Jen Hempey

Guidance Philosophy

I believe that all students have unique and amazing gifts to bring to our world, to our community, and to our school.  It is my hope that, while students become well rounded academically, they are also staying well mentally and emotionally.  It is my wish to support all CBMS students in this process.  I do not believe in solving student's problems.  I believe in supporting them while they discover answers and solutions for themselves.  It is also my goal to help students learn to positively reflect on their individual worth so that they may understand the value of their unique contributions to the world.  Lastly, I feel that it is imperative to teach students about personal responsibility for their school work, in their relationships, and to themselves.  May we all learn to look inward for guidance in all life's situations.   

School and Work Experience

Mrs. Hempey is currently in her third year as the guidance counselor at CBMS.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint Michael's College in 1998.  She then worked for four years as a Dormitory Counselor in a private boarding school serving students with social, emotional, and educational differences.  Mrs. Hempey then received a Masters Degree in counseling with a K-12 certification in guidance from the University of Vermont in 2004.  Before working in Waterbury, Mrs. Hempey spent one year working in Montpelier as their middle school counselor.  She also coaches basketball at CBMS and serves at the yearbook advisor. 

Contact Information

Phone:  244-6100  ext. 250