Penny S. Lantz, LMSW/ACSW/SSW/ICA
Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473
810-***-**** home/810-***-**** cell
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
January, 2015 Lansing Community College
to Lansing, Michigan
May, 2015
September, 1988 The University of Michigan
to Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1285
December, 1989 Masters in Social Work
September, 1983 University of Michigan-Flint
to Flint, Michigan 48502-2186
June, 1987 Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Sociology
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINER
February, 2012 START Trainer
Grand Valley State University, Autism Education Center
May, 2010 Interdisciplinary Certification in Autism
Oakland University
Michigan Department of Education
October, 2008 School of Social Worker, Full Approval
State of Michigan, Department of Education
May, 1999 Trauma & Loss School Specialist/Trauma & Loss School Consultant
The Institute for Trauma & Loss in Children
June, 1994 ACSW, Academy of Certified Social Workers
National Association Social Workers
May, 1992 LMSW, Licensed Masters of Social Worker
Lansing, Michigan
AWARDS
November, 2005 Award: Outstanding Mental Health Service Award
From: Child Advocacy Center & Congressman Dale Kildee
WORK EXPERIENCE
February, 2018 Genesee Intermediate School District
to 2413 West Maple Avenue
Current Flint, Michigan 48507-3493
Supervisor: Shannon Weist
Email: ******@**********.*** Phone: 810-***-**** or 810-***-**** Title: School Social Worker, Early On
Function: Support Early On team members (case coordinators, service providers, ancillary staff, fellow SSW’s). Complete ASD evaluations throughout Genesee County and make recommendations regarding eligibility as well as programming. Deliver Small Group lessons in Head Start classrooms as well supported teachers within the same setting. Conduct Professional Development for GISD staff regarding Trauma, ICES, Self Care, MTSS and PPSC. I am currently enhancing my knowledge/training through START, in relation to Early On, with the goal of training other GISD employees within Early On, Head Start and Early Head Start.
August, 2017 Kearsley Community Schools
to 4396 Underhill Drive
February. 2018 Flint, Michigan 48506
Phone: 810-***-****
Supervisor: Jim Huiskens Email: *********@***************.***
Phone: 810-***-****
Title: At Risk School Social Worker Function: Support general education students as well as special
education students who are struggling and/or out of control. Collect data,
complete functional assessment as well as a behavioral support plan.
Provide classroom, small group and individual support to at risk students.
Support students, teachers and professional staff who also work with
students who are struggling.
October, 2016 Bentley Community Schools
to 1150 North Belsay Road
June, 2017 Burton, Michigan 48509
Phone: 810-***-****
Supervisor: Ray Locke Email: ******@**************.***
Phone: 989-***-****, cell
Title: School Social Worker
Function: Support general education students as well as students who have a current IEP, evaluate students to see if they are in need of School Social Work support and/or Special Education Services, provide services through classroom intervention, group intervention and push-in services. Coordinator for
McKinney-Vento and Foster Care students. District Representative for Bentley
Community School students who are in an out of district placement.
August, 2014 Okemos Public Schools
to 4406 Okemos Road
October, 2016 Okemos, Michigan 48864
Phone: 517-***-****
Supervisor: Heather Pricco
Email: *******.******@*********.***
Title: School Social Worker
Function: Support general education students as well as students who have a current IEP, evaluate students to see if they are in need of School Social Work support and/or Special Education Services, provide services through classroom intervention, group intervention and push-in services.
August, 2012 Eaton Intermediate School District
to 1790 Packard Hwy
August, 2014 Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Phone: 517-***-****
Supervisor: Elaine Smiley
Email: *******@********.***
Title: Behavior Specialist/Behavior Consultant
Function: Support IEP teams who are working with the most high risk
students. Team leader who focused on data collection, Functional Assessments and putting a Positive Behavior Support plan into place. I
also worked closely with the Special Education Teachers/Teams to support the implementation of plans which promote success with our special education students. I also worked closely with all facets of
paraprofessional involvement and I was a member of the MTSS Team.
August, 2007 Livingston Educational Service Agency
to 1425 West Grand River Avenue
August, 2012 Howell, Michigan 48843
Phone: 517-***-****
Supervisor from 2007-2012t: Carol Pearsall, Special Education Director
Email: *************@*************.***
Phone: 810-***-****
Supervisor from 2010-2012: Doug Haseley, Special Education Director
Email: ***********@*************.***
Phone: 517-***-****
Supervisor from 2009-2010: Marci Moloney, Special Education Director
Email: ************@*************.***
Phone: 810-***-****
Title: School Social Worker
Function: Support students who have current IEP, evaluate students to see if they are in need of School Social Work support and/or Special Education Services, provide services (Early Childhood/K-12) through classroom intervention, group intervention and push-in services, provide services to the Self Contained Emotionally Impaired Program in the Junior High and Elementary School.
June, 2011 Oakland University
to School of Education and Human Services
August, 2011 Department of Professional Development and Education Outreach
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4494
Phone: 248-***-****
Supervisor: Carol Swift, PhD
Email: *****@*******.***
Phone: 248-***-**** or 248-***-****
Title: Associate Professor
Function: Instructor for The Education of Special Education Students with a History of Abuse/Trauma, 50% face to face and 50% on line.
September, 2006 Flint Community Schools
to Freeman Elementary
August, 2007 4001 Ogema Avenue
Flint, Michigan 48507
Phone: 810-***-****
Supervisor: June Alexander
Title: Behavior Specialist
Function: Assist with high-risk students who are struggling in the school setting academically, emotionally and behaviorally. Support and consult with the principal as well as the teachers with interventions for students. Overall goal is to increase academic performance and reduce violence within the school.
August, 1993 Mott Children's Health Center
to 806 Tuuri Place
March, 2006 Flint, Michigan 48503
Phone: 810-***-****
Supervisor: Tom Rutledge, PhD/Julia Sullivan, LMSW
Title: Outpatient Psychotherapist
Function: I worked as an Outpatient Psychotherapist for children, adolescents and families. I specialized in trauma and loss, individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy. I worked with abused and neglected children, children at high-risk, and children of poverty. During my employment, I also worked for a local school system. I served children who were struggling for varies reasons in school and needed extra support. I also assisted in running a prevention program within the school setting.
October, 2004 Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
to 515 East Street
March, 2006 Flint, Michigan 48503
(This position was part of my weekly Phone: 810-***-****
responsibility with Mott Children’s Supervisor: Deborah S. Pascoe, Executive Director
Health Center) Title: Medical Co Chair on Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
Function: Staff from the CAC as well as other professionals within the county (law enforcement, Protective Service workers, medical professionals, etc.) consulted with myself regarding trauma to children and families. I also was a part of the MDT during the forensic interviews; I coordinated care for victims of gross physical abuse and sexual abuse.
January, 1990 Genesee County Community Mental Health
to Child and Adolescent Services
August, 1993 1102 Mackin Road
Flint, Michigan 48503
Phone: 810-***-****
Supervisor: Geoff Kennedy, ACSW
Title: Outpatient Psychotherapist
Function: Psychotherapist for children, adolescents and families.
January, 1989 Shiawassee Community Mental Health
to 726 King Street
December, 1989 Owosso, Michigan 48867
(Internship) Phone: 1-800-***-****
Supervisor: Kelly Allen, LMSW/ACSW/BCD/SSW
Title: Outpatient Psychotherapist
Function: Outpatient therapist for children, adolescents and families.
April, 1987 R.E.A.C.H. Program
to 919 Beach Street
December, 1988 Flint, Michigan 48502
Phone: 810-***-****
Supervisor: Bob Edgar, LMSW-Director
Title: Youth Care Worker
Function: I supervised residents in the residency. I also assessed families who were in crisis and wanted to become involved in the
R.E.A.C.H program. I was also involved in providing group interventions for the residents.
SUPERVISION EXPERINCE
December, 1993 to August, 1995 Mott Children’s Health Center
and I-supervised MSW employees in relation to their ongoing caseload.
January, 1999 to November, 2000 Supervision included looking at a number of different techniques,
theories and models often used in outpatient psychotherapy. We also
addressed issues related to transference and countertransference.
December, 1993 Mott Children’s Health Center
to I supervised a psychologist (doctoral intern) and a Limited Licensed
June, 1994 Psychologist employed at Mott Children’s Health Center. Supervision
centered on Play Therapy as well as its theory, technique and the practice of the model.
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE
January, 1987 Genesee County Probate Court
to 919 Beach Street
June, 1987 Flint, Michigan 49502
Phone: 810-***-****
Supervisor: Diane Snyder
Title: Voluntary Probation Officer
Function: Met with delinquent adolescents who were on probation.
PRESENTATIONS
October, 2012 thru May, 2014 Eaton Educational Service Agency/Grand Ledge Public Schools
Numerous Presentations Presentations: Autism Spectrum Disorder
March, 2010 Whaley Children’s Home, Flint Michigan
Presentation: Autism/Trauma
July, 2001 Child Abuse and Neglect Consortium
Presentation: Rebuilding Relationships
October, 2000 The Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
Presentation: Individual/Group Intervention with
Traumatized Children & Experience with School Shooting
September, 2000 Greene County School District, Indiana
Presentation: Trauma and Loss/Trauma Response Teams in
Schools & Experience with School Shooting
August, 2000 Mott Children’s Health Center
Presentation: Trauma and Loss
July, 2000 The Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
Presentation: Individual/Group Intervention with
Traumatized Children & Experience with School Shooting
March, 2000 The Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
Presentation: Individual/Group Intervention with Traumatized Children
July, 1999 Mott Children’s Health Center
Presentation: Trauma Specific Intervention
July, 1996 Genesee Intermediate School District
Presentation: Signs & Symptoms of Child Abuse, Reporting to Protective
Services
September, 1993 National Conference, In Home Family Treatment
Presentation: Object Relations Family Therapy
with a Therapist Killing, Incestuous Family
CEU’s from Conferences/Trainings
Adoption/Attachment 32.5 hours
Autism 116.5 hours
Child Abuse and Neglect 45.5 hours
Crisis Intervention 32.0 hours
Death/Grief/Loss 39.0 hours
DIBELS 6.0 hours
Education/School Social Work 106.5 hours
Ethics 2.5 hours
IC 14.0 hours
Infant Mental Heath 20.0 hours
MiBlissy 30.0 hours
Other 33.5 hours
Play Therapy 45.5 hours
Psychotherapy: Children/Adolescents/Couples/Family 149.5 hours
Short Term Therapy 39.0 hours
START Training 56.0 hours
START, Train the Trainer 21.0 hours
Stress Management 26.5 hours
Suicide 26.0 hours
Trauma and Loss 187.0 hours
Violence 19.5 hours
A detailed list of the above trainings/conferences is available upon request.
REFERENCES
Ray Locke, Special Education Director-Bentley Community Schools, 989-***-**** (cell)
Norma Schutzki, PhD, Special Education Director-Grand Ledge, 517-***-**** (cell)
Maureen Ziegler, Autism Education & Intervention Specialist-Grand Valley State University, 616-***-**** (work) or
616-***-**** (cell)