Wayzata High School Social Workers

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Services Offered

Individual Counseling/Support
Family Consultation
Crisis Intervention
Chemical Health Information and Referral
Support Service Coordination
Mediation
Support Groups
Staff Consultation and Support

Wayzata High School Social Work Staff

Alexander Albee, LISW

Phone: 763-745-6662

alec.albee@wayzata.k12.mn.us

Social Worker for students in grades 9 and 10.

Alec has been at Wayzata High School since 1998. Alec received his BA in psychology from the University of Vermont and his Master's in Social Work from University of Chicago. Prior to working in the Wayzata School District, Alec worked in Child Protection in Hennepin and Dakota Counties.

Becky Halvorson, LISW

Phone: 763-745-6661

becky.halvorson@wayzata.k12.mn.us

Social Worker for students in grades 11 and 12. Facilitates Eating Concerns Group.

Becky has worked for the Wayzata Schools since 1985. Prior to working in the schools, Becky worked as a hospital social worker and with adolescents in a long term psychiatric setting. Becky received her bachelor’s degree from Luther College, Decorah, IA in Social Work and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Alison McKernan, LICSW

Phone: 763-745-6712
alison.mckernan@wayzata.k12.mn.us

Social Worker for students in Specially Designed Classrooms receiving Special Education Support
'The Choice Is Yours' Program Liaison

Alison has been a Social Worker in the Wayzata School District since 2003. Before coming to Wayzata, Alison worked as a School Social Worker in Evanston, Illinois and as a foster care worker on the South and West side of Chicago. Alison received a BA degree with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from North Park University in Chicago. Alison received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago.