I've practiced school-based social work for 5 years and worked in the realm of mental health since 2011. I'm currently serving as the district-wide inaugural clinical social worker for LTISD. I'm passionate about mental health in schools, trauma-sensitive classrooms, attachment, learning about the brain, Trust-based Relational Intervention, mindfulness, self-compassion, and the power of meaningful relationships with our students. Talk to me about the kid you're struggling to connect with in your classroom. When I'm not thinking about community mental health, I'm probably making plans to see live music, having a backyard BBQ with friends, or listening to records at my house.