What will be my role for students and Parents of CTC ?
Hello CTC Students and Parents,
My name Is Michele Bennett,
I am the Elementary School Counselor for CTC. I am excited to get to know all new parents and students in this capacity, as well as, follow up to the next grade level with the students that I got to know from last year!
My goal this year will be to meet with students of all grade levels and learn each students unique backgrounds, strengths, and families. Bringing the goal of addressing the "whole child" concept into the CTC program.
I plan to coordinate with the other counselors to bring some exciting programs to all of our students this year. As we go on this journey I hope to post exciting news and information on my website. I will post career counseling materials, Social emotional learning materials, and information pertaining to programs for the school year, etc.
I hope your son/daughter has a wonderful school year and I look forward to being as involved as possible.
Who Is Mrs. Bennett ?
A Little Bit about Myself........
I am a mother of two wonderful daughters. Both are graduated and in College currently! My oldest daughter was here at The Sterling School and moved through the CTC program from 3rd grade until 8th grade. I tell this so that parents will know that I have been fortunate to know what it is like to be a parent who has walked this walk through the school as well. I hope this can contribute to my helpfulness to parents and students alike!
I have my M.ED. from The Citadel,
A Bachelors of Science from the University of South Carolina in Psychology.
I also have my Global Career Developmental Facilitator Certification.
I have also spent time before entering the school system as a Mental Health Counselor.
I have worked in both the High School settings and Middle School settings. I mainly worked as a Junior/Senior Counselor while in the High School setting.
I hope this will lend to my Knowledge and understanding of how transcripts work, what GPA is, needs of scheduling, as well as, the overall mental health needs for your son/daughter moving forward.
I am both excited and proud to be a part of the faculty as the School Counselor here at CTC/Sterling. I look forward to a positive year of school for everyone!
Please feel free to reach out to me anytime.
Helpful Resources for Parents with struggling kids/ Teens
Think your son/daughter may need counseling, but not sure what steps to take next? Here are some helpful websites to utilize for tips and help:
Mental Health Resource Guide for the Upstate of South Carolina List provided by NAMI
Community Resource Guide for the Upstate of South Carolina List provided by The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
**Not sure if your child may or may not be depressed, maybe he/she is angry, not socializing, there grades have dropped, etc. ..........
Mental Health America of Greenville can be a start. This website is a wonderful place to get information, resources, and help you on your journey with your son/daughter.**
Website to visit: mhagc.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK). Or Text (864-77- TEENS)
Resources for Talking with your child about School Shootings
A WONDERFUL SUMMER OPPORTUNITY; SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
Michele Smith, the theatre director at Wade Hampton High School. I am emailing you today to share some exciting news. The chorus and theatre department will be hosting a musical theatre camp THIS SUMMER!
When: June 24-27, 2024
Where: WHHS Auditorium
Who: Rising 3rd-9th: 9am-3pm
Cost: $175 (child 1) / $120 (siblings)
We would appreciate any support from your school in advertising this opportunity. You could share with parents electronically or we will be happy to deliver flyers if you prefer to send home that way. You could share on social media. We believe by allowing students to visit Wade Hampton for opportunities like these it will help us continue to build strong relationships with students and with the community.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Have a wonderful day!