CTE Counseling Center

Talk to a Counselor

The BOCES 2 CTE Counseling Center offers students a variety of services including course selection, exploration of career choices and support for personal issues. These services are provided in an informal and confidential setting. Students can schedule appointments, and counselors are also available on short notice. Teachers can call during class time for any student that needs to see a counselor.   

Please contact any of the BOCES 2 CTE school counselors for general questions. For questions pertaining to specific CTE programs or courses, please contact the appropriate BOCES 2 CTE counselor or transition specialist based on the program/course list below their name. 

Leanne Knitter
School Counselor
585-352-2649 

Programs
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Auto Body and Collision Repair Technology
  • Automotive Technology
  • Careers in Agriculture
  • Digital and Visual Communication
  • Electro-Mechanical Trades**
  • Introduction to Transportation Trades*
  • Outdoor Powersports Technology
  • Welding

Lisa McConville
School Counselor
585-352-2484

Programs
  • Baking
  • Child and Family Development
  • Computer Technology
  • Cosmetology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts
  • Exercise Science
  • Food Services*
  • Life and Career Foundations*

Jen Newhart
School Counselor
585-352-2455

Programs
  • Building and Grounds Maintenance*
  • Carpentry
  • Dental Assisting
  • Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance
  • HVAC
  • Introduction to Construction Trades*
  • Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy
  • New Visions
  • Nurse Assisting and Associated Health Careers
  • Residential and Commercial Electrical

Katie Miller
School Counselor
585-352-2497

CTE Enrollment

*Denotes a Foundation or Introduction program
**Denotes a one-year locally approved pre-apprenticeship program for seniors only

Course Selection

BOCES 2 CTE counselors can assist students with program options and course selection. The counseling team works with students to help them make choices that will positively impact their future. Selecting an elective can be a difficult decision at times; counselors can assist student in the decision-making process to include providing information about each class, prospective employment, and secondary educational options. Knowing and understanding the different skill sets and outcomes incorporated in the class selected helps in making an informed decision.

Student Support

Counselors help students sort through issues that impact learning and performance in the classroom. They serve as an important link between classroom teachers and students in order to maximize student success. Counselors facilitate parent-teacher conferences as needed.     

Counselors are available for students who may need extra support in order to clarify and deal with personal issues that impact their learning, such as:
  • “I’m not sure what I want to do after high school.”
  • “What choices do I have for further education or training?”
  • “I have a personal problem that is upsetting me.”
  • “I’d like to change my BOCES 2 CTE course.”

To sign up for a class, students must contact their home school counselor.