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Hello and welcome! My name is Walter Benedict and I am a School Counselor. I love my career and hopes to learn and grow with other educators around the world. Here is some quick info about me!

Walter Benedict is currently a Career and Technical Education High School Counselor in Central New York. Over the past 9 years as a school counselor Walter has worked across all grade levels PreK-12. Over his professional career Walter has produced several publications and professional presentations to local school districts as well as at the New York State School Counseling Association Annual Conference. Walter has a passion for growing his profession and takes an active role both in his immediate school and community, as well as in local and state roles. Most recently Walter was admitted into the inaugural cohort of the New York State Master Teacher Program’s recently expanded Master Counselor Program through the State University of New York. Walter has also served as an adjunct instructor at SUNY Oswego in the Counseling and Human Development Department. Walter hopes to collaborate with other educators to learn and grow together to best serve our professions and our communities.

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New York State Master Teacher Program - June Forum 2025

New York State Master Counselor Program - BRIDGES Professional Interest Group (Faciliator)

"1. Not only has this event impacted me as a STEM educator, but as a special education teacher as well. Many of the resources that I have gleaned from the participants in this group will be implemented into my Resource Room to ensure students are actively keeping up with their mental health.

2. It is exciting and energizing to be a part of this group! I am excited for more in person opportunities to bring the Master Counselors and Master Teachers together. We are looking at planning a "Wellness Fair" to support educator wellness."

-BRIDGES Member Feedback

Adult SEL Presentation - May 10, 2024 - Solvay UFSD Wellness Day 2024

"Walter,

I truly could listen to you talk and teach for an entire day. The passion you bring to the topic of SEL and just life in general is contagious and truly inspires me to be and do better. I am so happy you offered this session during our wellness day. Your presentation style was personable, professional and realistic to the needs of adults in the teaching profession.

I wish we had more time with you. I would love a follow up training during another staff day or even a workshop that is for an entire afternoon, not just an hour.

THANK YOU"

-Melissa Boileau, 2nd Grade Teacher

School Counseling in Action

NYS Master Counselors - First Cohort - Meet at the New York State School Counseling Conference in Albany, NY (2024)

Skills USA Chapter Meeting discussing year long community service projects and upcoming SkillsUSA Competitions.

Adult SEL Presentation at the NYS School Counseling Association (2024)

Joining the June 2025 NYSSCA Board Meeting as Region 6 Governor

In collaboration with our Elementary School Counselor, we hosted our first ever K-8 Career Day to bring career readiness to our students BEFORE they hit High School.

Spreading the news about the amazing NYS Master Cousnelor Program at SUNY's OpEd Forum (SUNY ESF)

"Passport to Middle School!" - 4th to 5th grade middle school transition program.

Presenting with Dr. Jaime Castillo at the NYS School Counseling Conference on working with Students with Disabilities (2018)

8th Grade Presentation to prepare students for course selections and High School.

Visited our 4th graders at the elemntary schoool to show them a day in the life of a 5th grader and prepare them for Middle School.

While advising our school's Character Education Club, we hosted our Annual PS I Love You Day, a national non-profit dedicated to eradicating the stigma against mental health. http://psiloveyouday.net

Sharing our CTE programs with local families.

Presenting two of our seniors with their Rotary Club Awards!

PSLA at Fowler High School Decision Day 2017

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