The MARESA behavioral health team is comprised of Master's level social workers providing direct services to local districts.
Ann LaCombe is the MARESA Master's level Social Worker assigned to Negaunee Public Schools. The 2020/2021 school year will be her second year in the district. Ann provides direct services related to the social and emotional health of students, families, and staff members in the district.
In her free time, Ann enjoys walking her dog, reading, camping, and spending time with family.
Phone: 906-458-2241
Email: alacombe@maresa.org
Holly Bodjanac is the MARESA Master's level Social Worker assigned to Munising Public Schools, the Republic-Michigamme School District, and Wells Township. The 2020/2021 school year will be her second year in the district. Before getting her MSW, Holly was a high school English and Drama teacher and is passionate about working in education.
Holly from Escanaba and they have two boys ages 8 and 3. Holly enjoys biking, hiking, skiing and reading books, and is always happy to give a recommendation!
Email: hbodjanac@maresa.org
Heather Sullivan is a MARESA Master's level Social Worker who is assigned to Burt Township Schools. The 2020/2021 school year will be her first full year in the district.
Heather has a house full with 1 and a half year old twins! a 4 year old and a husband who is in real estate. Heather has lots of hobbies that she has little time for including baking, hiking and traveling (when possible).
Phone: (906)869-8165
Email: hsullivan@maresa.org
Nicole is a MARESA Master's level Social Worker assigned to Ishpeming, Negaunee and NICE school districts, along with providing service to all of the MARESA transition classrooms and Teaching Family Homes classroom.. The 2020/2021 school year will be her fourth year with MARESA.
In her spare time, Nicole enjys hiking ,yoga, traveling, making art and spending time with friends and family.
Email: nlackey@maresa.org
Phone: (906) 225-5159
Kara is the MARESA Master's level Social Worker assigned to Ishpeming, Gwinn and North Star Academy. The 2020/2021 school year will be her first year in the district.
Kara was also a special education teacher from 2006-2015, at which time she finished her MSW and started working full-time as a social worker. She is happy to finally be back working in the schools, which has always been her goal.
In her free time, Kara seeks adventure outdoors by running, hiking and exploring the U.P with her family.
Email: kgraci@maresa.org
Amy is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst assigned to Ishpeming, Gwinn, Burt, and Wells Township School.
Amy was working in New England for the May Institute until returning to the UP. She works for Eisenhower Center with the TBI population and was previously working with Pathways and Functional Behavior Services.
In her freetime she enjoys spending time with her animals, family and friends.
Email: abaranek@maresa.org