Phone: 919-553-0256, ext. 2316
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A Speech Pathology and Audiology M.S. Speech-Language Pathology ASHA Certification NC BOE License
Mrs. Anita Pack, MA, CCC-SLP
I am so happy to be back at Cooper Academy this year! This is my 14th year at Cooper and my 17th year with JCPS. Prior to moving back to my home state of NC, I lived and worked in many other states. So this is actually my 40th year working as a Speech Pathologist in the public schools. I have lasted this long because I love what I do and where I do it! Providing speech and langauge services in the schools is the otpimum setting for students. I can work closely with teachers to determine how to help students be the best communicators they can be in the classroom.
I recieved my Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Appalachian State University and my Masters of Science degree in Speech Pathology from Memphis State Universtiy. I am originally from the mountains of NC and enjoy trips to the area to visit family and enjoy the beauty of the scenery. I raised 3 sons and enjoy time with my grandchildren, husband, and our American Staffordshire rescue dog, Sable. I look forward to seeing my returning students and meeting the families through out the school year!
Websites:
NC Autism Program: https://teacch.com/regional-centers/raleigh-teacch-center
American Speech-Language Hearing Association: www.asha.org
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Innovation Academy Applications & Info
The application window for our current 5th grade students to apply to the Innovation Academy for 6th grade in the 2021-2022 school year is now available. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15th.
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Targeted Support & Improvement
We are sharing information with our families about the Targeted Support & Improvement State Level guidance for schools who have underperformed on state-wide assessments during the past few years. Of course, last year we did not have End-of-Grade testing in North Carolina due to COVID-19 school closures.
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Board of Education Meeting set for Dec. 8
The December Johnston County Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Evander Simpson Building in Smithfield. All the open session portions of the meeting and all announcements will be accessible to the public via the livestream available online at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/boelive.
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Second Semester Choice Form
Every JCPS parent was to fill ou the Second Semester Choice form to choose either the Virtual Program OR face-to-face instruction for each of their students by Monday, Nov. 30. If you were unable to fill out the form by Nov. 30 please contact your child's school for assistance. The form was to be filled out for ALL students in grades PreK-12.
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Holiday Meal Kit Form
We are offering a new opportunity for our families this winter break. Parents are invited to sign up to receive holiday meal kits that will be distributed from all of our high school sites. Each meal kit will include seven days of packaged breakfast and lunch meals per child.
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Say Something App coming to JCPS Nov. 30th
On Nov. 30, JCPS will launch Say Something, an anonymous reporting system that lets middle and high school students, parents, staff, and community members securely share safety concerns.
