Phone: 919-553-0256 ext. 7320
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Degrees and Certifications:
BS Elementary Education (K-6) M. Ed. School Counseling (K-12) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A)
Mrs. Sarah Buddin
I served four years as a school counselor at a Title 1 magnet school in another school district; and this is my third year as the Mental Health Interventionist at Cooper Academy. Currently, I am working towards full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A) and as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
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 three 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.
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JCPS Summer Hours
Johnston County Public Schools will be moving to summer office hours on June 13. School and district offices will operate on a four-day work week.ย Offices will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays. The summer schedule will continue until August 11. All offices will be closed on July 4.ย
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2022 Summer Information Fair Dates Set
Johnston County Public Schools is always striving to provide students and families with exemplary service. In most cases, school bus transportation is essential for many students to access a quality education. In order to meet our daily goal, it is necessary to implement change that enhances and improves our overall operation. As we prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, JCPS Transportation Services and School Nutrition will be hosting a Summer Information Fair at each high school.
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2022 Growth Needs Update
Johnston County Public Schools Chief of Facilities and Construction Brooks Moore presented the 2022 Growth Needs Update to the Johnston County Board of Education at their March meeting.
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Order a Yearbook today - SOLD OUT!
All orders must be completed online. Order your yearbook now for only $25! To order, go to www.strawbridge.net *Click on order pictures & Yearbooks *Enter the school code: YB102382
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A HUGE thanks to our friends at the State Employee's Credit Union (SECU) for their ongoing support with educational programs, initiatives, and donations to local schools!
We are so thankful for their recent donation to support student initiatives here at Cooper Academy!
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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.
