Staff

Jesse Suter, PhD

Co-Principal Investigator and Evaluator

Center on Disability & Community Inclusion
University of Vermont

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Jessica Strolin-Goltzman, PhD

Co-Principal Investigator and Project Director

Department of Social Work
University of Vermont

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Joan Rock

Co-Implementation Coordinator & Resource Coordinator

Vermont Department for Children & Families

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Kristen Hayden-West

Co-Implementation Coordinator

University of Vermont

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Mary Kate Schroeter

Research Assistant

University of Vermont

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Child Welfare Workers

As the legal guardians of children in Vermont state custody, DCF staff fill a primary role in maximizing the educational success of students in care. Click here to read more about the role of Child Welfare Workers.

Educators

Educators provide students in out-of-home care with a stable and appropriate school experience thereby helping them develop the cognitive, social, and vocational skills they need to thrive. Click here to read more about the role of Educators.

Foster Parents

As the people who nurture and care for children in state custody on a daily basis, Resource Parents are on the front line of a student’s educational well-being. Click here to read more about the role of Foster Parents.

Legal Community

Click here to read more about the role of the Legal Community.

Youth and Families

Click here to read more about the role of Youth and Families.