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	Phone Number	Schools/ Serving Areas
Michelle Henderson Lead Social Worker mhenderson@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 249-9880	District Office Davis-Townsend Elementary Truancy/Why Try Coordinator Homeless & Foster Care Point of Contact
Amy Buckman abuckman@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 476-4816	Ledford Middle Ledford High
Bettie Perryman bperryman@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 475-8845	E. Lawson Brown Middle Valley Academy Brier Creek Elementary
Erin Kepley erinkepley@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 242-5760	Tyro Elementary West Davidson High
Ginger Souther-Dixon gingersoutherdixon@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 769-2921	Wallburg Elementary Friendship Elementary Oak Grove Middle
Jeanie Minor jminor@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 472-7020	East Davidson High Fair Grove Elementary
Jennifer Haywood jenniferhaywood@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 731-2331	North Davidson Middle Welcome Elementary
Jennifer Barker jenniferbarker@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 242-5700	South Davidson Middle & High Denton Elementary Silver Valley Elementary
Katrina Robbins katrinarobbins@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 242-5690	Churchland Elementary Reeds Elementary Tyro Middle
Kim Hendrick khendrick@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 242-5800	Southmont Elementary Central Davidson Middle
Mae Townsend maetownsend@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 474-8280	Oak Grove High Oak Grove Middle
Melissa Graham melissagraham@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 242-5686	Davidson Early College Davidson County High Stoner-Thomas
Sandi Baker sandibaker@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 764-0360	Northwest Elementary North Davidson High
Beth Phillips sarahphillips@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 472-7965	Central Davidson High Midway Elementary
Teresa Bryant teresabryant@davidson.k12.nc.us	(336) 764-2059	Friedberg Elementary Pilot Elementary

  

 

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