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Social Work Services
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Twitter: @GpisdH
Facebook: @SocialWorkHubGPISD
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About Social Work Services
School social workers provide unique services to children, youth and their families to help them attain maximum benefit from their school program.
They are also trained in assisting and identifying students and families qualifying for homeless services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act. More information is available on the Connections Program page.
School Social Work Team
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Arnold Middle School
Social Worker Rosa Tovar: rosa.tovar@gpisd.org
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Adams Middle School
Social Worker Jalie Morris: jalie.smith@gpisd.org
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Dubiski Career High School
Social Worker Maribel Fowler: maribel.fowler@gpisd.org
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Fannin Middle School
Social Worker Brianna Rutiaga-Martinez: brianna.martinezrutiaga@gpisd.org -
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
Social Worker Ms. Brandy Gifford, LMSW: brandy.gifford@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School
Social Worker Cynthia Juarez: cynthia.juarez@gpisd.org
Social Worker Laura Ramirez: laura.ramirez@gpisd.org
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Jackson Middle School
Social Worker Genesis Davila: genesis.davila@gpisd.org
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Johnson DAEP
Social Worker Liz Hummert, LCSW: elizabeth.hummert@gpisd.org
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Reagan Middle School
Social Worker Allison Luebke: allison.luebke@gpisd.org
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South Grand Prairie High School
Social Worker Claudia Swanson: claudia.swanson@gpisd.org
Social Worker Samuel Salas: samuel.salas@gpisd.org
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Truman Middle School
Social Worker Tamala Crawford: tamala.crawford@gpisd.org
School Social Worker
Phone: (972) 343-6323
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Brandy Gifford, LCSW
Brandy Gifford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a rich background shaped by her upbringing in Tennessee and her experiences as an army wife and mother of a child with disabilities. She holds an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Paralegal Studies from Virginia Western Community College, a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) with Presidential Honors from California University of Pennsylvania. Brandy has extensive experience in counseling, behavioral interventions, and case management services. She has been a valued member of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy since 2019 and is committed to equipping students with the tools and support necessary for their growth and success.
Visit the Counseling Services page for Student and Parent Resources.
Visit the College and Career Readiness page.