André Turner Climate Coachandre.turner@ssw.umaryland.edu André Turner, Senior Program Trainer, collaborates with school leaders to facilitate transformation in school environments, thereby enhancing the overall climate. Drawing inspiration from his ancestors, he takes pride in forwarding the mission of Black liberation. His love for his family and children, with his fondness of Afrofuturism in the visual arts,…
Cassandra James MSW Assistant Director, College & Career Readinesscassandra.james@ssw.umaryland.edu Cassandra James is the author of the children’s book, Believe and the Assistant Director of College and Career Readiness, at the Positive Schools Center. Her dedication to youth development, youth empowerment, and youth centered success has always chartered her career. Cassandra enjoys conversations with family and…
Nikomar Mosley Associate Directornikomar.mosley@ssw.umaryland.edu Mr. Nikomar Mosley joined the University of MD, School of Social Work team on August 1, 2022, as the Associate Director of PSC & PH School-based Programs. He served Baltimore City Public Schools for 22 years and has held various positions as an educator, including teacher, assistant principal, and principal at…
Lane Victorson LMSW Clinical Instructorlvictorson@ssw.umaryland.edu Lane Victorson is a community organizer starting in the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros Islands as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1992-1994. For nearly 20 years at the SSW Lane teaches community practice classes, is a field instructor and field liaison. Lane loves speaking Spanish and eating a cheap…
Maura Tennor MSW Graduate Research Assistantmaura.tennor@ssw.umaryland.edu Maura Tennor is a PhD student at the School of Social Work and a Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Shaia. Maura likes to write and do research. Her areas of interest lie at the intersection of mindfulness, maternal health, and social justice. In her spare time, she is a…
Kyle Long LMSW Social Workerkyle.long@ssw.umaryland.edu Kyle Long is a clinical social worker at Family Connections. They love to cook, travel and eat with their partner and play basketball with friends at the Y. They are a novice drummer and, in another life, they would be an urban planner with a focus on public transit. They…
Stacey Wilson LCSW-C Faculty Clinical Instructor, SHARP Trainersstroh@ssw.umaryland.edu Stacey Wilson is passionate about her role as SHARP trainer and social worker at Family Connections Baltimore. She enjoys supporting Baltimore families and professionals with moving beyond accessing resources and services to utilizing strengths, connections, and power! Her little human, singing, roller-skating, hula-hooping, a vegan diet, and…
LaShonda Godwin MSW, LCSW-C Directorlgodwin@ssw.umaryland.edu Is the glass half-empty, or is it half-full? That’s me, LaShonda, and I naturally like to see the brighter side of things. Having an optimistic and hopeful approach towards life continues to light my passion as a social worker. I love music, especially 90’s R&B and Hip Hop. Connecting with…
Erika Ford MSW, LCSW-C Deputy Director Erika is a faculty field instructor and Deputy Director at Family Connections Baltimore. Her inspiration comes from her family as she seeks to honor the legacy of those who came before while guiding her “littles” as they discover who they are. Erika loves food and believes in the power…
Christopher S. Beegle MSW, LCSW-C Director of Clinical Services cbeegle@ssw.umaryland.edu Christopher Beegle is the Director of Clinical Services for The Center for Restorative Change. He is committed to reimagining human service systems and social work practices to being anti-racist and anti-oppressive. Family and community means everything to him, experiencing life with his awesome children and…