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Mrs. Stephanie Ruark, LPSC Grade 9 & District Support Specialist for Social & Emotional Learning
Mrs. Stephanie Ruark, LPSC Grade 9 & District Support Specialist for Social & Emotional Learning
Mrs. Ruark is in her 15th year as a school counselor, her third year at CHS. Previously she was a school counselor at West Branch Middle School for 5 years after moving from the Columbus area in which she was a high school counselor at Big Walnut High School and Watkins Memorial High School. She is a proud Buckeye having earned a Master of Science degree in School Counseling from The Ohio State University in 2008, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences at The Ohio State University in 2006. While she loved living in Columbus for 13 years, she was born and raised in Canfield (CHS Class of '02) and is so happy to be back in her community with her family. Her husband of 11 years is an English teacher at Canfield High School and they have three awesomely active children, Jonathan (age 10), Brooklyn (age 8), and James (age 5). Outside of school, she loves traveling to new places, taking in new experiences, and is always up for an adventure!
p: (330) 533-5507 ext. 72006
Mrs. Candace Reed, LPSC (Grades 10-12, Last Names A-K)
Mrs. Candace Reed, LPSC (Grades 10-12, Last Names A-K)
Mrs. Reed is in her 8th year as a school counselor. She was the school guidance secretary for 16 years before completing her Bachelor of General Studies from Youngstown State University (2011) and her Master of Science in School Counseling from Youngstown State University (2013). Mrs. Reed moved here from Wisconsin in 1996 with her husband and they have three children: Brittaney Reed Colonna (CHS 2007), Shannon Reed (CHS 2009) and Rob Reed (2011). Last summer, Mrs. Reed welcomed her first grandchild who was born on the 4th of July. Since her children are located in different states, she and her husband spend their time travelling to see each of them throughout the year. They also love to go camping whenever their schedules allow. Go Cards!!!
p: 330-533-5507 ext. 72008
Mrs. Tara Kalina, LPSC (Grades 10-12, Last Names L-Z)
Mrs. Tara Kalina, LPSC (Grades 10-12, Last Names L-Z)
Mrs. Kalina, a 1988 CHS alum, is starting her 31st year as an educator. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Kent State University (1992), and her Master of Science in School Counseling from Westminster College (1997). Mrs. Kalina has had numerous positions in the Canfield schools, including: instructional aide, social studies teacher, elementary school counselor, and is starting her 12th year as a school counselor at CHS. Mrs. Kalina's husband of 28 years is a math teacher at Western Reserve High School, and they have three children: Ethan (CHS 2018 and currently at Kent State), Chloe (CHS 2020 and currently at Mercyhurst University), and Macey (CHS junior). You can frequently see Mrs. Kalina at CHS events cheering for the Cardinals!
p: 330-533-5507 ext. 72045
Mrs. Vanessa Holben (School Counseling Secretary)
Mrs. Vanessa Holben (School Counseling Secretary)
p: 330-533-5507 ext.
Why High School Counselors?
High school years are full of growth, promise, excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is the time when students begin to discover what the future holds for them. High school counselors have an impact on these years by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe and respectful learning environment. High school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development. High school counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community. High school counselors hold a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes ongoing professional development to stay current with educational reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.
CLS SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the counselors of the Canfield Local Schools is to provide high quality, comprehensive school counseling services to all students. Our programs are designed to help all students develop and enhance their academic, social, career, and personal strengths in order to become responsible and productive citizens. There is a commitment to individual uniqueness and the maximum development of human potential. Through the skillful use of strategic, timely, and personal interventions, counselors customize educational experiences in order to enhance capabilities, close achievement gaps among high and low performing groups and support positive choices.
SCHOOL COUNSELING BELIEFS
The School Counseling program at Canfield is based upon the belief that:
All students can achieve success.
Every student is valuable and should be treated with dignity and respect.
All students will have access to high quality school counseling services provided by a full-time licensed, professional school counselor.
All students can expect that school is a safe and nurturing environment.
EXPLANATION OF SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
Student Services
Individual & group counseling
Grief & Crisis counseling
College & Career counseling
Peer mediation & conflict resolution
Classroom guidance lessons
Goal setting & problem solving
Course scheduling
Transition counseling
Academic mentoring and monitoring
Orientation & support of new students
Post-secondary and career exploration
Resource distribution on topics such as study skills, alcohol and other drugs, depression, stress, etc.
Parent Services
Parent education workshops
Parent consultation with specific student questions or concerns
Academic planning
Response to Intervention Team (RtI)
Resource referrals: academic, community & mental health resources
Testing support, analysis, and interpretation
Referral Services
Schools Counselors consult with parents, guardians, colleagues, and community agencies regarding strategies to help students and families. School Counselors serve as student advocates. Referral sources are used to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, family difficulties, violence, abuse, and suicidal ideation. Please click on the "Talk to a Counselor" tab at the top of this website to make a student referral or contact a School Counselor.
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