Mrs. Sarah Buddin

I served four years as a school counselor at a Title 1 magnet school in another school district but this is my second year as the Mental Health Interventionist at Cooper Academy. My counseling beliefs are founded on a Strengths-Based framework. In order to best serve our students and our community, the Social Emotional Learning team (which includes the school counselor, mental health interventionist, and behavior specialist) will work collaboratively to address the needs of all of our students; including strategies such as behavior intervention, small group instruction, individual counseling, and connections to community resources. As an SEL team, our united goal is to build relationships with student and identify how their strengths can help them overcome adversity and build resiliency.

During my free time, I love to spend time with my husband and our two year old son Sawyer, visit with friends and family, read books, ride horses, listen to music, and cheer on the Wolfpack. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year with all of the amazing students, staff, and community! I cannot wait to see how your children grow this school year. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Johnston County Resources (English)

LICC Booklet 2019 English.docx 1.71 MB (Last Modified on September 23, 2019)

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Recursos Disponibles Para Padres y Familias de Niños Pequeños en el Condado de Johnston

LICC Booklet 2019 Spanish.docx 1.72 MB (Last Modified on September 23, 2019)

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Parent Anxiety Resource

https://www.drugwatch.com/health/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/

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Anxiety Resource

http://www.worrywisekids.org/

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Parent LiveBinder Resources

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=121853

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Education Website for Elementary Parents

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=107886

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Connect with Kids Resource

http://connectwithkids.com/

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JC Board of Education Special Session meeting set for July 29

A special called session of Johnston County Board of Education has been called for Thursday, July 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the Evander Simpson Building in Smithfield. The open session portions of the meeting and all announcements will be accessible to the public via the livestream available online.

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Deadline approaching for Transportation for 2021-22 School Year

The deadline is quickly approaching for Johnston County Public Schools families who need transportation for their students during the 2021-2022 school year. Students who will be attending Early College or Career Technical Leadership Academy, which will begin on August 2nd, have until July 22nd to request transportation. Students who will begin school on August 23rd have until August 2nd to request transportation. This date is for all other JCPS Schools on the traditional school calendar.

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Summer Meal Service begins June 7

As the school year comes to a close, JCPS meal service will now operate at 9 sites during the summer months.

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JCPS Outdoor Mask Mandate Lifted

While face masks are still required in all of our indoor facilities, students, staff, and guests of our campuses are no longer required to wear a face covering when outdoors. Students and staff may continue to wear masks when participating in recess or outdoor activities if they choose to do so.

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2021-2022 JCPS Preschool applications now open

The online application for the Johnston County Public Schools Preschool Program is now available. Parents who are interested in the JCPS Preschool Program are encouraged to apply early, as availability is on a first come, first served basis. The application window closes on June 30th.

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