Hello! 

My name is, Karina Brungardt and I am the Social Worker for Quartz Hill Elementary. I have been working in the social work field for 13 years and this will be my 5th year with Gilbert Public Schools. My experience has been working with children, adolescents, and families from behavioral health to rehabilitative programs in Colorado and Arizona.

My goal at Quartz is to provide quality support to our students and families and teach skills to prepare our students for a successful future. Some of the resources I can provide are one-on-one meetings with students, referrals to community programs, referrals for behavioral health needs, and advocating for our students and families.

It is a privilege to have the opportunity to work with the students and families here at Quartz Hill this year. Parents, please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.

I am available to meet Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. If I am unavailable by phone you can send me an email and we could schedule a meeting or chat through email. I look forward to hearing from you!  

Email: Karina.Brungardt@gilbertschools.net

Phone: 480-855-5732 

*When you connect with front office request to be transferred to Social Worker or Mrs. Karina*

The School Social Worker is instrumental in supporting the District’s mission for student success, while collaborating with the home, school, and the community to do so.

School Social Work Services

RELATED SERVICES:

• Working with those problems in a child's living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school. (home, school, and community)

• Weekly or bi-weekly meetings to support students. (group & individual)

• Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program

• Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.

SERVICES TO STUDENTS:

• Providing crisis intervention.

• Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.

• Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management.

• Helping the child develop appropriate social interaction skills.

• Assisting the child in understanding and accepting self and others.

SERVICES TO PARENT/FAMILIES:

• Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment.

• Alleviating family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school & community.

• Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs.

• Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.