Mrs. Mena School Counselor Idlewild Elementary School
Meet the School Counselor at Idlewild Elementary School
My name is Lauren White Mena, and I am one your child's elementary school counselors. I support grades K and 1. I truly believe that every one of our students is capable of success and can achieve greatness. I am amazed everyday by our students' knowledge and capabilities. As the school counselor, I am qualified to address the needs of all students through a comprehensive school counseling program, addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.
I was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and attended UNC-Pembroke where I played collegiate volleyball. I transferred to UNC-Charlotte and received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Visual and Performing Arts. I received my Master of Arts from Lenoir-Rhyne University in School Counseling and Community/Agency Counseling. Prior to working in the school system, I spent six years working for social service and mental health organizations, providing family preservation services and youth mental health services. I enjoy playing and watching a variety of sports, and I love iced coffee and cupcakes!