Communities In Schools Pennsylvania
Nicol Myers is an experienced Site Coordinator at Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania since September 2014, specializing in coordinating special events for students, providing case management, assisting with academic enrichment, maintaining positive community partnerships, and resolving conflicts. Previously, Nicol served as a Youth Worker at Children's Home of York from October 2004 to October 2009, where responsibilities included assisting residents with daily living skills, documenting significant information, co-facilitating group meetings, and conducting intake interviews for incoming residents. Nicol holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and an Associate of Arts in Sociology from HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College.
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Communities In Schools Pennsylvania
Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization bringing coordinated, integrated student services into public schools to meet the needs of at-risk students. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. To help our students achieve their greatest successes, we determine students’ needs and establish relationships with local businesses, social service agencies, health care providers, and parent and volunteer organizations to provide needed resources. Community resources provide the substance to our “Five Basics” model that has allowed our students to flourish over the last 35 years. Communities In Schools | Pennsylvania (CISPA) is comprised of four affiliates, serving more than 90 schools sites, and a state office in Harrisburg. In 2012, CISPA served over 24,800 students, and 71% of improved attendance, 81% improved attitude, 83% improved behavior, and 73% improved academic performance! Since 2011/2012, CISPA has facilitated programs for Pennsylvania Schools and Community Coalitions addressing the need for drug and alcohol prevention throughout our communities.