Student Services - Social Work Services

Providing intervention services to assist students in reaching their maximum potential in school by identifying, assessing & resolving barriers that interfere with student academic achievement, attendance & school adjustment.

• make home visits to help the school better understand the child and to help the family better  understand the school.
• work with teachers and school staff when students have learning problems.
• refer parents to appropriate community agencies for assistance.
• promote regular school attendance through early intervention.
• arrange parent conferences.
• assist in securing clothes, shoes and medical care for students.
• confer with child-serving agencies in the community and make referrals when appropriate.
• participate in school conferences with parents, students and teachers.
• inform parents of their children’s behavior and achievements in school.
• encourage parents to visit their child’s school and become involved.

Ken Arnold, Director of Attendance and Social Work
(O) 355-2064
FAX 355-9659
karnold@greenville.k12.sc.us

Leanne Ramirez, LMSW, Hispanic Liaison
(O) 355-2079
FAX: 355-9802
Cell Phone: 449-3300
lramirez@greenville.k12.sc.us

Wendy Riddle, Secretary
(O) 355-2080
FAX: 355-9390
wriddle@greenville.k12.sc.us

Carolina Van De Voorde, LMSW, Hispanic Liaison
(O) 355-1733
FAX:  355-9651
cvandevoorde@greenville.k12.sc.us

Tiffany Whitney, LMSW, Pregnant and Parenting Specialist
(O) 355-2989
FAX:  355-9804
twhitney@greenville.k12.sc.us