Southampton High School Social Worker Named Social Worker of The Year
Posted Date: 11/02/26 (06:00 PM)
Southampton High School social worker Arlette Flores has been named the recipient of the Ruth Schwartz Award by the New York State School Social Workers’ Association, earning recognition as School Social Worker of the Year for her outstanding service, professionalism and unwavering dedication to the students and families of the district.
Flores has served the district since 2020, supporting students and families as they navigate a variety of personal, academic and social challenges. Throughout her six years as a school social worker, she has been committed to helping students feel heard, understood and supported while fostering meaningful relationships with students, families and colleagues.
“I truly value the relationships I have built with students, families and colleagues and feel fortunate to be a part of a school community that recognizes the importance of supporting the whole child,” she said.
Earning the award is a meaningful milestone in Flores’ career. “Receiving the Ruth Schwartz Award and being recognized as School Social Worker of the Year is an incredible honor, and I am truly humbled by this recognition,” she said.
Flores holds a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University and is a licensed master social worker. She is affiliated with the New York State School Social Workers’ Association, the National Association of Social Workers and the School Social Work Association of America.
The Southampton School District congratulates Flores on this well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her continued dedication to the well-being and success of its students and families.
Flores has served the district since 2020, supporting students and families as they navigate a variety of personal, academic and social challenges. Throughout her six years as a school social worker, she has been committed to helping students feel heard, understood and supported while fostering meaningful relationships with students, families and colleagues.
“I truly value the relationships I have built with students, families and colleagues and feel fortunate to be a part of a school community that recognizes the importance of supporting the whole child,” she said.
Earning the award is a meaningful milestone in Flores’ career. “Receiving the Ruth Schwartz Award and being recognized as School Social Worker of the Year is an incredible honor, and I am truly humbled by this recognition,” she said.
Flores holds a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University and is a licensed master social worker. She is affiliated with the New York State School Social Workers’ Association, the National Association of Social Workers and the School Social Work Association of America.
The Southampton School District congratulates Flores on this well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her continued dedication to the well-being and success of its students and families.