A classroom sits past the main office and down the left hallway, furnished with comfy seats and overflowing with a comforting ambiance. “What can I help you with?” a woman asks with a sweet smile every time a student wanders into her room. Mrs. Bell is the College and Career counselor at Carter High School. While she always is open to assisting students of any year, her specialty lies with the upperclassmen, especially seniors. She aids with applying to colleges, financial aid (FAFSA), scholarships, and many more things which makes the spring semester active. “At this time, it’s very busy to say the least,” Mrs. Bell laughs, “We are right in the middle of scheduling classes for next year and updating GPAs. I have even been working on graduating programs.” And her actions do not go unnoticed by those around her. “Obviously, she is a very vocal and kind person,” senior Leslie Lambdin begins, “But she is also empathetic and just a great influence to everyone around her.” And this is not just a comment from one student; multiple students love her and appreciate what she does daily to make sure seniors graduate with as much accomplished as they desire. “There is a lot of behind-the-scenes paperwork that I am currently checking the box on,” Mrs. Bell finishes. With the amount of work that this time of year holds, Mrs. Bell’s compassionate nature is evident in how she never fails to take time, even when she is the busiest, to support and reach out a hand to those who just ask for it. When asked about her favorite thing in her occupation, Mrs. Bell responded, “My favorite thing has to be graduation. It is amazing to see these students cross the stage and look back at previous years and their accomplishments when they might have been struggling.”
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