2015 SSW of the Year
Michigan Association of School Social Workers
A message from the Kathy Weaver, Chairperson of the Awards Committee
The MASSW State Awards Committee comprised of Kathy Weaver, Awards Chair, Region A; Pat Sager, Past Awards Chair, Region A; Karla Vandenberg, 2013 School Social Worker of the Year, Region B; and Liz Andrzeweski, 2014 School Social Worker of the Year, Region M, were pleased to review eight amazing nominees for the State School Social Worker of the Year. The nominees included:
- Wendy Lyon, Region A
- Tara Johnson, Region B
- Virgina Grit, Region C
- Kim Travis-Ewing, Region D
- Kristine Wing, Region E
- Jessica Buchheister, Region F
- Denise Dixon, Region K
- Elizabeth Gleason, Region M
The decision was difficult. Each Region’s nominee was outstanding. We were very impressed by all of the accomplishments of each candidate and the commitment to children and their families. We would like to commend every nominee.
The MASSW State Awards Committee is pleased to recognize Jessica Buchheister as the 2015 Michigan School Social Worker of the Year.
We look forward to honoring the State School Social Worker of the Year and all Region nominees for their contributions to the field of School Social Work during the MASSW Annual Conference in October.
The MASSW Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Lansing Convention Center. We hope you will attend this special event to celebrate the numerous contributions to the field of School Social Work.