EUP Consortium of Care Social Worker/Counselor

As a School Social Worker, Tara provides assessment and evaluation for special education eligibility, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling.  Tara helps students develop age appropriate social skills along with other coping and problem-solving skills.  As a School Social Worker, Tara also provides consultation and collaboration with teachers and other staff, community agencies and organizations. She also participates in program development and coordination of school and community services.

Tara graduated from Michigan State University where she earned a Master's degree in Social Work.  Prior to working at the EUPISD Tara was employed at Anishnaabek Community and Family Services for 15 years working with at risk youth and families in various roles including Child Placement Services Supervisor, Caseworker, and Parent Educator.