The School Social Work Association of America recognizes school social work as a specialized area of practice within the broad field of the social work profession. School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. School social workers are trained mental health professionals who provide services related to a student's social, emotional, and life adjustment to school and/or society. By linking school, home, and community systems, school social workers are able to holistically meet the social, emotional, mental, physical, and educational needs of all students.
Services
What do School Social Workers Do?
- Community resources for students and families
- Mental health services/referrals to students and families
- Advocate for student and family engagement with the academic process
- Assessments as part of the eligibility process for special education
- Collaboration with outside agencies
- Crisis prevention, intervention, and postvention
- Psychoeducational groups with students
- Family assessment and planning team members and case managers
- Trainings for staff, students, and parents
- Liaison between home, school, and the community
School Social Workers
| Karen Carlson, MSW, M.Ed. Serving Sandusky Middle, Sandusky Elementary, and R. S. Payne Elementary |
email 515-5350 ext. 33017 |
| Mark Clemons, LCSW Serving Heritage High, Heritage Elementary, Fort Hill, and Empowerment Academy |
email 515-5400 ext. 35029 |
| Lonice Harris, MSW Serving Dunbar Middle, Bedford Hills Elementary, Paul Munro Elementary, and Virtual Academy |
email 515-5310 ext. 31013 |
| Shannon Long, MSW Serving E. C. Glass High, Laurel Regional School, and RODEO |
email 515-5392 |
| Neisa Owen, MSW Serving Linkhorne Middle, Linkhorne Elementary, Bass Elementary, and Hutcherson E. L. C. |
email 515-5339 |
| Kristen Robertson, MSW Serving T. C. Miller Elementary, Dearington Elementary, Perrymont Elementary, and Sheffield Elementary |
email 515-5306 |