School Social Workers
Promoting student wellbeing and school success
School social workers are trained mental health professionals who promote students' mental and emotional well -being and advocate for their successful participation in school. School social workers can assist with mental health and behavioral concerns, reduce barriers to learning, and serve as a liaison between the school, home, and community. All school social workers hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and are licensed by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) aligns its school-based social work practice to the National School Social Work Model. Some of the many services provided by school social workers in ACPS include the following:
| Provide evidence-based education, behavior, and mental health services | Promote a school climate and culture conducive to student learning and teaching excellence | Maximize access to school-based and community-based resources |
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2023 - 2024 School Social Workers
If you need assistance with mental health services, shelter, food, clothing or other community-based resources, please contact your designated School Social Worker listed here.
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School |
Social Worker |
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ACHS: Chance for Change |
Tamika Clark |
tamika.clark@acps.k12.va.us |
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ACHS: King St. |
Andres Acosta |
andres.acosta@acps.k12.va.us |
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ACHS: King St. |
Nayna Rizk |
nayntara.rizk@acps.k12.va.us |
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ACHS: King St. |
Kristen Russo |
kristen.russo@acps.k12.va.us |
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ACHS: King St. |
Ciara Carr |
ciara.carr@acps.k12.va.us |
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ACHS: King St. |
Samara Christman |
samara.christman@acps.k12.va.us |
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ACHS: Minnie Howard |
Justine Hatim |
justine.hatim@acps.k12.va.us |
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ACHS: Minnie Howard |
Melissa Finney |
melissa.finney@acps.k12.va.us |
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ACHS: Satellite |
Kelly Wintz |
kelly.wintz@acps.k12.va.us |
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Charles Barrett |
Ratna Hilscher |
ratna.hilscher@acps.k12.va.us |
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Child Find |
Emaline Henard |
emmy.henard@acps.k12.va.us |
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Cora Kelly |
Leigh LaPaglia |
leigh.laplia@acps.k12.va.us |
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Douglas MacArthur |
Lauren Fitchett |
lauren.fitchett@acps.k12.va.us |
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Early Childhood Center |
Kelly Wintz |
kelly.wintz@acps.k12.va.us |
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Ferdinand T. Day |
Jocelyn Gehrke |
jocelyn.gehrke@acps.k12.va.us |
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Francis C. Hammond |
Amanda Corchado |
amanda.corchado@acps.k12.va.us |
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Francis C. Hammond |
Ebony Neptune |
ebony.neptune@acps.k12.va.us |
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George Mason |
Audrey Robinson |
carmela.robinson@acps.k12.va.us |
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George Washington |
Shawna Hampton |
shawna.hampton@acps.k12.va.us |
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George Washington |
Tania Ferran |
tania.ferran@acps.k12.va.us |
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James K. Polk |
Angela Lee |
angela.lee@acps.k12.va.us |
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Jefferson Houston |
Jeremy Patterson |
jeremy.patterson@acps.k12.va.us |
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John Adams |
Stephanie Cruz |
stephanie.cruz@acps.k12.va.us |
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Lyles-Crouch |
Kelly Robinson |
kelly.robinson@acps.k12.va.us |
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Mount Vernon |
Lesley Barajas |
lesley.barajas@acps.k12.va.us |
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Naomi L. Brooks |
Jacquelyn Lusk |
jacquelyn.lusk@acps.k12.va.us |
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Patrick Henry |
Kaitlyn Golden |
kaitlyn.golden@acps.k12.va.us |