Mrs. Brandi Harris

ALL ABOUT ME:

My name is Mrs. Harris and I have served at the Opportunity School since 2012. Prior to starting my career with Cabarrus County Schools, I worked in Mecklenburg County as an Individual and Family Therapist. I am licensed as a School Social Worker, as well as a Clinical Social Worker for the state of North Carolina.

I received my Bachelor of Social Work degree from North Carolina Central University and my Joint - Masters of Social Work degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. As a School Social Worker, I  work directly with school administrators as well as students and families, providing leadership in forming school discipline policies, mental health intervention, crisis management, and support services. I also help to facilitate community involvement in the schools while advocating for student success. Our primary role is to assist with eliminating barriers to successful learning.

In my spare time, I love to travel and spend time with my family. 

This will be a GREAT YEAR and I look forward to working with you!

AS A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER I:

* Connect students and families with Community Resources

* Communicate and collaborate with staff and individuals within the district, family and community

* Advocate and educate school staff and community partners on behalf of the students, their needs and what is in their best interest within the school, family and community.

* Assist with upholding and implementing the North Carolina Compulsory Attendance Law and Cabarrus County Schools Attendance Policy

* Crisis Management

* Provide Brief Counseling and Group Services

* Provide McKinney Vento Services

* Decrease barriers to accessing services by providing direct resources in our District

HELP YOUR STUDENT TO BE SUCCESSFUL BY:

*Provide nurturing, emotionally healthy experiences for children during non-school hours.

*Be consistent when disciplining children.

*Refrain from engaging children in adult conflicts/differences.

*Have children at school every day and on time.

*Communicate high expectations for school success.

*Teach children the importance of accepting responsibility for their actions.

*Remember that a parent is a child's first and most important teacher.