We as Student Services of Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation provide the programs and services necessary for students to foster relationships, gain access to educational opportunities, and to succeed in their intellectual, social, physical, moral and cultural development.

Anna Schneider

A little bit about me: I love what I do and love this school! I laugh a lot and have a particular giggle. I enjoy spending time outdoors on my hobby farm. I love spending time with family and friends playing games and enjoying one another’s company. I like to try new things and am always looking for a new adventure!

As the School Social Worker of N.E.W., I am a trained mental health professional who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy. I provide services to students to enhance student’s emotional well-being and improve their academic performance. 

In N.E.W. I work to:

• Connect students and families to community providers

• Collaborate with community providers upon getting a signed release of information to support students and families

• Connect with community programs to receive school resources for Caring Closet (link to site) to offer to students a families

• Provide alcohol and drug supports through a program titled Teen Intervene 

• Support families who receive assistance for homelessness

• Provide additional supports to students receiving special education services

• Provides additional supports to students who are teen parents

• Reviews school attendance to ensure engagement and participation of students and families

• Seeking school based mental health services so students can meet with a provider in school

• Continues to assess school needs and ways for the building to meet those needs.

I also facilitate the following programs to support our students in a variety of ways:

Peer Group - a club for students to participate in that builds positive school culture and supports student’s social emotional needs. We are a pilot program for Hope Squad this year!

Phuture Phoenix - mentoring program with UWGB to support students with academics provides an opportunity for students to see that postsecondary education is important, attainable, and available.

Oral Health Partnership - providing dental care for students in the school setting.

We All Rise - N.E.W. provides an after school group titled Youth Healing and Harmony. This programming focuses on healing and connections that go beyond traditional services. Programming takes place on the first and third Tuesdays of every month starting at 3:30pm and going until 4:30pm at N.E.W.

Restorative Practices - facilitating a culture around strengthening relationships between individuals and fostering social connections within the school community as it relates to behaviors and conflicts between staff and students.

Carlos Zuniga

A little about me: ¡Saludos! I am a Bilingual School Social Worker here at N.E.W. School of Innovation and love working with this team! It is a privilege being able to return to the school district I graduated from and give back to my community in my role.

I was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin and am a first generation graduate of immigrant parents. My studies took place at UWGB, where I earned my bachelor's degree by double majoring in Social Work and Spanish, along with a double minor in Human Development and Women & Gender Studies in 2020. I also completed my master’s degree at UWGB in Social Work, with an emphasis in both School and Clinical Social Work in 2021. 

What I enjoy most about my role is having the opportunity to connect and build relationships with my students and families. I strive to continuously learn about others’ culture and values to best support and understand how to work with the diverse population that is served in our world today. 

As a School Social Worker, I provide a bridge between the home, school, and community in providing direct/indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students’ academic and social success. Being a trained mental health professional, I am able to assist with mental health concerns and provide resources that are school and/or community based depending on an individual’s needs. I ensure my delivery of support is culturally responsive to meet the diverse needs of our school and empower opportunities for change when applicable.

I look forward to working with anyone in my capacity as one of the School Social Workers at N.E.W.! Below, I have provided my contact information if one would like to get in contact with me:

Email: [email protected]

Direct Line: (920) 518-3600 (Call/Text)

Mrs. Irmaris Ramirez

A little about me: Hola, I am your School Counselor here at N.E.W School of Innovation. I was born and raised in Yauco, Puerto Rico. In 2003, I completed my bachelor degree in Psychosocial Human Services with a minor in Dysfunctional Families, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence. After my graduation, I moved to Wisconsin with my husband and our three kids. I worked in CESA 7 Head Start for about 12 years as a Family Advocate. This experience made me realize that working in the education field is my purpose, and passion. In 2015, I decided to go back to school to pursue a Counseling degree with an Emphasis in School Counseling. 

A big part of my job as a School Counselor is to help students plan for their future and/or after high school. This process is called Academic and Career Planning (ACP). Below you will find  information about resources to help you plan for your future.

How Can I contact Mrs. Ramirez?

Email: [email protected]
School main line: (920) 272-7658 ext. 44123
Direct line: (920) 272-7020

Information & Resources 

Why is Academic and Career Planning (ACP)  important at N.E.W?

ACP is intended to equip students and their families with the tools necessary to make more informed choices about postsecondary education, training, and careers for life after high school. It is part of DPI's overall vision for every student to graduate high school academically, socially, emotionally, and life ready.

District ACP Resources and Information

Colleges information

UW System

UW Help Website

Admission Information
Financial Resources 
UW Admission Process by campuses 
UW Journey 
Presentation for Students

Private Colleges WI

Website
Private College Week 2020
Financial Aid
Counselor’s Resources

WI Technical Colleges System

College Placement Test: 
ACT 
Accuplacer 
- STUDY APP
Printing Materials
Financial Aid or FAFSA

Powerpoint for students & parents 
Scholarship Information:

School District Scholarships & Resource Guide
DACA Students Scholarship Information

Are you considering an honorable military career? Check the websites for the US Arm Forces Information
Army
Marines Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
National Guard 
Air National Guard
Army National Guard
ASVAB Study Resource/Guide
Other Important resources:

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st century and beyond.  
Youth in Transition
DVR 101
Job Center of Wisconsin