Biography- 

I have been in the field of Social Work for 38 years. I hold a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University and am a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In addition to 24 years of school social work experience, my background also includes child protective case management, a clinician in both the hospital and private practice settings and mental health case management in the insurance industry. I feel privileged to be a part of the Pohatcong Township School family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Social Worker Role – The expertise of the social worker lies in assessing the student relative to the family, the school, and the community. The social worker gathers information concerning the student’s health, family, and school history as it pertains to the student’s current school functioning.  In the school setting, the social worker provides group and individual counseling on an as needed basis. The social worker is also the professional responsible for referring and coordinating community resources on behalf of students and their families.