CLARISSA BENNETT, Assistant Principal

Ed.S., M.A. CCC-SLP, ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Professional Philosophy Highlights

· Promoting empowered partnerships with educators, families, and the school community.

· Supporting all students in their pursuit of academic achievement within nurturing environments.

· Providing engaging, challenging, and meaningful learning experiences that are enjoyable.

· Motivating others to pursue lifelong learning.

About HET at Round Top Elementary

· My favorite aspect of HET is the focus on practical use of LIFESKILLS, which are behaviors that will help students and teachers to be successful not only in school, but in life…from childhood through adulthood.

Grants & Research

· Francis Marion University Center of Excellence Grant, 2010 “Building Our Network and Encouraging Service” Awarded $2,000 for the creation of ‘B.O.N.E.S. Club’ and school based business. Program goals: develop meaningful relationships, build background knowledge, increase motivation, and provide purposeful instruction.

This year marks my fifteenth year in public education, having served the last eight years as a speech-language pathologist here at RTE! I am so fortunate to be an Aviator, and am the proud parent of two former Aviators who continue to attend other RSD2 schools. I am married to my wonderful husband, Jameel, who I met in high school growing up in our home town of Beaufort, South Carolina. We have two dogs: an English Mastiff named Anakin, and a Chihuahua named Obi. My family is very active in school activities, church ministries, and our local YMCA. We enjoy exercising together, watching movies, and traveling!

Contact Information E-mail:  cbennett@richland2.org Voice mail:  (803) 691-8676 ext. 3018 Fax:  (803) 691-8677 Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.  Thank you! Professional Information EDUCATION: Ed.S. Education Administration, South Carolina State University (2005) M.A. Speech Pathology, South Carolina State University (2001) B.A. Speech Pathology & Audiology, South Carolina State University *magna cum laude (1997) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2004-Present  Richland School District Two 1999-2004  Richland School District One 1997-1999 Beaufort County School District ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Member South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SCSHA) Board Member: 2011-2012 President Elect-Elect SC State Department of Education Certified