United Community Schools
Katja L. is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in social work and child care. Currently serving as a UCS School Social Worker at United Community Schools, Katja previously worked as a Licensed Master Social Worker at New Alternatives For Children and as a Data/Program Associate at Bailey House, Inc. Early career roles included social work internships at Advocates for Children of New York and Children's Aid, as well as a Child Center Coordinator position at LochNess Play Center. Katja's educational background includes a Master's degree in Social Work from NYU Silver School of Social Work and dual Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Rhode Island. In addition to professional roles, Katja has been actively involved in community service and volunteer work, including contributions to Kappa Delta Sorority and Prevent Child Abuse America.
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United Community Schools
United Community Schools aims to improve student achievement by meeting the health, safety and social service needs of students, parents and communities. It does this by facilitating partnerships between schools and non-profits, local businesses and non-governmental organizations, as well as with government agencies. These organizations, in turn, provide vital services to public schools, making each building a hub in the community. We create collaborative school communities that give voice to educators, parents and community members together with the school administration exemplify our community learning schools. In our model, the Community School Director (CSD) serves as the key point person responsible for integrating the programs and services and managing the partnerships within each community learning school.