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Contact: Thomas Algarin, Director, Communication & Information
talgarin@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
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Release February 26, 2010

Marietta City School Social Workers Celebrate
National School Social Work Week, Feb. 28 - Mar. 6
2010 Theme: Social Workers Inspire Community Action

Marietta, GA - Marietta City Schools (MCS) celebrates National School Social Work Week, February 28 – March 6, and salutes school social workers Kristin Hanfland, Adrienne McGahee- Jackson, Milena Skollar, and Valarie Stinson. This year’s theme highlights the expertise and dedication of professional social workers in helping to improve community life.

“Our school social workers are a vital link between the school and home, and work to promote the academic success of all students,” states Preston Howard, MCS Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Policy.

MCS school social workers form integral community partnerships that help empower students and their families. “These connections strengthen families and help students flourish in their homes, their community, and at school,” said Kristin Hanfland, School Social Worker.

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