School Social Work
Who is your school social worker?
Hi! My name is Heather Sheffield. I am married, have a beautiful little girl named Lucy and have four “fur children”. I teach dance every afternoon at a local dance studio. I graduated from UNCG with my bachelor’s degree in social work and obtained my school social work license through NC State. I have been working in the public school system since 2013. I began working for Thomasville City Schools in 2018. I love my job, and being able to assist my students and their families is my passion! I am proud to be a part of TCS Bulldog Nation.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 336-596-4252
A School Social Worker is…
- A unique role and specialized field of study
- Devoted to school aged children and families
- Committed to advocacy
- Ensure equity among students, families and community
- Manage chronic absenteeism
- Handles referrals to community agencies
- Coordination of services
- Networking
- Works with McKinney-Vento families
- Works with Foster Care students and families
- Home visits
….and so much more!
School Social Work does…
- Attendance intervention
- Case management
- Student/Parent advocacy
- Student mediation
- Offer professional development to staff
- Brief individual and group therapy
- Distribution of resources
- Crisis management
- Referrals
- Trained in Community Resiliency Model
….and so much more!