Page 17 - The Fayetteville Press Newspaper March 2025 Edition

The Fayetteville Press March 2025 Edition Page 5b

Christina Smart Named Social Worker of the Year,

CCS Celebrates National School Social Work Week

Fayetteville, N.C. – Christina Smart, a so- strong advocate for students in transition,

cial worker at Gray’s Creek Middle School, military families and those facing social and
has been named the 2024-2025 Faye emotional challenges. Her leadership ex-
Huckabee School Social Worker of the Year. tends beyond her school as she actively serves

The announcement was made during a spe- on community boards, including Fayetteville
cial appreciation reception on Monday, where Urban Ministry, Inc.

social workers were honored for their dedi-
cation to supporting students and families. "Christina serves her students, parents,
The celebration was part of National School staff and community with fortitude and com-

Social Work Week, observed March 2-8, passion," said CCS Social Work Coordina-
2025, which highlights the vital role school tor Pamela Story. Gray’s Creek Middle

social workers play in helping students over- School Principal Jennifer Jasinski added,
come challenges and reach their full poten- "She is the kind of social worker you want
tial. on your team—someone who balances pro-

Smart, chosen by her peers for this presti- fessionalism with genuine care."
gious recognition, is known for her passion

for dropout prevention, mental health advo- CCS proudly celebrates the invaluable
cacy and student support. She has been instru- contributions of school social workers and
CCS' 2024-2025 Faye Huckabee School Social
mental in organizing CCS’ annual Children’s Worker of the Year Christina Smart (left) poses with Gray's their unwavering commitment to student
Mental Health Fair and Walk. She is also a Creek Middle School Principal Jennifer Jasinski (right) success.

Florene Fields- Stylist To Submit an Application

or to Schedule a Showing
Tuesday thru Friday

9:00 am to 6:00 pm Visit our Website at:
Saturday 7:00 am until www.newviewrealtygroup

or

Call Lenny

at
Florene Fields
“Specializing In Healthy Treated Hair” Stylist (910) 797-1812
Call for all of Your Hair Care Needs (910) 476-5145 - Cell

Ultimate Concepts Fayetteville

UC Nails Spa & Esthetics Learning Academy

195 N. Reilly Road * Fayetteville NC 28303
Now Enrolling

Make-Up For Special Occasions SPECIALS!!!
Cleanse and Exfoliate, Wax, Moisturize And Apply
Makeup* Facials, Peels & Eyelashes Eyelashes
edicur
edicure Special $45
edicure Special $45e Special $45
P P P P Pedicuredicure Special $45e Special $45 Call for more Info
Full Sets at $25.00 & Up
Get 15 % OFF Pink & White $30.00 & Up

with Coupon and Also Available For More Information

also Get a Free Toe Design Nail Art & Toe Nail Art
ee Hand
ee Hand
F F F F Frr rr ree Handee Hand
ee Hand
*Must bring in Cut Coupon to receive Special (Appointment Only) Call
The Fayetteville Press Newspaper *No Checks Accepted!

(919) 282-7002 -Shop (910) 978-1518