Morgan Tennant
It is National School Social Work Week, and Ohio County Schools is thanking its social workers in the Community In Schools program!
Thank you to Morgan Tennant who is the CIS Liaison at Warwood School and Woodsdale Elementary School. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from West Liberty University in 2017 and her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a focus in clinical practice from Fordham University in 2020.
Her goal in CIS is to assist Ohio County Schools students in creating their own goals and helping them to be the best versions of themselves by achieving success in both their school and home roles. She believes it is imperative that children’s needs are met across the board, which can include connecting students and families with access to mental health services and resources, basic needs, academics and improved relationships.
“Having social workers in schools is so beneficial because we can be a point of contact to connect youth in schools and their families to these community services,” Tennant said. “I am honored to be able to support that need.”
National School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success. The mission of CIS is to provide students with a community of support that empowers them to stay in school and achieve in life. It links educators with the community to bring local talents and resources into the schools and create a network that keeps students in school and engaged in learning. CIS offers specific services to students and their families to build a foundation for academic success. These services help schools connect struggling children with secure housing, medical care, food assistance, tutoring and other critical supports.
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