Welcome!!

Hi everyone! My name is Diana Afonso and I am excited to become part of the Marlboro Elementary School community as the Social Worker for the Emotional Regulation Impairment Program. I was previously based at Defino Central Elementary School, Robertsville Elementary School, and Asher Holmes Elementary School as the General Education Social Worker. I am passionate about my helping profession and look forward to being an integral support and resource for all of my students and their families.

All About Me:

I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University and am a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing clinical social work with children and families for the past 17 years. I spent most of my career as a Clinician/Assistant Program Director on a child/adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit. I later transitioned into the educational setting and spent three years as the Program Coordinator for a Tier 3 therapeutic wraparound program within a public elementary school in Middlesex County. These experiences have provided me with valuable insight into the mental health and social/emotional challenges that many of our children are facing today. I am also a Mom, an animal lover, and my favorite place to be is on the beach with a good book!

Looking Forward:

I value and recognize the important role that Social Workers (in conjunction with other school professionals, families, and the community) play in supporting children within the school environment. I am committed to making a positive impact on our ERI students and helping them to meet their individualized social and emotional goals. I look forward to a fun, safe, and happy school year!

Thank you,

Diana Afonso, LCSW

If you have any questions or concerns please email me at dafonso@mtps.org.