School Social Worker - Pittsburgh Public Schools
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About the Collaborator
My name is Detria Dixon. I am currently employed with Pittsburgh Public Schools as a school social worker for nearly a decade. Additionally, I am the owner and founder of Kukua Na Nia, LLC. Kukua Na Nia is a 14-week, rites of passage program that serves Black adolescent females. The program aims to help them develop a profound sense of identity, reclaim their cultural heritage, and acquire knowledge of their roots, utilizing the Nguzo Nane principles. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work in 2013. I am currently working toward a National Certified School Social Worker (NCSSW) certification, but my aspiration is to pursue a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree. It would be an honor to participate in the Racial Equity Collaboratory to collaborate and help advance social justice and racial equity!
Publications
- 1. Kukua Na Nia, LLC (Established in 2022)
- 2. 2025 SWAG Award Winner
- 3. While pursuing the NCSSW, I created a portfolio of evidence of my school social work practice and I have been instrumental in enhancing the community school model at Westinghouse HS, by creating a brochure that informs key stakeholders of the community-based resources available to help our students and families achieve academic and functional success, I provided professional development to school staff regarding the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and the use of data-driven methodologies to support academic growth
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