLA Financial Aid Counselor – Amy Malasky:  Mrs. Malaksy will return to campus for appointments in January.  You can email her at amalasky@wcpss.net with any questions.
  • Cap and Gown Orders:  ​If you have not already placed your cap and gown order, please do so at www.highschool.herffjones.com .  You can also order graduation products and class rings!
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WYWLA Counseling Program Vision and Mission Statements

WYWLA Counseling Vision Statement:  The Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy student services team will inspire a community of college-ready, career-focused young women who are ready to learn, lead, and serve in a global society.  We will nurture and develop the social-emotional growth of our young women so that they can confidently and competently navigate the intricacies of balancing their school, family, and work lives.


​About Me

I am Katie di Carlo, and I serve as WYWLA's Dean of Students.  I work with students and parents in grades 9-13 on academic, personal and college/career counseling.  I have served as a school counselor in Cumberland and Wake County Public School Systems for 13 years.  I earned my BA in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill and my MS in Counselor Education from East Carolina University.  I consider it an honor and a pleasure to work with our OWLS at the first public single gender school in the state!  
​Please contact me at 919-508-9088 ext. 27129 or kdicarlo@wcpss.net with questions or to set up an appointment to meet.

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WYWLA Counseling Mission Statement:  ​WYWLA’s comprehensive school counseling program will guide students through relevant and engaging educational opportunities that promote academic, career and social emotional growth.  Our school counselors will collaborate with administrators, school staff, parents and community partners to advocate for equity, access, and success for all students.