School Social Work

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School social workers act as the connection for school, home, and community services to help children with emotional, developmental, and educational needs. Most school social workers practice in public and private schools, although a small percentage may work in social services agencies or other service sites such as a preschool program or residential treatment center for children who are emotionally disturbed. Here are our experts on this issue. To arrange interviews or speaking engagements email media@socialworkers.org.

Name State Specific Expertise
Jason Andrade Connecticut Children/Adolescents in School Setting
Marina Badillo Diaz New York After-School Programming
Mary Ann Canning McComiskey Connecticut Special Education, School Social Work
Kim Finnie New Jersey Therapeutic Services, Crisis Interventions, Special Education
Craig A. Knippenberg Colorado Consulting & Mental Health Services for Schools
Sandi Lindgren Minnesota Youth Coaching
Christopher McLaughlin Maine School Committee Work
Kashera Guy Robinson Alabama Racism's Impact on Black School-Aged Youth Absenteeism
Dr. La'Tesha Sampson New Jersey School Issues
Martha Schultz New York School Social Work, GSAs
Nick Szubiak District of Columbia School Issues
Zach Usmani Ohio Crisis Intervention, Teacher Training, Care Coordination




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