I wanted to introduce myself as the School Social Worker at Avon Lake City Schools. I am a trained mental health professional with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in Lorain County.
My goal as a school social worker is to ensure that students have the support and resources that they need in order to be successful in school. The role of the school social worker is to strengthen the home, school, and community partnership in order to eliminate barriers to student learning. This flexibility allows me to meet with students and families in a variety of contexts - including in their home.
School social workers collaborate with school administration, school counselors, school psychologists, and outside agencies to address social, emotional, behavioral, or academic concerns that are impeding a student's progress. We can answer questions, address concerns, and provide with information on school or community resources that may help your child be a stronger student.
Please do not hesitate to contact myself or your child's school counselor if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child.
Kristin Acton, MSW, LSW
District School Social Worker
kristin.acton@avonlakecityschools.org
440-933-6290 ext 1500
High School Counselors:
Allen Skierski
Allen.Skierski@avonlakecityschools.org
(Serving all students A-G)
Erin Grieger
Erin.Grieger@avonlakecityschools.org
(Serving all students H-O)
Michael Kaminski- Department Chair
Mike.Kaminski@avonlakecityschools.org
(Serving all students P-Z)
Learwood School Counselors:
Mike Kaiser
Mike.Kaiser@avonlakecityschools.org
(8th grade students)
Linda Schanz
Linda.Schanx@avonlakecityschools.org
(7th grade students)
Troy School Counselors:
Pat Walsh
pat.walsh@avonlakecityschools.org
Hope Hayden
Hope.Hayden@avonlakecityschools.org
Eastview & Westview School Counselor
Amanda Kelber
Amanda.Kelber@avonlakecityschools.org
Erieview & Redwood School Counselor
Ann Speier
Ann.Speier@avonlakecityschools.org
LEAPS Preschool Coordinator
Jennifer Fazio
Jennifer.Fazio@avonlakecityschools.org
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 1-800-888-6161
If you want to learn about non-emergency mental health services that could help you or your chlid, contact the Navigator at 440-240-7025.
