Samantha Jade Cole

Samantha Jade Cole has a diverse work experience, beginning in 2013 when they worked as an English Teacher for EPIK (English Program in Korea). In 2014, they began working as a Listing Coordinator for Vincent Properties, Inc. During 2017, they worked as a Park Ranger for the National Park Service. From 2018 to 2020, Samantha worked as an English Language Instructor and Teaching Assistant at the Mountain Pathways Montessori School. Currently, they are employed as a Care Manager at Empathy and a Clinical Care Coordinator at Forward, both starting in 2022. In their roles, they have demonstrated empathy and problem-solving skills, fostered positive learning environments, created and prepared curriculum, and provided administrative assistance.

Samantha Jade Cole has an education history that includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University (2021-2024) and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (2008-2010). In addition, they have obtained various certifications, including Teaching Strategies for Children Diagnosed with Autism from Childcare Educational Services (November 2021), Understanding ADHD and Strategies for Success from Childcare Educational Services (November 2021), Preschool CLASS System Training from The Childrens Council of Watauga County Inc. (October 2021), Basic School Age Care (BSAC) from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (January 2021), Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross (October 2020), Childcare Health and Safety Training from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (September 2020), Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment from Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (September 2020), and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from East Carolina University (July 2013).