V.L. MURRAY
SCHOOL COUNSELING
ABOUT THE COUNSELORS
Cindy Payne
School Counselor
As the School Counselor, Ms. Payne works with all students during developmental classroom lessons. She also sees students in small groups and is available to individuals for periodic support.
Meet Ms. Payne
As the SEL Coach, Mrs. Rogers works with identified students in need of more regular intensive ongoing supports both individually and within the classroom.
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Social Emotional Learning Coach
Meet Mrs. Rogers
Deborah Rogers
I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I received a B.S. in Elementary Education with minors in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from Florida State University. I taught in Florida for 4 years before moving to Virginia in 1992. I received my M.Ed. in Counselor Education from The University of Virginia. I came to Albemarle County in 1994.
I joined the Murray staff in 2013. In addition to my role as the School Counselor, I am the 504 Coordinator, Diversity Resource Teacher, Student Council Co-Leader and I also serve as the Web Content Coordinator.
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I love to travel. I finished a quest to spend time in all 50 states before I turned 50 and am now working on the Canadian Provinces. I also spend my leisure time with reading and scrap-booking I am a huge football and baseball fan and follow the FSU Seminoles, the Carolina Panthers, and the Detroit Tigers very closely.
I am a proud native of Charlottesville and a dedicated advocate for children’s learning and development. With a bachelor’s degree from Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, I bring over two decades of experience as an educational and learning specialist in both public schools and non-profit organizations specializing in special education and early education.
I joined Murray in 2022 as an SEL coach and I am excited to be returning . I am committed to fostering positive relationship with students, teachers, and parents to help every student succeed academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive school environment.
I have been married for 32 years, have two children, and we enjoy listening to music, watching basketball, and going to musicals together. In my free time, I love making jewelry, watching home decorating shows, and taking peaceful walks.
