ABOUT IIDC
Deborah Reichmann, M.S.W., S.S.W.
Research Associate and Trainer, PBIS IN
email: dreichma@indiana.edu 
Ms. Reichmann joins the Center on Education and Lifelong Learning team from Michigan, where she was an elementary school Social Worker for 10 years in the Detroit metro area. During this time, she led her buildings’ initiatives in School-wide PBIS, in addition to working with students, families, and staff to support both student behavior and academic achievement. Her experience includes working with students from diverse backgrounds, especially those with social and emotional impairments. In addition to her work with individuals and families, Ms. Reichmann facilitated classroom meetings, staff development, and parent groups. She was the lead teacher and coordinator for “Classroom Without Walls”, an extra-curricular program promoting Chinese language and cultural exchange. Prior to her school experience, Deborah worked with at-risk and adjudicated youth in residential treatment, and was a substitute teacher. At CELL, Deborah supports her colleagues on the PBIS IN team, leading teachers in the development of culturally responsive practices and building positive school climate.
Education
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI | M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, Children and Families | 2003
- State of Michigan | School Social Work License | 2004
- Indiana University | B.S., Environmental Policy | 1995
Professional Experience
- South Redford Public Schools | School Social Worker
- School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
- Individual, Group and Family Counseling
- Private Consulting
- Residential Treatment
- Substitute Teaching
- Youth Global Education Programming
Areas of Expertise
- Building Positive Classroom Climate
- Culturally Responsive Practices
- Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Mental Illness and Disabilities
- Restorative Justice Practices
- Social-Emotional Learning
- SW-PBIS
- Trauma, Grief and Loss
Additional Information
- Studied American Sign Language for 10 years