Beth Sherman received her MSW and BA in psychology from the University of Michigan and completed two years of undergraduate work at Oberlin College. Ms. Sherman specializes in the area of social work practice with children and youth. As an outpatient therapist, clinical supervisor, prevention program developer, and school social worker, she has provided social work services within multiple mental health, educational, and child welfare arenas. With a particular commitment to prevention services, she has developed programs for children of parents with mental illness and children at risk of being expelled from preschool. As an instructor, her focus has been on teaching relevant, best practice, knowledge-based social work theory and techniques.
Research Interests
Children and youth, school social work, prevention, and early intervention.
Contact Information
Education
- 1989 MSW Social WorkUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- 1984 BA PsychologyUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor
News
Activities
Publications
Honors and Awards
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Teacher of the Year |
Presentations
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Sherman, B. A. (2005). Children of parents with mental illness. |
| 2005 | Sherman, B. A. (2005). Treating eating disorders. |
| 2006 | Sherman, B. A. (2006). Interventions for preschool populations. |
| 2007 | Sherman, B. A. (2007). Social work in educational settings. |
| 2014 | Sherman, B. A. (2014). Trauma Informed Practice in the Schools. Presentation to School of Education students, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. |
Courses
Current & Future Courses
| Title | Instructor | Term | Course Section | Meeting Start | Meeting End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Social Work Interventions | Sherman, Beth A. | Spring / Summer 2026 | 801 | 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm | View Course |
| School Social Work Assessments | Sherman, Beth A. | Spring / Summer 2026 | 801 | 08:00 pm | 10:00 pm | View Course |
Past Courses
| Title | Instructor | Term | Course Section | Meeting Start | Meeting End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Social Work Assessments | Sherman, Beth A. | Winter 2026 | 001 | 02:00 pm | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| School Social Work Assessments | Sherman, Beth A. | Winter 2026 | 801 | 08:00 pm | 10:00 pm | View Course |
| School Social Work Assessments | Sherman, Beth A. | Fall 2025 | 801 | 08:00 pm | 10:00 pm | View Course |
| Mental Health and Mental Disorders of Children and Youth | Sherman, Beth A. | Fall 2025 | 801 | 08:00 pm | 10:00 pm | View Course |
| School Social Work Assessments | Sherman, Beth A. | Fall 2025 | 001 | 09:00 am | 12:00 pm | View Course |
| School Social Work Interventions | Sherman, Beth A. | Spring / Summer 2025 | 801 | 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm | View Course |
| School Social Work Assessments | Sherman, Beth A. | Spring / Summer 2025 | 801 | 08:00 pm | 10:00 pm | View Course |
| School Social Work Assessments | Sherman, Beth A. | Winter 2025 | 801 | 08:00 pm | 10:00 pm | View Course |
| Mental Health and Mental Disorders of Children and Youth | Sherman, Beth A. | Winter 2025 | 801 | 03:00 pm | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Foundation Topics in Social Work | Keren-Kolb, Elizabeth F. | Winter 2025 | 002 | 09:30 am | 12:30 pm | View Course |