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  • Larkin High School's Counseling & Social Work program's mission is to provide and facilitate a developmental counseling program including academic, career, and social-emotional development for all students. In partnership with educators, parents, guardians, and the community, we advocate for all students to become life-long learners and productive members of society.

    Students are assigned a Social Worker and based on their last name.

    If Students would like to meet with their Social Worker they should visit the Social Work Office (Rm# B149) during their Lunch, or ask for a pass from their Study Hall Teacher.

     

    Parents wishing to schedule a meeting with a Social Worker should contact them directly.

     

     

    Any Documents can be faxed to 847-888-6996

Phone: 847-888-5247

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Katherine Smiley, MSW

 School Social Worker/Trabajadora Social

Serving students with last names/Apellidos que empiezan con: A-F

This is Katie Smiley's 7th year as a social worker at Larkin, and 8th year in School District U46. She grew up in Antioch, IL, and learned from an early age that she wanted to work with high school students. She decided to pursue her undergraduate degree in social work from Carthage College and went on to get a master's degree in school social work from Loyola. Working at Larkin is a dream come true because she gets to meet so many amazing students and families! She truly loves what she does and works, to provide a safe and judgment-free space for all. In her free time, she coaches boys volleyball at Larkin, hikes, crafts, and spends as much time as she can with family and friends. 

 

Phone: 847-888-6730

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Peace, Temika, MSW

School Social Worker/Trabajadora Social

Serving students with last names/Apellidos que empiezan con: G-O

Temika Peace is a 1st year school social worker at Larkin High School.  She was born and raised on the westside of Chicago and realized from an early age she wanted to make a big difference in our society.  After graduating from high school, she decided to attend college at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She also attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, Jane Addams School of Social Work Program and graduated with a Masters degree in school work.  Before coming to Larkin High School, she worked as a site coordinator/case manager with the department of children and family services working with teen, adolescence, and young adults to assist them with having access to appropriate resources so they are successful for over 10 years.  In her free time, Temika loves traveling and spending quality time with her son and other family members.  Temika loves working with young people and being that positive support and role model for them.  Showing them that when you work hard and are dedicated you can achieve anything you put your mind to.

 

 

Phone: 847-888-5222

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Stephanie Willmoth, LCSW

School Social Worker/Trabajadora Social

Serving students with last names/Apellidos que empiezan con: P-Z

This is Stepanie Wilmoth's third year at Larkin. She is a first-generation college graduate and attended Illinois State University for her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and the University of Illinois for her Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in mental health. She spent seven years working with youth and families as a SASS worker, youth therapist, and Clinical Supervisor. She also earned her License in Clinical Social work and obtained her School Social Work certification through Aurora University. Before coming to Larkin she spent several years working at a high school in Chicago. She loves working with students, and her goal is to provide a safe space to empower them to obtain the necessary skills to be successful in school and in life.