2017-18 Field Education Margo Awards
The 2017-2018 Field Education Margo Awards are in!
The Margo Award is named for Margaret Schutz Gordon, Professor Emeritus who served with distinction as Professor and Director of Field Education at KU School of Social Welfare from 1970 to 1983. The student winners will be announced and presented with their awards at the Bachelor of Social Work Recognition Ceremony and the Master of Social Work Hooding Ceremony and Ph.D. Recognition, both on May 11, 2018 at the Lied Center. The Field Instructor awards are presented at the respective agencies of the winners. Thank you sincerely to all of you who took the time to nominate your student, field instructor or preceptor. You all have done some amazing work in practicum this year!
Exceptional Performance in BSW Practicum
Ashleigh Greenman, Safehome, Inc.
Ashleigh Greenman has gone above and beyond the expectation and roles for our Outreach practicum students. She has taken initiative time and time again to stretch herself not only personally, but professionally as well. Ashleigh has connected with clients on a level equivalent to someone who has been in practice for years. She initiates contact with clients, efficiently works through their needs and goals, and equips clients to continue growing and sustaining without the need for long term case management.
- Nominated by Michelle Staab
Exceptional Performance in MSW Foundation Practicum
Amanda Pilcher, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office–Corrections Division
Her dedication and hard work has been an asset to the agency. Amanda has enthusiastically embraced her practicum and serves this population of people with the utmost respect, compassion and integrity. She is constantly seeking opportunities to learn and assist the team. She goes above and beyond what is asked of regularly and is often found completing tasks that aren't assigned to her to fill her time productively.
- Nominated by Andrea Clark
Exceptional Performance in MSW Clinical Practicum – We have a Tie!
Rebecca Clark, Genesis Family Health (Hays, KS)
She is an assertive and passionate student who has used her strength to not only ensure she has had the best possible practicum experience but also to advocate for the many clients she has interacted with while on site at Genesis Family Health.Becky easily connects with any population ensuring each feels comfortable during the session and upon leaving the encounter.
- Nominated by Robin Unruh
Elizabeth Ekis, Children’s Mercy Hospital-Social Work and Community Services
She demonstrated capabilities well beyond the level of a master's level student. I believe Elizabeth's contribution to the pursuit of social justice, enhancements to QOL, and development of self-efficacy will create a positive impact to the field of social work. Elizabeth has the ability to provide rays of sunshine and warmth to those she encounters in her work.
- Nominated by Amanda Stasi
Exceptional Performance in Macro Practicum
Lucinda McIntyre, Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Lucy has repeatedly demonstrated her dedication, reliability, and passion for justice for all people in her practicum with Kansas Appleseed. These qualities, along with her intellectual ability and her skillful interaction with people from all backgrounds deserve to be recognized with the MARGO award for outstanding student achievement in field education.
- Nominated by Lori Johns
Excellence in Field Instruction
Dominic Bastinelli, VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (Leavenworth)
Dominic has always demonstrated the utmost professionalism and served as a role model for ethical, competent, and compassionate social work. He has always treated me as a professional and truly made me feel as though he valued me as a person and as a colleague. His task-centered approach to learning has provided me with a multitude of quality opportunities to enhance my knowledge and social work practice skills.
- Nominated by Shana Moriarty
Excellence in Field Instruction- Preceptor
Gina Smith, Kelly Center
Gina is warm, personable, humorous, and uplifting. She has been available to me during our scheduled weekly supervision times (which she did not miss or reschedule even a single time) and anytime throughout the week that I have needed to consult with her. Gina strikes the perfect balance between offering support and direction, yet also opportunities to make mistakes and find my own personal way as a social worker.
- Nominated by Jessica Albin
Congratulations to our winners and all of this year’s nominees!
BSW STUDENT NOMINEES
Imari Berry, Olathe Good Samaritan Society
Ashleigh Greenman, Safehome, Inc.
Gabrielle Whitmore, DCF Adult Protective Services-Kansas City
MSW FOUNDATION STUDENT NOMINEES
Callie Henning, KVC Residential/Hospital-Children
Katherine Romero, Douglas County Housing Authority
Amanda Pilcher, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office-Corrections Division
Jacob Schooler, Safehome, Inc.
MSW CLINICAL STUDENT NOMINEES
Jared Auten, Bert Nash-Adult Services
Rebecca Clark, Genesis Family Health (Hays, Ks)
Elizabeth Ekis, Children’s Mercy Hospital-Social Work & Community Services
Justin Gudenkauf, Wyandot Center-Justice Involved Support Team
Kelsi Hillbrant-Head, Veterans Administration Medical Center-Kansas City
Gracie Jackson, Smokey Hill Foundation
Terrell Johnson, Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center
Emma Kaiser, Stormont-Vail Health Care
Heather Mason, St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City
Amanda Nestler, Midland Hospice Care
Annie Marie Palmer, Olathe Schools Alternative Education
Erin Regier, Newton Public Schools-Harvey County Cooperative
Monika Whitmore, Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter
Ballie Woydziak, Children’s Mercy Hospital-Social Work and Community Services
MSW MACRO STUDENT NOMINEES
Jane Gross, KU Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity
Lucinda McIntyre, Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Gallal Obeid, KU Office of Diversity and Equity
Sarah Owsley Townsend, More2
PRECEPTOR NOMINEES
Pamela Cornwell, Saint Francis Community Services-Great Bend
Mitzi McFatrich, Kansas Advocates for Better Care
Elizabeth Stephens, Just Food
Gina Smith, Kelly Center
FIELD INSTRUCTOR NOMINEES
Jennifer Adhima, Project EAGLE Community Programs
Kelly Artis, Veterans Administration Medical Center-Kansas City
Laurie Barber, Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
Sara Barnes, Intensive Family Counseling, Inc.
Dominic Bastinelli, Veterans Administration Medical Center-Leavenworth
Carly Bloomfield, Riverside Clinical Services, LLC
Tricia Campbell, Children’s Mercy Hospital-Social Work and Community Services
Kendal Carswell, Kearney County Hospital
Mistie Copas-Thomas, Lawrence Public Schools
Gordon Criswell, Unified Government of Kansas City, KS
Linda Davis, Heartland Community Health Center
Sandy Doolittle, Crossroads Hospice of Lenexa
Jill Flessing, Health Care Access Clinic
Tiffany Gabel, Johnson County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center
Leslie Goertzen, Compass Behavioral Health Center, Dodge City
Gabrielle Greenlee, Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
Laurie Hart, KDHE Bureau of Health Promotion
Nancy Hintz, Kansas City, Kansas School District
Leigh Jordan, Heartland Community Health Center
Melinda Lewis, More2
Amy Marks, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
LaShawn Noel, Mercy Home Health and Hospice
Jessica Poell, St. John Hospital-Senior Behavioral Health Care Unit
Jeanne Reeder, Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter
Michelle Staab, Safehome, Inc.
Sophia Stachofsky, Salvation Army Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Jeff Stoltz, Van Go Mobile Arts, Inc.
Each year, field instructors have the opportunity to nominate an outstanding student and currently enrolled students have have the opportunity to nominate an outstanding field instructors/preceptors to be considered for the a MARGO Award. The MARGO Awards for Exceptional Student Achievement in Field Practicum recognizes outstanding achievement by field education students from each level of field education and concentration – BSW; Foundation MSW; Advanced Level Clinical Concentration; and Advanced Level Macro Practice Concentration. “Outstanding achievement” refers to students who exceed expectations in most, if not all of the areas of professional performance outlined in his/her learning contract and in their mid-year evaluation. The MARGO Awards Recognizing Excellence in Field Instruction are nominated by students who feel a field instructor/preceptor has shown superior dedication to teaching and student learning.