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MASMHC February Virtual Convening

March 26, 2025

February 29, 2024 2:00- 2:30 PM

School leaders discuss Cartwheel integration into Multi-Tiered System of Support, impacts on staff/students, sustainable funding, Q&A, and support capacity update.

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Speakers

Matthew DuBois, Ph.D

Sr. Director of Clinical Services and SEL, Public Schools of Brookline

Kim Huffer

Director of Social Emotional Learning, Cambridge Public Schools

Michael St. Clair

School Adjustment Counselor, Springfield Central High School

Sarah Nichols

Director of School Success

Sarah Nichols, MEd, LICSW is the Director of School Success at Cartwheel Care. Sarah is a former special education teacher and holds a MEd from Pace University, in addition to being a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from Boston University. She firmly believes in people’s ability to change, at all stages of life. Sarah approaches her clinical work with a solution’s focused approach, and draws on methodology from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and General Psychiatric Management. She has experience working in both education and clinical settings in five schools in NYC and Boston. Sarah worked in Adolescent Residential Treatment for several years at McLean Hospital and continues to hold a position as Supervisor in the department.

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As part of this panel discussion, leaders from multiple school systems will share how and why they integrated Cartwheel into their Multi-Tiered System of Support, the initial impact they’re seeing on staff and students, and how Cartwheel’s funding model seeks to establish sustainable services. There will be time for Q&A and up-to-date info on Cartwheel’s capacity to support additional partners.

Key Takeaways

Featured Speakers

Matthew DuBois, Ph.D

Sr. Director of Clinical Services and SEL, Public Schools of Brookline

Kim Huffer

Director of Social Emotional Learning, Cambridge Public Schools

Michael St. Clair

School Adjustment Counselor, Springfield Central High School

Sarah Nichols

Director of School Success

Sarah Nichols, MEd, LICSW is the Director of School Success at Cartwheel Care. Sarah is a former special education teacher and holds a MEd from Pace University, in addition to being a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from Boston University. She firmly believes in people’s ability to change, at all stages of life. Sarah approaches her clinical work with a solution’s focused approach, and draws on methodology from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and General Psychiatric Management. She has experience working in both education and clinical settings in five schools in NYC and Boston. Sarah worked in Adolescent Residential Treatment for several years at McLean Hospital and continues to hold a position as Supervisor in the department.

About MASHC:

MASHC is a professional association for school-based counselors, student services leaders, and clinicians to share best practices. About 175 school districts in MA belong to the network. MASMHC is committed to improving the mental health services and supports available to students across the Commonwealth.

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About Cartwheel:

Cartwheel partners with school districts to provide students and families with rapid access to mental health assessments, evidence-based therapy, medication management and consultation, and parent/guardian guidance.

All of our services are via telehealth with licensed clinicians. We are committed to providing affordable care for everyone - including uninsured families and those covered by Medicaid. Learn more at www.cartwheelcare.org

About MASHC:

MASHC is a professional association for school-based counselors, student services leaders, and clinicians to share best practices. About 175 school districts in MA belong to the network. MASMHC is committed to improving the mental health services and supports available to students across the Commonwealth.

‍

About Cartwheel:

Cartwheel partners with school districts to provide students and families with rapid access to mental health assessments, evidence-based therapy, medication management and consultation, and parent/guardian guidance.

All of our services are via telehealth with licensed clinicians. We are committed to providing affordable care for everyone - including uninsured families and those covered by Medicaid. Learn more at www.cartwheelcare.org

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Meet the speakers

Matthew DuBois, Ph.D

Sr. Director of Clinical Services and SEL, Public Schools of Brookline

Kim Huffer

Director of Social Emotional Learning, Cambridge Public Schools

Michael St. Clair

School Adjustment Counselor, Springfield Central High School

Sarah Nichols

Director of School Success

Sarah Nichols, MEd, LICSW is the Director of School Success at Cartwheel Care. Sarah is a former special education teacher and holds a MEd from Pace University, in addition to being a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from Boston University. She firmly believes in people’s ability to change, at all stages of life. Sarah approaches her clinical work with a solution’s focused approach, and draws on methodology from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and General Psychiatric Management. She has experience working in both education and clinical settings in five schools in NYC and Boston. Sarah worked in Adolescent Residential Treatment for several years at McLean Hospital and continues to hold a position as Supervisor in the department.

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