Social work services in schools; youth development;
school-family-community partnerships; educational policy
Annahita Ball explains, "Overall, my research focuses on
interorganizational partnerships and interprofessional
collaborations in youth-serving contexts that promote the healthy
development of children and families. I also recognize the
importance of schools as community hubs uniquely positioned to
impact the complex needs of children, particularly those who are
most vulnerable."
Ball’s teaching interests are diversity and oppression,
social work services in schools, human behavior, and policy. She is
a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Society for
Social Work and Research, Council on Social Work Education and
American Council of School Social Workers. Ball is also a member of
the Mental Health Education Integration Consortium (MHEDIC), a
national consortium of interdisciplinary leaders in the field of
school mental health focused on promoting collaboration and
workforce preparation for school mental health practitioners.
