Social Services

  • The mission of the Social Services Department at Â鶹Íø is to help students, in partnership with families and communities, achieve optimal educational success. 
     

    Based on the , the Â鶹Íø Social Service Department works in collaboration with school staff, families, and the community
    to promote, build, and maintain the social and emotional resources needed to ensure student success. 

    The Practice Model is built on the following framework: 

    • Provide evidence-based education, behavior, and mental health support/resources
    • Promote a school climate and culture conducive to student learning and teaching excellence.
    • Maximize access to school-based and community-based resources. 

    The Â鶹Íø Social Services Department consists of a Director of Social Services, Lead Social Worker, School Social Workers at all 32 schools, McKinney Vento Liaison, Administrative Specialist, and Washington Resource Information Center (WRIC) Coordinator and staff members. 

  • Amanda Quine
    Director of Social Services
    602-347-2636
     
    Elizabeth Fox 
    District Lead Social Worker 
    602-347-2603
     
    Vanessa Anderson
    McKinney-Vento Liaison
    602-347-2643
     
     Jolynn Bentsen
    Administrative Specialist
    602-347-2652