From staff reports
Battery Creek High School Counselor Jessica Stone is the Beaufort County School District’s 2025 School Counselor of the Year, according to a press release from the BCSD.
In addition to honoring Stone, the district also recognized River Ridge Academy’s Zoe Greene as the Rookie School Counselor of the Year.
“We’re extremely proud of Ms. Stone for earning this honor,” BCSD Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a press release. “Extraordinary school counselors like Ms. Stone and Ms. Greene are essential to our schools.”
Stone appreciated the recognition. “To win an honor like this is just so humbling,” said Stone. “I love school counseling because I get the chance to connect with students…helping them be successful in their futures.”
Battery Creek High School Principal Denise Lessard also praised Stone for her ability to connect with students.
“She understands who they are, helping them navigate the opportunities and choices that they have.”
“She is the one who got me started in dual enrollment,” Battery Creek High School student Makayla Brown said. “That helped me a lot to prepare for college and for even more things in life.”
