Legislative Chair

Noblesville Schools

INSSWA has been serving school social workers in the state of Indiana since 1997. INSSWA promotes school social work throughout the state by advocating for student services within all schools. The Association reaches out to school social workers by hosting an annual fall conference which offers workshops on current practice issues. Additionally, INSSWA offers regional workshops and spring and summer seminars. INSSWA is an affiliate member of the School Social Work Association of America and a member of the Midwest Council of School Social Workers. INSSWA’s Board of Directors meet four times a year and serve the Association by chairing committees.

Statement of Purpose:

•To promote the effective use of school social work services for students and their parents throughout the State of Indiana.

•To promote the school social work practitioner's individual growth and professional development

•To ensure that the highest standards of professional school social work practice are upheld.

•To promote communication within the profession, with members of the association, other educational disciplines, and private and public organizations interested in the educational welfare of students.

•To promote school social work as a specialized field of practice through public awareness and education.

School Social Work Association of America

SSWAA is the national voice supporting the roles of School Social Workers. A representative from Midwest Council attends SSWAA meetings and networks with other school social workers from around the country.

SSWAA hosts an annual conference at a different location each year.

Find more information about SSWAA at www.sswaa.org

Northwest: AJ McKeague

Northeast: Brooke Murray

Central:Elizabeth Elliot, Michelle Tuttle,, & Kim Winkel

West Central:

East Central: Beth Hoban

South Central: Kelly Miller

Southwest: Natalie Werner
Southeast:Shannon Johnson & Kendra Needham

Board of Directors

IN Department of Education Consultant:

Sally Allen

Communication Chair

Indianapolis Public Schools

Belinda Justus

SSW Of the Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools

Terry Miller

Midwest Rep
Greenfield Central

Jennifer Buetler
President-Elect
Indianapolis Public Schools

Sarah Gould
Secretary
Indianapolis Public Schools

Michele Whaley
President
Nobelsville Schools

Jane Zobel
Past President
Retired IPS Social Worker

Tera Pulley
Treasurer
Indianapolis Public Schools

Indiana School Social Work Association
P.O. Box 36826

Indianapolis, IN 46236 US

Constitution & By-laws/ Reimbursement Form

Regional Board Representatives

SSWAA & Midwest Council

Midwest Council of School Social Workers

The Midwest Council consists of all school social work associations in eleven surrounding states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. These states each have School Social Work Associations and send delegates to Midwest Council meetings twice a year to discuss issues that affect school social workers.

Each year, one of the eleven states hosts the Midwest Conference, which offers an opportunity to hear speakers from around the nation and the chance to network with hundreds of other school social workers.

Find more information about the Midwest Council at http://midwestssw.org