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LCHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

OFFICE HOURS: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (803) 428-4047
OFFICE FAX NUMBER: (803) 428-4071

Anjennette James- School Counselor for 11th & 12th grade

Bridget Woodbury-School Counselor for 9th & 10th grade

Corey Thompson- Career Specialists for 9th & 10th grade

Samantha Shaw- Career Specialists for 11th & 12th grade

Mrs. Anjennette James
School Counselor
Grades 11th and 12th

Mrs. James

My name is Anjennette James. I am excited to be apart of the Lee Central High School Family. I have over 20 years of experience in education and have committed myself to be a lifelong learner. I am the proud mother of four young adults and the grandmother to one highly intelligent grandson! During my leisure time, my husband and I love to venture off to various sporting events.

It is my sincere goal as your child's counselor to help foster their successes and to expose them to life's great potentials.

Ms. Bridget Woodbury
School Counselor
Grades 9th and 10th

woodbury

Hello, I am Bridget C. Woodbury, School Counselor at Lee Central High School serving students in grades 9^th & 10^th. I successfully earned a BS in Social Work, MA in Rehabilitation Counseling and M.Ed. in School Counseling all from SC State University in Orangeburg, SC and GCDF. In addition, I have earned certificates in American Sign Language from the University of South Carolina and Midlands Technical College Continuing Education programs.

My goal at LCHS is to foster and reach each and every child, to enhance student achievement, reach requirements for high school graduation, post-secondary success and to prepare for and obtain competitive employment or military enlistment. My personal mission is to encourage our students to become “Powers for Good in their community and society”.

Mrs. Samantha Shaw
Career Specialist

Grades 11th and 12th

My name is Samantha Shaw. I am a native of Lee County. I obtained a Master's Degree in Health Administration from Pfeiffer University. I have over 6 years experience in education. This year will be my 4th year at Lee Central High School. This will be my 1st year serving as a Career Specialist.

I am looking forward to the 2019-2020 school year here at Lee Central High and making a positive impact on the students in Lee County. My goal is to have all 11th and 12th graders at Lee Central High School prepared and ready for the next chapter in their lives whether it is college or career.

Mr. Corey Thompson
Career Specialist

Grades 9th and 10th

My name is Corey Thompson, I am a native of Beaufort, SC. I have over 10 years of experience working in the school system in various capacities. I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the mighty Allen University. As my role evolved I went back to school and completed my Master degree, from Webster University. I am very passionate about my family, and serving my community and making a difference in the lives of students. My hope is to continuously broaden my horizon within this field; to assist students through the process of high school and help them become college and career ready.

Tara Lowery
Guidance Secretary/Registrar

Hello, I am Tara Lowery, your guidance secretary/registrar. I am a 1984 alumni of Mt. Pleasant High School, “Striking Rattlers” and Central Carolina Technical College! As your secretary/registrar, I work with maintaining student records, withdrawals, and transcript requests. I also provide administrative support to our guidance counselors, career specialists and administrative team.

Mission

The mission of the Lee Central High School Guidance Department is to provide a developmental program that will facilitate and support the educational achievement of all students. The program focuses on personal development, academic success, and postsecondary planning. Our goal is to promote students’ sense of responsibility personally, socially, and academically, so that students can work towards their full potential. The LCHS Guidance Program is an integral part of the school program and requires the cooperative efforts of teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents.

The following services are provided:

* Academic Guidance: Guidance which assist students and their parents to acquire knowledge of curricula choices available to students, to plan a program of studies, to arrange and interpret academic testing, and to seek post-secondary academic opportunities.

* Career Guidance: Guidance which helps students to acquire information about the world and explore career possibilities.

* Personal/Social Counseling: Assist students in developing an understanding of self, the rights and needs of others, how to resolve conflicts, and how to define individual goals that reflect their interests, abilities, and aptitudes.