I have seven years of experience working with general and special education students ages three to twenty-one in alternative, charter, and neighborhood Chicago Public Schools. In addition to working directly with students, I have led school-wide attendance and SEL interventions, helped schools develop supportive cultures, trained teachers in trauma-informed care and classroom management techniques, and supervised dozens of school social workers.
I work with students, teachers, and families to craft individualized systems of support so that all children can be successful in school and life. Collaborating with community members and organizational partners, I combine individual and systems-level interventions to help children and their families reach their goals. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each student and draws upon trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
W.E. Sanders Award for excellence in debate coaching Distinguished School Social Worker by Chicago Public Schools
I am a certfied school social work specialist and licensed clinical social worker. I hold a master's degree in clinical social work with a trauma-informed care certification, and am licensed in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and West Virginia. Fun fact: I am also currently in law school and am particularly interested in education law.
A life-long Chicago girl, I love exploring the city for its best cheap eats. You're most likely to find me practicing yoga, coaching high school debate, or planning my next trip.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Social Studies, Civics, Arts & Music, Music, Special Education, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Psychology, Character Education, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, For Administrators, School Psychology, End of Year, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning