Jean Sienkewicz

BIO

Jean Sienkewicz's teaching focuses on social work practice and field education. She is especially committed to applying the principles of her professional practice to the classroom - building trust, facilitating relationships and allowing for all voices, especially those whose have been traditionally silenced, to be heard.

She previously served as Director of HIV+ Services at the statewide Vermont AIDS-Service Organization, Vermont CARES. Her 15 years of practice experience span a variety of Burlington, VT-community organizations, including the Committee On Temporary Shelter, Burlington Housing Authority, and the Pride Center of Vermont. She had more than ten years of part-time teaching experience in the Department of Social Work before joining UVM as a full-time lecturer in 2019. She took over the reins of the Field Education program as Coordinator in Fall 2020.

Courses

• Theory and Integration Seminar
• Social Work Practice I
• Field Experience I, II
• Foundation Year Field Practicum
• Specialized Practice Field Practicum

Awards and Achievements

• Graduate Student Senate Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Vermont (May 2021)
• Field Instructor of the Year, Department of Social Work, University of Vermont (March 2015)
• Nominee for the 2013 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award at the University of Vermont (May 2012)

Area(s) of expertise

• Generalist social work practice
• Social work field education
• LGBTQHIA+ inclusivity