I live in Fergus Falls with my family. I have two dogs, Frankie & Boomer. I am originally

from West Fargo, ND. When I’m not at school you’ll find me working out at the YMCA,

reading a book, cheering on the NDSU football team, or on a quest to find the perfect

donut (no one beats Sandy’s).

I have an undergraduate degree in Sociology from NDSU and a Master of Social Work

degree from UND. Make no mistake, I bleed BISON green!

I have worked in the mental health field in many capacities: inpatient psychiatric care,

adolescent residential treatment, Special Education setting IV programs, and public

schools.

Contact Information:

Phone: 218-826-6101 ext. 459

Email: abranca@underwood.k12.mn.us

What does the School Social Worker do?

• Identify and address issues that affect learning and academic performance

• Learn and practice coping skills

• Connect students/families/staff to community resources

• Crisis intervention

• Work closely with teachers, admin, nurse, SRO, and counselor to meet students needs

• Support teachers

• Collaborate with outside agencies

Possible student outcomes after School Social Work intervention:

• Increase academic success.

• Improve interpersonal relationships.

• Cope with difficult and crisis situations.

• Develop self-esteem and self-discipline.

• Learn problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.

• Remove barriers to academic success.