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Phone: 704-260-5800
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Social Work Masters of Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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.