School Social Workers are the link between home, school, and community. As members of the educational team, School Social Workers promote and support students’ academic and social success by providing specialized services.
Social Work Support Contacts
Angela Lauderbaugh, LSW
School Social Worker/Homeless Liaison
(218) 333-3215 ext. 55151 or (218) 368-1059
angela_lauderbaugh@bemidji.k12.mn.us
Paula Lind, LGSW
Bemidji High School Social Worker
(218) 444-1600 (ext. 63310)
paula_lind@bemidji.k12.mn.us
Amy Merschman, LSW
Elementary School Social Worker
(218) 333-3115 (ext. 37208)
amy_merschman@bemidji.k12.mn.us
Pauline Winge, LSW, M.S.Ed.
Middle School Social Worker
(218) 333-3215 (ext. 58181)
pauline_winge@bemidji.k12.mn.us
What is an In-School Therapist?
Professional services are delivered by licensed therapists who are employed by Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center, North Homes, Inc. and Stellher Human Services. These services have been instrumental in providing therapy and support to children and adolescents. These services have been available at most schools in the District.
In-School Therapist Support Contacts
Jami Bobby, MS, LAMFT
Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center
Horace May and Lincoln Therapist
jami_bobby@ummhcmn.org
Dane Fufaro, MA, LPCC
Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center
Northern, Lincoln and Solway Therapist
dane_fufaro@ummhcmn.org
Anna Chock, M.ed., LPC, NCC
Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center
J.W. Smith and Central Therapist
anna_chock@ummhcmn.org
Jessica Kay, MS, NCC, CCMHC
Stellher Human Services
Lincoln Elementary Therapist
jessica_kay@bemidji.k12.mn.us
Jonathan Freidt, MA, LAMFT
North Homes, Inc.
Middle School Therapist
jonathan.friedt@northhomes.org
(218) 333-3215 ext. 57011
Shawn Whiting, MA, LPCC
Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center
Central Elementary and High School Therapist
shawn_whiting@ummhcmn.org
Susan Kramer
North Homes, Inc.
High School Therapist
susan.kramer@northhomes.org
(218) 444-1600 ext. 63313
Hannah Wilson
North Homes, Inc.
High School Therapist
hannah.wilson@northhomes.org