Counselor's Corner

The School Counselors at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center will be sending out monthly newsletters to provide information to our students, parents, and staff around various topics related to the academic, career and social-emotional development of our students. In this first newsletter, we would like to take the time to introduce ourselves and provide some important dates and events coming up as well as helpful resources.

My name is Kelly Flowers, and I am the School Counselor for students from Annville-Cleona, Cedar Crest, and Palmyra High Schools as well as students attending a private or cyber charter school. I am also the Cooperative Education Coordinator. I began my employment as the School Counselor at the Lebanon County CTC in 2008.

I grew up in the Poconos where my parents still live. I attended Penn State University studying Rehabilitation Services and graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree. Soon after graduation from Penn State University, I moved to Lebanon County, PA and began a career as a Juvenile Probation Officer. In August 2005, I enrolled in a Master’s program in Secondary School Counseling at West Chester University. I graduated in May 2008 with my Master’s in Education and soon after landed the job as the School Counselor at LCCTC. I earned my Cooperative Education Certification in December 2011 from Penn State University.

I live in Myerstown, PA with my husband, Corey and two children, Rylan and Reygan. I am very passionate about helping students whether it be career, social-emotional or academic but especially love spreading the word to others about the wonderful opportunities available in career and technology education. So, I am thrilled that I can combine the two in my current position as a School Counselor.

Contact Information:

kflowers@lcctc.edu

717-273-8551 extension 2153

https://www.lcctc.edu/resources/counselor/counselors-corner/

My name is Theresa Tobias, and I am the School Counselor for students from ELCO, Lebanon, and Northern Lebanon High Schools. I am the NOCTI testing coordinator, as well as Co-Advisor for the National Technical Honor Society. This is my first year at the CTC and I have been loving every minute of it!

I attended Arcadia University in Glenside, PA where I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. From there I attended Eastern University in St. Davids, PA where I graduated with my Master of Arts in School Counseling in 2018. Prior to becoming a part of the LCCTC family, I was the Perkins Project Coordinator for the CCIU Technical College High School - Brandywine in Downingtown, PA where I developed a passion for career and technical education.

I grew up right down the road in Schaefferstown, PA and was an ELCO High School graduate. After 7 years in Philadelphia, I've found myself back in Lebanon County again! I am very passionate about supporting students in their pursuit of their dreams whether that be college, the workforce, or military. I also thrive on building relationships and supporting student's social-emotional needs. I cannot imagine myself as a counselor anywhere other than immersed in the career and technical education (CTE) culture. The opportunities CTE provides our students is endless. I am excited to continue building relationships with our students, staff, and stakeholders of the Lebanon community.

Contact Information:

ttobias@lcctc.edu

717-273-8551 ext. 2112

https://www.lcctc.edu/resources/counselor/counselors-corner/

• Holiday Break: December 24-January 3
• Meetings with 1st year half-day students: January 5
• Contract PE December Log due: January 8
• In-Service for Staff- No Students: January 15
• Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School (snow make-up day): January 18
• End of 2nd Marking Period: January 27
• Virtual Financial Aid Workshop: January 28 (more information to sign up will be provided on January 4)
• Virtual Open House: February 9 6-8pm