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 [email protected]	3413	Ledford Middle Ledford High Hasty Elementary
Bettie Perryman [email protected]	1854	E. Lawson Brown Middle Valley Academy Friendship Elementary
Erin Kepley [email protected]	1856	Tyro Elementary West Davidson High Tyro Middle
Jennifer Osborne [email protected]	1855	North Davidson Middle North Davidson High Welcome Elementary
Jennifer Mercado [email protected]	1822	Fair Grove Elementary East Davidson High Brier Creek Elementary
Jeanie Minor [email protected]	1852	Fair Grove Elementary East Davidson High Brier Creek Elementary
Ginger Souther-Dixon [email protected]	8922	Northwest Elementary Reeds Elementary Churchland Elementary
Kim Hendrick [email protected]	1853	Southmont Elementary Southwood Elementary Central Davidson Middle
Melissa Graham [email protected]	1850	Davidson Early College Davidson County High Stoner-Thomas
Michelle Henderson Lead Social Worker [email protected]	1867	Davis-Townsend Elementary Central Davidson High
Stacy Sosebee-West Fostercare Point of Contact stacysosebe[email protected]	1849	Pilot Elementary Oak Grove Middle Walburg Elementary
Teresa Bryant [email protected]	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