• Bassick Counselors & Social Workers

Phone: (203) 275-3093

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Mrs. Karissa Shields

Students  Grade 10-12 A-O

 
 

Karissa Shields is a school Counselor at Bassick High School serving the student population G-O. She has been working as a School Counselor in Bridgeport since 2015. She has worked at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. 

 
Ms. Sheilds has her Bachelors degree in Communication Science from the University of Connecticut and a Masters of School Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University.She currently holds her LPCA
and is working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She holds her NCC certification and is a member of ASCA, CSCA, NCDA, CCA, and NEACAC.  
 
A few words from Ms Shields:
 
I look forward to working with each of my students and their families to support them throughout their high school careers and future planning processes. 
 
I am proud to be a Bassick Lion!

Phone: 203-275-3148

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Ms. Terilynn Littleberry

Students - Freshman A-Z and Grades 10-12 P-Z

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Ms. Madeline Perez

Madeline Perez is  a School Social Worker at Bassick High School. She has been working for Bridgeport Public School since 1999. She has worked at elementary, middle, and high school levels. 

 Ms. Perez has her  Bachelors in Criminal Justice/ Forensic Science from the University of New Haven and a Masters in Social Work from UCONN. She currently holds her  License as a Certified Social Worker (LCSW) and is fluent in Spanish.

 A quote from Ms.Perez:

My roots are in Bridgeport as I was born and raised here. I enjoy working with our students and families.  I look forward to being a support to our students and families during their high school years.

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Mr. Michael Silver

Michael Silver is a School Social Worker at Bassick High School.  He is also the Boy's Assistant Soccer Coach. Mr. Silver has been a social worker for 27 years, beginning his career at Curiale and spending the last 17 years at Bassick.

 Mr. Silver holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from ECSU and a Master's Degree in Social Work from SCSU.  He is a Licensed Certified Social Worker by the State of Connecticut.

A few words from Mr. Silver:

I love my job at Bassick and look forward to continuing to work with my students and their families!  Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.