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Monongalia County Schools spotlights first nationally certified school social worker in West Virginia
Summary
Monongalia County Schools’ outreach facilitator April Manila is the district’s and West Virginia’s first nationally certified school social worker; in a podcast interview she discussed her role supporting students, families, and school staff and the benefits certification brings to practice.
Monongalia County Schools highlighted April Manila, an outreach facilitator who this week became the first nationally certified school social worker in West Virginia, in a podcast episode celebrating School Social Worker Week. In the interview, Manila described school social work as a bridge between school, home and community, focused on supporting students’ academic success, social-emotional development and mental health.
Manila said much of her week is spent partnering with families,…
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