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Degrees and Certifications:

NYS School Social Worker Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker Post-graduate School District Administration Certification

Mrs. Colleen Ruffini, LCSW

I have been privileged to work with the Hauppauge School District since 1987.  I have worked on the elementary, middle, and high school levels.  This school year,  I will be working with students utilizing the following breakdown:  Grade 9 P-Z/Grade 10  Ri-Z/ Grade 11  S-Z/ Grade 12  P-Z.   I am excited to meet the new students on my caseload.  
 
I provide individual and group counseling, staff collaboration and training, and coordinate the 8th grade orientation program for classified students.  In addition, I participate on the following committees:  the Health and Counseling Team, the Instructional Support Team, the Safety Committee, the Committee on Special Education, and the Youth & Community Alliance.  I am excited to continue advising the Social Awareness/SADD club. See the resources and links page for an update.
 
I look forward to continuing to support students in grades 9-12 as they strive for success in their high school careers.
 
Please also see resources and links page for community referrals and programs.  Included in these is information regarding the concepts of Growth Mindset and Mindfulness.  I will continue to update these as new resources come to our attention, so check back often.