Pawprint Pathway

05/12/2026

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03/08/2026

Most people know me through Pawprint Pathway Counseling, but my full‑time work, the work that shaped me long before private practice, is being a School Social Worker with Great Prairie AEA.

This is my 4th year with GPAEA, and every year deepens my belief that schools are one of the most powerful places to change a child’s life. My path in education started back in 2014, and it’s taken me through so many communities that shaped who I am as a clinician and as a person.

Before coming to Iowa, I worked in
Galesburg CUSD 205,
East Moline School District,
and Knox‑Warren Special Education Cooperative (KWSED).
During grad school, I completed my practicum with SEAPCO, where I first learned what it meant to sit with students in their hardest moments and help them find safety, voice, and confidence.

Over the years, I’ve supported students in general education, special education. I’ve been part of an autism evaluation team, trained in the ADOS‑2, and have assisted in the educational identification of Autism, work that taught me how deeply kids want to be understood, not “fixed.”

This year, I’m serving multiple districts through GPAEA:

- Keokuk High School – SEBH Interventionist
- Fairfield Middle School – SEBH Interventionist
- West Burlington School District – School Social Worker for Special Education

My work is a mix of regulation support, crisis response, skill building, family collaboration, and helping teams understand the “why” behind behavior. But at its core, school social work is about connection, helping students feel seen, safe, and capable of growth.

Every student I’ve met across Illinois and Iowa has shaped the way I practice today. Their resilience, their humor, their honesty, and their courage are the reason I do this work.

I’m grateful to be part of GPAEA and to support students, families, and educators across Southeast Iowa. And I’m grateful for the chance to bring everything I’ve learned into my private practice as well.

🌿 Pawprint Pathway Counseling, PLLC
🌐 www.pawprintpathway.com

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School Social Workers confront some of the most challenging issues facing students and their families. March is Social Work Month & National School Social Work Week is celebrated the first full week in March. Thank you to our dedicated School Social Workers!

01/15/2026

Some things I've been doing at my full time job! These lessons could be used during individual sessions as well! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DFV7B432N/

01/05/2026

Big feelings can sometimes feel like a cluttered room or a muddy, stuck place in our brains.
When something scary, confusing, or overwhelming happens, those feelings can get tangled up and hard to move past — just like you see on the left side of this image.

That’s where EMDR therapy comes in.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It uses back-and-forth movements (like tapping or watching something move) to help your brain sort through tough memories and feel better.

💬 Want to learn more or see how EMDR works for kids and teens? Drop a comment or message us

12/26/2025

🎄🐾 Merry Christmas from Jennifer & Ozzie Ray! 🐾🎄

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank each of you for trusting us and allowing us to be part of your journeys. It’s truly an honor to walk alongside you through growth, healing, and hope.

We wish you a Christmas filled with warmth, peace, cozy moments, and meaningful connection. May this season give you space to rest, reflect, and recharge as we look ahead to a new year of new beginnings.

Remember, it’s okay to slow down and take care of yourself this holiday season, too. 💛

With gratitude,
Jennifer & Ozzie Ray
Pawprint Pathway Counseling PLLC 🐾✨

11/21/2025

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Connection is everything! 💖 We all need those simple, powerful reminders when navigating life with kids.
These are some great tips whether you work with children or have your own. I know it's a great reminder for me, too!
Which tip resonated the most with you today? Drop a comment below and share your own go-to strategy! 👇

11/14/2025

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09/17/2025

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