This is my second year at Ripley Central School as the school psychologist and counselor.   I have been in the field for 25 years. I spent my first 24 years at another small school district in Chautauqua County.  I am happy to be part of the team at Ripley Central!

I live in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area and have two children.  My son is in 11th grade and my daughter is in the elementary/special education program at SUNY Fredonia.  I have a tiny pup named Luna, and four cats.  I am an alumni of Ripley Central and am happy to be back! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree and Advanced Graduate Certificate in School Psychology.

I can be reached by:  

• Email:  cwienke@ripleycsd.org

• Phone through the main office:  716-736-2631 

• Message through the Rooms App

  
  

My role at RCS:

My goal at RCS is to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally by promoting a positive school environment.

Academic support:

• Conduct assessments to identify learning disabilities and other challenges.

• Develop and implement interventions to improve academic achievement and motivation.

• Help individualize instruction to meet student needs.

Social and emotional support:

• Provide individual and group counseling.

• Promote social skills, problem-solving, and positive coping mechanisms.

• Work to prevent and intervene in behavioral issues and mental health crises.

Creating positive school environments:

• Collaborate with administrators and staff to implement positive behavior support systems.

• Foster strong family-school partnerships.

• Provide support to staff and parents on topics like student behavior and mental health.

Advocacy and collaboration:

• Act as advocates for students, helping them understand their rights and needs.

• Consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other mental health professionals.

• Coordinate with community-based providers to ensure students receive a full range of services.