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Neuqua Valley Social Workers 
We believe in fostering a climate that encourages learning and personal growth
To help students become socially and emotionally available for learning
To empower students to become positive problem solvers and self-advocates
To enrich students’ lives through positive peer relationships, self discovery and mutual respect for individuality
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Sarah Guzauskas
Freshman Class House
sarah_guzauskas@ipsd.org
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Jamie Little-Tanksley
Sophomore Class House
jamie_littletanksley@ipsd.org
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Casey Woodham
Junior Class House 
   casey_woodham@ipsd.org
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Beth Packer
Senior Class House
beth_packer@ipsd.org
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Students: What to expect from us
  • A confidential place to express your needs, feelings, and thoughts.
  • Confidentiality will NOT be maintained if you are a danger to yourself or others or if others are hurting you.
  • Respect for your need to be in class
  • Referrals to community mental health providers as needed
Parents:  What to expect from us
  • A confidential place to express your concerns, needs, feelings and thoughts.
  • We encourage students to include parents/guardians on their emotional health journey.   However, they have the legal right to see a social worker up to 8 times for 90 minutes each without parental/guardian consent.  405 ILCS 5/3-5A-105
  • Sessions with students are confidential unless they are a danger to themselves or others or if others are hurting them. 
  • Return communication from us within 24 hours of receipt of your email or voice mail.
  • Remember, we are all on the same team and are here to support you and your student!
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2022-2023 meeting dates released soon
Mental Health Coordinator
Learn more about our Mental Health Coordinator and
​resources available to students and families.

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Virtual Calming Room
Need a break from the stress? 
Check out these resources! 

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  • ACADEMICS
    • COURSE ENROLLMENT
    • COURSE PLANNING
    • TESTING
  • COLLEGE & CAREER
    • CAREER PLANNING
    • COLLEGE ATHLETICS
    • COLLEGE VISITS
    • MILITARY RESOURCES
    • SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID
    • SCHOOLINKS
  • SENIORS
  • SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL
  • EVENING EVENTS