Social & Emotional Health

Charmaine's Corner

"Hi! I'm Charmaine, and I've been teaching and working with children since 2009. As a middle school counselor, I spent several years teaching social-emotional learning, life skills, and academic success strategies while helping students build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships. What excites me most about teaching here is bringing that counseling background into the classroom — I love helping children build confidence, develop social-emotional skills, and discover a love of learning. My teaching style is engaging, encouraging, and student-centered; I believe learning should be hands-on, interactive, and fun, while helping every child grow in confidence and independence."

Step Inside Our Classroom

Small Groups

Groups

Adulting 101: Plan for the Future

Gives students the real-world skills they actually need but rarely get taught. From managing money and understanding credit to basic home care, communication skills, time management and navigating everyday responsibilities, this class builds confidence and independence through hands-on learning and practical scenarios. Students walk away feeling capable, prepared and ready to take on life with a little more ease.

Build a Better Community

For future leaders! Students will learn about community building, volunteering, and practice being active members of their community.

Social Superpower Hour

A warm and upbeat class where kids build real-world skills that help them thrive- confidence, communication, emotional awareness, and positive peer interactions. Through games, role play guided discussions and collaborative challenges, students learn how to navigate friendships, manage big feelings, solve problems and show leadership in everyday moments. This hour encourages the student to discover and practice their own Social Superpowers.

Strive for Success

A weekly group where preteens and teens come together to dream big, set goals, stay motivated, and create a plan for success in school and beyond!

Girlfriend's Club

A fun and supportive elective designed to help girls build confidence, strengthen friendships, and develop important life skills. This elective provides a positive space where girls can connect with peers, celebrate their strengths, learn to navigate challenges, and encourage one another. The girls will learn strategies for self-esteem, emotional wellness, healthy relationships, and personal growth. These skills will be acquired through hands-on activities, discussions, creative projects, and team-building experiences.