Connecting Care: Inside the Work of the NCS School Social Worker

About this episode

This episode discusses the vital role of school social workers in supporting students and families.

In this episode of the NCS Parent Connect Podcast, host Shebrie Jones sits down with Mrs. Nicole Pullens, School Social Worker and Education Support Person of the Year, to discuss the vital role social workers play in supporting students and families across Newton County. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how social workers address students' social and emotional needs, connect families to valuable community resources, and collaborate with scholars staff to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. This episode offers practical information for parents on recognizing when support is needed and how to access available services, reinforcing the importance of school-family partnerships.

People in this episode

Host: Shebrie Jones

Guest: Mrs. Nicole Pullens

Topics covered

• school social work
• student support
• family resources
• emotional needs
• education partnerships

Keywords

• school social worker
• support services
• community resources
• student success
• emotional support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NCS

Places: Newton County

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