At UT Elementary, we believe every child deserves the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. Our Student Support Services are designed to ensure that all students feel safe, connected, and empowered throughout their school experience. Grounded in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), our student supports include the use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and classroom based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
These services are supported by our School Social Work team, and aim to create a proactive, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environment. Whether a student needs help navigating big emotions, support building friendships, or access to mental health or community resources, our team is here to help. We work closely with teachers, families, and caregivers to ensure each child receives the right support at the right time.
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Andrea Menchaca, LMSW, School Social Worker Coordinator
Andrea serves as the School Social Work Services Coordinator for the University of Texas Charter School System, overseeing social-emotional learning (SEL), mental health programming, and student support services across 23 campuses statewide. Andrea brings over a decade of leadership experience in trauma-informed education, school-based mental health, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Prior to her current role, she served as Director of Schools and Educational Services at SAFE Alliance, leading educational programming for youth impacted by abuse and neglect. Her current work emphasizes sustainable, mission-driven practices that center student belonging, adult capacity-building, and systemic change through trauma-informed systems.
Social Work Interns at UT Elementary
Each year, UT Elementary partners with graduate-level social work interns from universities across Texas, including The University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, and others. These interns are an integral part of our social and emotional learning ecosystem, supporting students and families through classroom lessons, individual and small group interventions, and family engagement efforts. Under the supervision of the School Social Work Coordinator, interns help build a safe, supportive school environment by leading social-emotional skill-building groups, assisting with crisis response, and collaborating with teachers and caregivers to meet students’ holistic needs. Their presence strengthens our trauma-informed practices and enhances the well-being of our school community.
