Jackie Grandsart

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Jackie for four years and can confidently say she is an exceptional school social worker and colleague. Jackie brings a global perspective to her work, along with years of compassionate experience that allows her to connect meaningfully with students, parents, and fellow educators. She approaches every interaction with empathy, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting the well-being of those around her.

Jackie is also a natural leader. In every environment, she is willing to step forward, identify challenges, and collaborate on thoughtful solutions. She not only recognizes opportunities for improvement but is also willing to put in the work to strengthen systems and processes so they better serve students, families, and staff.

Beyond her professional strengths, Jackie is simply a wonderful person to work with. She is deeply supportive of her colleagues, brings warmth and kindness to the workplace, and is always ready with a well-timed joke that lightens the day. Jackie consistently helps create an environment where people feel valued and where work can also be a place of connection and enjoyment."

"Ms. Grandsart is a wonderful social worker whom I had the privilege of learning from during my time as a school social work intern at Instituto Health Science Career Academy. She demonstrates a deep passion for her work through the strong relationships she builds with both students and staff on a daily basis. Ms. Grandsart is always approachable and willing to answer questions regarding procedures and different crisis responses. Her guidance, professionalism, and dedication make her an excellent mentor and a valuable support to the school community."

"Jackie is a fantastic social worker, both as a therapist and as a leader. Jackie demonstrates great empathy and consideration for her clients and their families as well as her co-workers. Jackie is especially skilled at helping clients and co-workers navigate interpersonal conflict and is exceptionally reliable and organized. She excels at taking initiative and stepping up for leadership roles and creating policies and procedures to address organizational needs. Jackie is overall a wonderful, funny, friendly and effective social worker. "

"She was always available and attentive to not only the student but the parent"