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Maria Elena Garcia Pascarella is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work and the Faculty Lead for the School Social Work Track. She joined 91Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ in August 2021 as Director of Field Education in the School of Social Work. She has over 20 years of experience in the elementary public school system as a school social worker and special education administrator. She worked in the school districts of Cicero, Chicago, Oak Park and Downers Grove. Prior to that, she served as a Community Education Volunteer in the Peace Corps in the 91Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Republic, she holds an Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in School Social Work and General Administration. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois.