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WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
THE NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAPH
SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2021
SOCIAL SERVICES 2021 Women of Achievement Finalists
Sara Gentry
School social work is a specialized field of practice devoted to school- age children and families in an educational host environment. School social workers wear many hats including truancy officer, case manager, student and parent advocate, student mediator, counselor and distributor of resources. Typically, they are the only social worker on campus, and so they serve a unique role within their schools as well as conducting in- home visits. In that role, Sara Gentry of Brady brought “Good Behavior Games” to local and surrounding schools, and instructed teachers in the program. Nominator Arlee Gentry said Sara is constantly developing presentations for school boards and the administration “so that everyone on every front will understand the positive aspects of the school social worker program.” Sara also volunteers on many levels to better the community. Concerns addressed by school social workers include advocacy, atten- dance, bullying, need for community resources, coordinating homebound education, homelessness, home visits, suicidality, special populations, stu- dents with disabilities, and any other issues that may impede or inhibit students’ academic success. “Sara is an amazing school social worker. She is constantly coming up with innovative new ways to interact with children,” Arlee Gentry said, as well as “demonstrating how healthy relationships can enhance the lives of young people. Positive reinforcement is very important in young lives and the ability to get that across is not an easy task, because every child is different. Sara shows incredible patience and understanding to- wards everyone.” ” “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” —M arie C urie , sCientist “
We are so very proud of you for being nominated a 2021Women of Achievement. You make a difference.
Congratulations Stephanie Phye from your staff and daycare kids!
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