USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
William Bernhardt-Purdy is a dedicated social worker with extensive experience in various roles within the mental health and social services fields. Currently serving as a School Social Worker for USD 457 Garden City Public Schools since August 2024, William specializes in home-school-community liaison work, assessments, and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders. Prior roles include Therapist at TFI, Inc., and Social Services Director at Southwest Medical Center, where William provided medical social work services. Additional experience includes positions with Strategic Resources, Inc. as a Military Family Life Counselor, and with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation as Assistant Social Services Administrator. William has also contributed to academia as an Assistant Professor at Emporia State University and an Adjunct Professor at Fort Hays State University. Educational qualifications include a DSW from Capella University and MSW from The University of Kansas, among others.
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USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
Garden City Unified School District #457 has the ninth largest enrollment in the state of Kansas, serving over 7,700 students in 18 attendance centers. We serve students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our district is the second largest geographically in the state of Kansas, encompassing a total of 928 square miles. Our students and families are very diverse, with twenty-six different languages spoken in our district. Garden City Public Schools has strong support from our community in carrying out our district’s mission of “Quality Learning – Responsible Citizens.” We strive for a culture that empowers students, staff, and families. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our district and available career opportunities!