Hello!

I am a social worker and part of the special education team at Murray. My role as a social worker is to assist students and staff with additional support intended to promote academic success. This will be my third school year. I graduated from Smith College with a BA in Psychology in 1996 and then obtained a Masters in Social Work from the University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine’s University in 2014. It took me a while to figure out how to combine my interests but I am grateful for my experiences along the way and for where I am now. Middle school students are so wonderful and REAL.

I am a graduate of SPPS (Groveland, Ramsey, Central) and have a middle schooler and high schooler of my own who attend SPPS closer to where we live. When not working, I enjoy walking, reading, watching college football/basketball, and spending time with my family and friends.

I am looking forward to a great year!

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Following are some community resources in Ramsey County.

24/7 Crisis Hotline:
For children in the midst of a mental health crisis.
651-266-7878

Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative:
http://www.rccmhc.org/

Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Services:
https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/health-medical/clinics-services/mental-health/child-mental-health

Adult Mental Health:
http://mentalhealthcrisisalliance.org/

Sports Physicals at CVS Minute Clinic:
http://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/resources/sports-physicals

Food Resources:
http://www.hungersolutions.org/minnesota-food-helpline/

Free and/or low cost household items:
http://twincitiesfreemarket.org/
https://www.freecycle.org/