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Why contact my social worker?
Why contact my social worker?
School social workers provide counseling support and services to students who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, academic or social issues that may be interfering with their school work or impacting peer and family relationships. Social workers assist students, families, staff and the community with appropriate resources to provide services that will help a student succeed academically.
More importantly, we WANT to meet with you. We support you and want to see you achieve success in school and beyond! We are your biggest fan and believe you were made for a purpose and are able to accomplish great things. Let us join you!
MEET OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TEAM
SOCIAL WORKERS - ALMOND CAMPUS
SOCIAL WORKERS - ALMOND CAMPUS
REBECCA TRAGARZ
REBECCA TRAGARZ
LCSW
LCSW
Students: A - DO
Phone/Text: 847-548-6706
Email: rtragarz@wths.net
ABOUT ME: Hello! I have been a social worker at Warren for the past 8 years. I graduated with my undergraduate degree in social work at Illinois State University and received my master's degree in social work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I enjoy working with teens and helping create a positive social and emotional atmosphere at Warren. I help students who are experiencing various mental health, social and academic struggles. I am also one of the Warren Wellness Ambassador club sponsors. Please do not hesitate to reach out. I look forward to working with you!
JANICE ZIMMERMAN
JANICE ZIMMERMAN
LCSW, MA Ed Leadership
LCSW, MA Ed Leadership
Students: DP-LA
Phone/Text: 847-548-6853
Email: jzimmerman@wths.net
ABOUT ME: Hi there, I'm a licensed clinical social worker and have worked in the school setting for over 15 years. I love helping students solve their problems. I meet with students who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and academic struggles. More importantly, I want to create a safe space for you to share your thoughts and feelings so that we can work together to help you become unstuck and move forward. In addition to being a social worker, I also am one of the directors for Warren Theatre. Other info: I like being active, Superman, Loki, dogs and spontaneous road trips. I look forward to working with you!
NINA MARTIN
NINA MARTIN
LSW, PEL
LSW, PEL
Students: LB - RA
SARAH CAPRIO
SARAH CAPRIO
LSW, PEL
LSW, PEL
Students: RB - Z
Phone/Text: 847-548-6891
Email: scaprio@wths.net
ABOUT ME: Hi! I’m a licensed social worker, and I’ve been working as a school social worker for the past five years. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in social work from Brandman University and earned my master’s degree from Aurora University. I really enjoy getting to know students and helping them work through challenges—whether they’re social, emotional, or academic. My goal is to make sure you feel supported and have a safe space to talk about whatever’s on your mind. I’m excited to work with you!
SOCIAL WORKERS - O'PLAINE CAMPUS
SOCIAL WORKERS - O'PLAINE CAMPUS
SAMANTHA GARRITY
SAMANTHA GARRITY
LCSW, CADC
LCSW, CADC
Students: A - DO
Phone/Text: 847-599-4621
Email: sgarrity@wths.net
ABOUT ME: I am an LCSW, CADC. I began my Warren career in 2007. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Illinois-Champaign and went on to earn my Master’s degree in Social Work at Loyola University-Chicago. Since completing my formal education, I have gone on to obtain my License in Clinical Social Work as well as my Certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. I am also the sponsor of the Warren Wellness Ambassadors.
ELIZABETH EBERLINE
ELIZABETH EBERLINE
MSW, PEL
MSW, PEL
Students: DP-LA
Phone/Text: 847-599-4619
Email: eeberline@wths.net
ABOUT ME: Hello! I have been a social worker at Warren for 15 years, primarily providing services to the students in our special education programs at Almond, O’Plaine and within our Transition Program. The unique aspect of my social work position is that I have been able to work with some of my students from the time they start at Warren as 9th graders, to the time they exit Warren as a Transition student, which is the day before they turn 22. I have loved being able to see how these students grow and change over the years. I assist students in developing their social, problem-solving, self-advocacy, anger management, decision making, and community readiness skills. I am also a sponsor for Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), which is a social club for students with and without disabilities.
Outside of school, my 3 daughters (ages 2, 7 and 9) keep my husband and I on our toes, but we also enjoy spending time with extended family, friends, and traveling when possible.
Karla Hoffmann
Karla Hoffmann
MSW, PEL
MSW, PEL
Students: LB - RA
MOLLY MANNING
MOLLY MANNING
MSW, PEL
MSW, PEL
Students: RB - Z
Phone/Text: 847-599-4607
Email: mmanning@wths.net
ABOUT ME: Hey there! This is my 7th year here at Warren (my first year I was an intern here). I hold a master’s degree in social work with an emphasis in school social work and international social work from Dominican University. I previously studied, interned, and lived abroad in Nairobi, Kenya where I met my husband and bonus daughter. I also had a baby recently in April 2025. I enjoy working with (and learning from) teenagers who come from all different backgrounds. Here at WTHS my role is to help support students through social or emotional issues they might be having, as well as teach social emotional learning (SEL) skills to students. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you need any social/emotional support or have any questions, comments, or concerns.
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