معرفی
Erin Butts, MSW, serves as an Assistant Professor in Carroll College's MSW program, returning to her alma mater where she earned her undergraduate social work degree. Guided by the motto "Non Scholae Sed Vitae" (Not for school, but for life), she integrates community service with academic practice through ongoing collaborations with Helena-area non-profits.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Carroll College
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Montana, Missoula
Professor Butts' research centers on child and adolescent trauma, with specialized focus on Native American children's experiences through her work at the National Native Children’s Trauma Center. Her practice extends to integrated school mental health systems developed during tenure with the Montana Office of Public Instruction and Great Falls Public Schools, alongside direct service for homeless and street-dependent youth in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Professor Butts maintains active community partnerships including AmeriCorps*VISTA initiatives and parish-based programs, though specific research labs or teams at Carroll College aren't detailed in available materials. Her professional narrative remains deeply intertwined with Montana's social service landscape and indigenous community trauma support systems.
