District 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!