Monica Roscoe, Ed.S, MA
Outstanding AFI - Questions
What degree(s) do you have, and where did you earn it (them)?
Education Specialist Degree, Counselor Education, 91次元
MA, School Counseling, 91次元
BA, Psychology with a minor in Wilderness Studies, 91次元
What is your current role at your organization?
I am a school counselor at Paxson Elementary, Missoula County Public Schools./p>
How did you come to work at your organization?
My mom was an advocate for child welfare and social justice and my dad was a community college teacher. These early experiences helped form me. I wanted to be a child psychologist as a child. After graduating with my bachelor's degree in psychology, I met Rita Sommers-Flanagan. I chose to apply to the Counselor Education program, where she was a professor. I started with my school counseling degree and have been a school counselor for twenty years.
What do you appreciate most about supervising practicum students?
I appreciate getting to know the practicum students and helping them work toward their goals. I have been so impressed with their love of learning and enjoy collaborating with them. I have had the pleasure of working with Ellie McCarty and Kyle Dyrud.
What does being a social worker mean to you?
Social workers work for individual and social positive change within the context of their families and communities. Social workers work to end injustice and empower individuals.
How does your role as a social worker relate to your role as a supervisor?
I am a school counselor, but I come from a family of social workers. These roles are slightly different, but we are all working together to help others. In my supervision, I hope to empower practicum students in a collaborative way.
What is the most important thing you hope your practicum students take with them into their careers?
I hope that practicum students embrace the core values of social work, and keep pursuing consultation with others to hone their craft. The core values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence are concepts that can't be achieved in isolation. I hope that practicum students continue to grow their professional community to live these values.
What is your favorite quote that exemplifies social work?
Margaret Mead's quote comes to mind, now more than ever. She wrote, "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has."
Any final words of wisdom?
First off, thank you for joining the profession. We need you. My wisdom is for social workers to practice self-care and self-love. I try to practice both, and have needed regular healthy activities like exercise and good friends to keep up the work.