Staff Profile: Jennifer Bailey

STAFF PROFILE

JENNIFER BAILEY, LCSW

Jennifer joined the LKS community in 2015 having served in a similar role at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School in Chicago, Illinois. Jennifer worked for over six years at the Orthogenic School, a nationally recognized residential school and treatment program at the University of Chicago. During her time at the Orthogenic School she provided students and their families with individual, group and family therapy. Jennifer implemented several new programs while at the school, forming a creative writing group and leading exercise and personal health seminars. She was responsible for supervising interns, dormitory counselors and providing weekly supervision of the clinical team. Jennifer is the driving force on our clinical team for group therapy and parent training elements, and she has been instrumental in establishing our family-life and social-justice initiatives. She is tirelessly innovative in making our complex theory-based approach understandable and accessible to our community. “One of the components that I value most about Little Keswick School is the sense of community,” Jennifer says. “Our community helps students feel a part of something larger than themselves. They learn that being a part of a community can have such a positive impact on them. They learn that they have the power to positively influence their community, building skills in theory of mind, perspective taking and empathy for others.” Jennifer completed her master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago and obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Ohio State University. While there she also minored in theater, graduating with distinction in theater. Her infectious personality, warm heart, and talent for drama-based interventions helps our young men and their families realize potential that was previously hidden or obscured. Her love for and commitment to Little Keswick School is obvious as she gives her time so generously to the community. She has a depth of experience that we highly value here at LKS.