William Bernhardt-Purdy

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.