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School Social Workers

Student Support Services

School social workers partner with parents, teachers, and students in a combined effort to help all of our students reach their individual goals for growth in academic, social, and behavioral development. School social workers provide a vital link to community resources and services for both schools and families.

 
Name Ext.  Schools/ Serving Areas
Reed Romeroy
3413
Ledford Middle
Ledford High
Hasty Elementary
Bettie Perryman
1854
E. Lawson Brown Middle
Valley Academy
Friendship Elementary
Erin Kepley
1856
Tyro Elementary
West Davidson High
Tyro Middle
Jennifer Osborne
1855
North Davidson Middle
North Davidson High
Welcome Elementary
Jennifer Mercado
1822
Fair Grove Elementary
East Davidson High
Brier Creek Elementary
Jeanie Minor
1852
Fair Grove Elementary
East Davidson High
Brier Creek Elementary
Ginger Souther-Dixon
8922
Northwest Elementary
Reeds Elementary
Churchland Elementary
Kim Hendrick
1853
Southmont Elementary
Southwood Elementary
Central Davidson Middle
Melissa Graham
1850
Davidson Early College
Davidson County High
Stoner-Thomas
Michelle Henderson
Lead Social Worker
1867
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Central Davidson High
Stacy Sosebee-West 
Fostercare Point of Contact
1849
Pilot Elementary
Oak Grove Middle
Walburg Elementary
Teresa Bryant
8864
Friedberg Elementary
Midway Elementary
Oak Grove High
  
 
The School Social Worker works with schools, students, and families to eliminate barriers to successful learning by:
  • Developing and identifying resources for students and families
  • Assisting families in crisis or those with emergency needs
  • Advocating on behalf of children and families with agencies and community resources
  • Consulting with families, school staff, and numerous community agencies

Educational barriers include:

  • Parent/School Conflict
  • Threats of Violence
  • Suicidal Threats
  • Domestic Violence
  • Pregnancy
  • Abuse (Emotional, Physical, and Sexual)
  • Discipline Issues
  • Homelessness
  • Academic Concerns
  • Child/Parent Conflict
  • Runaways
  • Juvenile/State Court
  • Abandoned Children
  • Health Concerns
  • Financial Needs
  • Attendance Concerns
Social Workers work with the school, student, and family in the following capacities:
  • Staff Consultations
  • Student Conferences
  • Parent Conferences (in person, by phone, mail)
  • Group Work with Students
  • Facilitator
  • Special Education Meetings
  • Student Support Team Meetings
  • Classroom Presentations
  • Trauma Intervention
  • Mediator
The School Social Worker represents the school system in community organizations.
  • Attendance Protocol Committee
  • Child Fatality Review Committee
  • Domestic Violence Task Force
  • Multi-Agency Team for Children
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • School Social Workers Association of NC