Our House e-newsletter January & February 2013 | Page 13

education Master’s Degree in Social Work (May ‘13)
Our House staff since August 21, 2012

I assist with the provision of
individualized case work,
including performing
assessments & referral of
services into the community.
I am case manager for the
Transitions program which
provides support to women who
have a criminal record. I also
create & facilitate a weekly
stress management group.

I was 8 years old when I first
worked. I helped my uncle wash
windows. In exchange, I would
get all the soda I could drink,
pizza from Pizza Hut, & occasionally a five dollar bill. I loved it.

My heroes are those who educate
themselves well & stand up for
their beliefs, especially when
these beliefs are met with
opposition. One of my favorite
quotes is from Audre Lorde who
says, “What are the words you
do not yet have? What do you
need to say? … Your silence will
not protect you.”

My biggest wish is that my
children grow up to be happy,
confident members of their
community.

In 10 years I hope to be confident in the decisions I have
made & still dreaming up new
experiences to have.