Student Connection Center

About Us

The Student Connection Center (SCC) provides support for both middle school and high school students. The goal of the SCC is to help students navigate their adolescent years, acquire essential life skills, improve their emotional health, and ultimately achieve their educational and life goals.

The SCC provides comprehensive support and prevention services for students and families, with a strong focus on emotional wellness and academic success. The program serves as a link between the schools, students and families and focuses on all issues related to student health and emotional well-being and offers school-wide programs that raise awareness of resources related to well-being.  

The program is funded through the NJ School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) (Middle School) and a combination of District and grant programs.

Student Connection Center Information

Department Staff

Emily Martin

Emily Martin

Coordinator, Student Connection Center

📧 EMartin@claytonps.org

📞 (856) 881-8701 x1012

Paige Gorgo

Paige Gorgo

MS Youth Development Specialist

📧 pgorgo@claytonps.org

📞 (856) 881-8701 x2410

Brian Kennedy

Brian Kennedy

HS Social Emotional Learning Specialist

📧bkennedy@claytonps.org

📞 (856) 881-8701 x2422

Natalie Slaughter

Natalie Slaughter

MS Mental Health Counselor

📧 nslaughter@claytonps.org

📞 (856) 881-8701 x2412

Zhabre Russell

Zhabre Russell

HS Social Emotional Learning Specialist

📧 zrussell@claytonps.org

📞 (856) 881-8701 x2421