School Social Workers
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
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3413 |
Ledford Middle
Ledford High
Hasty Elementary
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Bettie Perryman
|
1854 |
E. Lawson Brown Middle
Valley Academy
Friendship Elementary
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Erin Kepley
|
1856 |
Tyro Elementary
West Davidson High
Tyro Middle
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Jennifer Osborne
|
1855 |
North Davidson Middle
North Davidson High
Welcome Elementary
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Jennifer Mercado
|
1822 |
Fair Grove Elementary
East Davidson High
Brier Creek Elementary
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Jeanie Minor
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1852 |
Fair Grove Elementary
East Davidson High
Brier Creek Elementary
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Ginger Souther-Dixon
|
8922 |
Northwest Elementary
Reeds Elementary
Churchland Elementary
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Kim Hendrick
|
1853 |
Southmont Elementary
Southwood Elementary
Central Davidson Middle
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Melissa Graham
|
1850 |
Davidson Early College
Davidson County High
Stoner-Thomas
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Michelle Henderson
Lead Social Worker
|
1867 |
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Central Davidson High
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Stacy Sosebee-West
Fostercare Point of Contact
stacysosebe[email protected]
|
1849 |
Pilot Elementary
Oak Grove Middle
Walburg Elementary
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Teresa Bryant
|
8864 |
Friedberg Elementary
Midway Elementary
Oak Grove High
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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
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Assisting families in crisis or those with emergency needs
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Advocating on behalf of children and families with agencies and community resources
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Consulting with families, school staff, and numerous community agencies
Educational barriers include:
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Parent/School Conflict
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Threats of Violence
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Suicidal Threats
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Domestic Violence
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Pregnancy
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Abuse (Emotional, Physical, and Sexual)
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Discipline Issues
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Homelessness
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Academic Concerns
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Child/Parent Conflict
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Runaways
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Juvenile/State Court
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Abandoned Children
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Health Concerns
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Financial Needs
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Attendance Concerns
Social Workers work with the school, student, and family in the following capacities:
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Staff Consultations
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Student Conferences
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Parent Conferences (in person, by phone, mail)
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Group Work with Students
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Facilitator
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Special Education Meetings
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Student Support Team Meetings
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Classroom Presentations
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Trauma Intervention
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Mediator
The School Social Worker represents the school system in community organizations.
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Attendance Protocol Committee
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Child Fatality Review Committee
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Domestic Violence Task Force
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Multi-Agency Team for Children
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National Association of Social Workers
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School Social Workers Association of NC