Social Work Services

Mr. Medina is a Licensed Master Social Worker at W.W. Samuell High School. He plays a vital role in addressing the various needs of students in an educational setting. Through his role as the school social worker, he has the opportunity to collaborate in the improvement of the lives of students he serves. By working within the school, Mr. Medina is able to provide services to students to enhance their emotional well-being and improve their academic performance. He can also assist students, families, and teachers address problems such as truancy, social withdrawal, over aggressive behaviors, rebelliousness, and the effects of special physical, emotional, or economic problems. Other services offered are the following:

■ Assessing students for substance use, support systems, physical and emotional functioning, barriers to academic performance, peer issues, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and similar issues

■ Providing direct therapeutic services such as individual, family or group therapy regarding specific issues

■ Providing crisis management services, including assessing for safety

■ Advocating for student services and students’ best interests

■ Providing case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community resources, collaboration with other professionals

■ Conducting home visits 

You may contact Mr. Medina  at 972-932 5243 or kmedina@dallasisd.org