• Meet Our Counselors
    Mrs. Sanchez-Masi (K-2) and Ms. Elkins (3-5) are excited for another year at BES as your School Counselors. We provide a wide range of services to your students in order to help them be leaders in their communities. We offer individual counseling sessions, group counseling sessions, classroom lessons, and crisis intervention when necessary. We also provide educational support, career exploration guidance, and assistance with emotional regulation. We work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for your student. Our ultimate goal is to empower and support all students so that they can reach their potential and lead successful lives.
     
    Marilee Sanchez-Masi, LSC 
    K - 2 Counselor 
    Hi BES families! My name is Marilee Sanchez-Masi, and I am the Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade School Counselor. I am originally from Hendersonville, NC, and attended The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) for my undergraduate degree. After working in health care development and fundraising in New York City for 6 years, I decided to pivot career paths and pursue Counseling and Guidance. This year marks my second year at BES. I have a passion for youth development, strengths-based counseling, relationship building, and above all, helping students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in the outdoors, playing pickleball, book club, and exploring Charlotte with my husband. 
    Contact Information: marileem.walker@cms.k12.nc.us
     
     
     
    Nicki Elkins, LSC
    3-5 Counselor
    I am excited to be entering my tenth year as a School Counselor, and my second year at BES.  I live in Rock Hill, South Carolina and travel up to the BES-T school in CMS.  My goal is to be an advocate for ALL students and to help them develop into strong, responsible leaders in our community. I am a proud Mom to a son who is a senior at Clemson University and to a fur baby of 15 years, named Kobe. Besides being a School Counselor, I also love working in the yard, planting flowers, hiking, and building things.  Mrs. Sanchez-Masi and I are super excited about this school year.  Please reach out to us if you should have concerns about anything.  
    Contact Information:  sarahn.elkins@cms.k12.nc.us
     
     
     
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