Stephanie Mcelroy: A Career As A School Social Worker

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Hello! My name is Stephanie McElroy! I graduated in May from OSU at the Marion Branch with a Bachelor Degree in Social Work. My interest areas include children and mental health. I had a placement in undergrad at a school in Marysville and I loved it! I hope to someday work in a school system as a School Social Worker.

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