Michelle Alons

Educational background:  Bachelor of Social Work, Dordt College; Masters of Social Work, University of South Florida

Number of years at OCCS:  9

Office Schedule:  Ms. Smidt and I share an office.  I am at school on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Ms. Smidt is in our office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Family:  Jason and I have 4 children and 1 son-in-law. Kaelin & Caleb (live in Washington DC), Emily (at Dordt), Maggie (at Dordt) and Leo (2nd grade).

Work background:  I have been blessed to work in a variety of settings using my social work degree. These jobs include being a case manager for both children and adults with severe mental illness, a case manager for families in protective services and foster care, an advocate for victims of violent crime, and an intern school social worker in the elementary, middle school and high school levels. At OCCS, I am the 4th-8th grade school counselor.

Faith statement:  In every experience in life, whether it is easy, hard or somewhere in-between, it is my desire to point others to God. His love never fails, His mercy is new every morning, and His presence gives strength and comfort. Most of all, He gave his Son so we could live with Him forever. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6) It is a blessing to serve and partner with the children, families and staff at OCCS!

Church Membership: Immanuel CRC