2017 Friend of School Social Worker Award 

  Mr. Tony Coleman received the 2017 Friend of School Social Worker Award. Richland School District Two school social workers consider it a great pleasure to work with Tony.  The support provided Tony and his staff have truly changed the services the school social workers are able to provide in Richland Two.  School social workers have a central location to keep all bulk supplies including school supplies, hygiene items, clothing, food and other miscellaneous items.  Social work staff can access these supplies at any given time which ensure the needs of our families can be met quickly.  

Tony provides a tremendous amount of support for our backpack and food pantry programs.  Our programs are reliant on community support.  That community support looks different and varies from week to week.  Tony is always willing to offer a supportive hand.  He will meet donors at the warehouse, unload, and organize their donations.  He and his staff will go to churches to pick up food and other donations.  He has helped pack the food for the backpack program.  In addition, he is always willing to deliver the food and/or the bags of food to the schools.  His assistance provides an unlimited amount of support for the Richland Two social workers.   The role of the school social worker can seem overwhelming and frustrating at times.  We are pulled in countless directions and there are always fires that have to be put out. We rely on each other to help ensure our sanity. It is such a tremendous feeling to know that Tony Coleman is always willing to help us.  He always has a smile and treats everyone with dignity and respect.  He is a true gentlemen and always makes us feel important.