List of 7 members.

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  Mr. Alan Barker 

  Counselor

  248.596.3855

  Bio

  Mr. Barker finds his roots along the East Coast, having lived in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Ohio before finally landing in Michigan in fourth grade. He grew up in a household with high academic standards and expectations. After graduating from Canton High School, which was Plymouth-Canton High School back in the day, Mr. Barker went on to earn a bachelor degree from Northern Michigan University in Chemistry with a teaching certificate, after student teaching in Crystal Falls, MI. After several years in the classroom, Mr. Barker earned his Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling from Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Barker credits his 26 years of classroom teaching experience for giving him a valuable perspective on the student-teacher relationship. He is able to recognize certain student behaviors and patterns and offer students pointers on the do’s and don’t’s of navigating a difficult subject. With two teenagers of his own, Mr. Barker understands the at-home struggles of balancing homework and activities.
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  Mrs. Kimberly Bennett 

  Counselor

  248.596.3856

  Bio

  Mrs. Bennett graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2003, then pursued her Masters Degree in Counseling at Oakland University in 2011.  Eventually, she landed her dream job in 2014, when she became the newest member of the counseling department at Catholic Central.

  
  

  Mrs. Bennett has been married for 18 years to her husband, Greg, and, together they have 2 Shamrocks of their own, Matthew (‘22) and Jacob (‘24).  She is enthusiastic with her students, and, often can be heard singing her favorite tunes and talking about her adorable two-year-old fur-baby, Murphy.  

   
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  Mrs. Ashley Diehl 

  Counselor

  248.596.3854

  Bio

  Mrs. Diehl comes from a large Canton, MI family that includes her two sisters and four (CC ‘95, ‘96, ‘98, ‘02) brothers. She graduated from Ladywood High School before heading off to Western Michigan University, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  Mrs. Diehl then completed her Master’s degree in Counseling at Wayne State University. Students and their families find that Mrs. Diehl is very warm and welcoming, and her relaxed approach makes them feel comfortable coming to her to discuss their concerns. Mrs. Diehl and her husband love spending time together with their 3 year old son enjoying the great outdoors. She has been in the Counseling Department since the ‘17-’18 school year.
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  Ms. Sarah Flagg 

  Counselor

  248.596.3853

  Bio

  A Farmington Hills native, Ms. Flagg graduated from North Farmington High School before earning her bachelor’s degree in education at Michigan State University. She continued her education at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her Master of Education degree with a Counseling endorsement. Ms. Flagg is easy to talk to and is a good listener. She has a happy demeanor and is not afraid to laugh at herself. Ms. Flagg has a broad range of experiences including; teaching elementary school, being an elementary school counselor, and most recently, a high school counselor. Ms. Flagg is close with her family and  has an adventurous spirit. Traveling throughout the world and spending  many summers in Colorado have been highlights in her life. Ms. Flagg enjoys staying active and loves participating in and watching sports. 
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  Mrs. Carol Jung 

  Guidance Administrative Assistant

  248.596.3851
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  Mr. Patrick O'Brien 

  Counselor

  248.596.3852

  Bio

  Growing up in Troy, MI, Mr. O’Brien had plenty of first-hand experience balancing academic rigors and athletics. A graduate of Troy High School, Mr. O’Brien went on to graduate from the University of Notre Dame before earning a Master’s degree in Counseling from Oakland University. He has experience coaching as well as playing baseball. Students find Mr. O’Brien to be understanding and easy to talk to, whether it’s about school, sports, or personal concerns - he’s very open and non-judgmental. Mr. O’Brien is also busy at home, raising two young daughters with his wife. He joined the Counseling Department during the ‘11-’12 school year.
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  Mrs. Jodi Siberski 

  Student Wellness Counselor

  248.596.3857

  Bio

  Mrs. Siberski grew up in Upstate NY, where she graduated from Liverpool High School and Rochester Institute of Technology (BS in Industrial Engineering). She and her husband relocated to MI, where they raised their two sons, Mike (CC ‘11) and Jay (CC ‘14). Mrs. Siberski earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Oakland University with an advanced specialization in Couples and Family Counseling. In February 2020, she joined the CC Guidance Department as Student Wellness Counselor after working in private practice for several years. Students usually find Mrs. Siberski easy to talk to, and parents often appreciate her unique perspective as a former CC parent and current CC staff member. She recognizes that each student is unique and has his own strengths and challenges, interests, ideas, and goals. Mrs. Siberski loves talking to students about cars, music, books, travel, pets, and just about anything.