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What is a school social worker?
A school social worker is a trained helper at school who supports students and families when life feels stressful or hard. They listen, help students build coping and friendship skills, and work with families and teachers to solve problems that can get in the way of learning. They can also connect families to helpful resources at school and in the community.
What can the school social worker do for you?
Listen and support you when school or life feels stressful.
Help set up 504 supports so your child gets what they need to learn.
Teach social-emotional skills like calming down, handling big feelings, and solving problems.
Meet with your child for check-ins to practice coping skills and set goals.
Run small groups to help with friendships, worry, confidence, and kindness.
Connect your family to resources like food, housing help, health care, and counseling (when needed).
Help with attendance if getting to school is hard for any reason.
Work with teachers and staff so everyone is using the same helpful plan.
Support your family during hard times and help you figure out next steps.
About me
My name is Madison Rogers, and I’m the School Social Worker for Mull Elementary and Forest Hill Elementary. I earned my BSW from Appalachian State University (Go Mountaineers!).
I believe all behavior is a form of communication. I also believe that a simple, caring check-in can make a huge difference in a student’s day. I’m here to partner with families and staff to support student success.
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