Ava Blalark, LCSW, MSW

Glenbard East High School Social Work Interventionist. Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Mother, therapist, author.

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@DeptOfGovtEffic @CountDownDave2 @KyleKulinski we had nothing to do with the 2014 coup

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The difference between happiness and joy…’having what you want’ vs. ‘wanting what you have’- Julia Cook #iasswconference23. I felt that thang! @IassWofficial

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Mental health affects ALL of us. Help us get the word out and start the conversation today! Visit: https://t.co/4bzGRH81Ja #MoreThanEnough @NAMICommunicate

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Thank you to all who joined me at VALUED presentation yesterday! @IassWofficial #rewrtingthenarrative #iasswconference2022 #iassw

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I want to foster peace in my life daily. @IassWofficial #keynotespeaker

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@janet_sikma @TeachMrReed I don’t know…I’ve known 2 “cool” teachers that were on their way to retirement when I came across them. It was just in them and everyone loved them. 1 was my high school history teacher and the other was an 8th grade teacher my first year as a social worker.

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People don’t have to be nice to you. I’m always grateful and humble 🙏🏾

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I was thinking if Latto brought out Mariah Carey how crazy that would be....and she did! #BETawards2022

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@GEHS_Athletics I gotta step my game up!

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This year I have my first class of graduating seniors since becoming a high school social worker. We came in together as “freshman”. To watch them grow has been a privilege and an honor. All the hugs and cards today has me like …. 😭😭😭😭 #classof2022 #schoolsocialworkersrock

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@JeffFeucht @CHSD117 @Sequoits @LakesEagles @AntiochCCSD34 @LakeVilla41 Congratulations Dr. Feucht!

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@HeldSchlPsych Thanks Susie ☺️

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Earlier this week I had the honor of presenting and sharing with students at the InfinityMath and Science High School in Chicago. This is the first time I presented to students who have already read the book. 😊 I was humbled by their kind words about how ‘Valued’ inspired them.

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March is Social Work Month 2022! Thank A Social Worker! 💕 https://t.co/4cfhwkkNQL

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Getting ready to present to our students at the Amplify: Student Health and Mental Health Conference! So excited! #valued #inherentlyvalued

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https://t.co/94qF630Sqq #SELday

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Are you looking for ideas for #SELDay artifacts & lesson plans? On March 3rd from 4:00pm-5:00pm, the SEL4NJ planning team will be hosting an SEL Day brainstorming session! We look forward to meeting you and hearing your ideas!

Please register here: https://t.co/Yr1nHESykc