Social Work
School Social Workers bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling.
Boise Independent School District has 19 talented Social Workers who assist building staff, students and families. Services they provide:
SERVICES TO STUDENTS:
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Providing crisis intervention
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Developing positive intervention strategies to increase academic success
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Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management
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Helping the child develop social interaction skills
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Assisting the child in understanding and accepting self and others
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Working with those problems in a child's living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school. (home, school, and community)
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Counseling (group, individual and/or family)
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Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program
SERVICES TO PARENT/FAMILIES:
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Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment
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Problem solving to alleviate family stress and enable the child to function more effectively in school & community
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Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs
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Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources
Meet Your Social Worker
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Asha Noel
Garfield Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, and Koelsch Elementary
(208) 854-4993
asha.noel@boiseschools.org
Jean Edwards
Jefferson Elementary, Grace Jordan Elementary, Morley Nelson Elementary
(208) 900-7927
jean.edwards@boiseschools.org
Emma McComb-Kennedy
Taft Elementary, Whitney Elementary, and White Pine Elementary
(208) 472-3072
emma.mccombkennedy@boiseschools.org
Mirella Garcia
Whitney Elementary, Whittier Elementary and Valley Veiw Elementary
(208) 989-6402
mirella.garcia@boiseschools.org
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Brody Leatham
East Jr. High, Les Bois Jr. High
(208) 854-5085
brody.leatham@boiseschools.org
Shawn Jones
Fairmont Jr. High
(208) 472-3688
shawnm.jones@boiseschools.org
Cara Roberts
Hillside Jr. High
(208) 472-3019
cara.roberts@boiseschools.org
Alicia Juarez
North Jr. High
(208) 854-6919
alicia.juarez@boiseschools.org
Michelle Weickum
Riverglen Jr. High
(208) 472-2394
michelle.weickum@boiseschools.org
Yesenia Tyler
South Jr. High
(208) 854-6877
yesenia.tyler@boiseschools.org
Barbie Campbell
West Jr. High
(208) 854-6849
barbie.campbell@boiseschools.org
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Sherry Tipping
Boise High School
(208) 854-4290
sherry.tipping@boiseschools.org
Becky Woodland
Borah High School
(208) 854-6916
rebecca.woodland@boiseschools.org
Gia Trotter
Capital High School
(208) 900-7031
gia.trotter@boiseschools.org
Amy Rust
Frank Churh High School
(208) 472-3079
amy.rust@boiseschools.org
Katy Metzger
Timberline High School
(208) 900-7255
katy.metzger@boiseschools.org
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Valerie Haddon
ASCENT and STEP
(208) 850-8836
valerie.haddon@boiseschools.org
Amy Rust
BASE
(208) 472-3079
amy.rust@boiseschools.org
Jennifer Young
Elementary EXCEL Programs
(208) 850-8895
jennifer.young@boiseschools.org
