Nikki Vasquez, Social Worker
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Greetings, this is my second year at Jackson Elementary and I have been in the district for 15 years. I grew up on the shores of Lake Superior in Tofte, Mn. I spent my early years skiing at Lutsen Mountains and still continue to ski there with my family as we are all downhill skiers. I live with my golden doodle Huckleberry and we are avid outdoor hikers. In my spare time I like to bake homemade breads, read lots of good books, knitting, traveling, and spending time with good friends.
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School social workers are the link between home, school, and community and provide specialized services that include:- Individual and group counseling, including play therapy
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Social, emotional, and behavioral assessments
- Design and implementation of behavior management plans
- Home visits
- Professional case management
- Information and referral to community based resources
- Parent education
- Advocacy for students, parents, and the school system
- Collaboration with and consultation for school staff and community organizations
Students are supported in both general and special education through individual and small group sessions covering a variety of topics including social skills, grief and/or loss, family change, anger management, and self-esteem.
Our social worker is Nikki Vasquez.
(651) 744-4809nicole.vasquez@spps.org
