Amy Pittari, LCSW-R

Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer, MSW Program

Bio

Amy Pittari, LCSW-R is a clinical social worker, educator, and practicum supervisor with over 30 years of experience supporting children, families, and professionals in both clinical and school-based settings. A longtime member of the adjunct faculty in Marist鈥檚 BSW program, Amy is deeply committed to developing reflective, ethical, and resilient social workers.

She brings an extensive trauma-informed background to her current role as Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer in the Marist School of Social and Behavioral Sciences MSW program. Amy is passionate about integrating academic learning with real-world application and guiding students to become compassionate and purposeful professionals.

Currently, Amy works in collaboration with local school districts and youth-centered agencies on initiatives dedicated to advancing trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices in schools and community-based settings. She is thrilled to be part of Marist鈥檚 new fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) program and to continue contributing to the development of future social work leaders.

Education

MSW, New York University, 1991
BS, Psychology, St. Thomas Aquinas College, 1989

Areas of Focus / Research Interests

  • Trauma-Informed Care in Schools and Clinical Practice
  • Field Education and Supervision
  • Social-Emotional Learning & Resilience
  • Practitioner Wellness & Reflective Practice
  • Anti-Oppressive and Culturally Responsive Social Work

Selected Presentations

Frost, C., Laguerre, J., Martinez, L., Michalek, J., Pittari A., Weigel, A., & Whyte, S. Examining Bias and Stereotypes Through the Social Emotional Learning Model, 23rd Annual Multi-Cultural Education Conference, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y., November 2017

Frost, C., Green, E., McCollough, T., & Pittari, A. Self Compassion for Educators, 28th Annual Multi-Cultural Education Conference, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y., March 2023 

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Contact Information

Academic School

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Office

Dyson 3061

Email

amy.pittari@Marist.edu

Phone

(845) 575-3000 ext. 3960