At Westside Academy, we are focused on our students’ personal and social well-being along with their academic success. We work with our community partners to support our students in the classroom and beyond.
Student Support Team
Our student support team is here to help you!
Seidl Piazza
School Psychologist
dewittsa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 934-5029
Shira Njoya
School Social Worker
oltesvsa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 934-5039
Antoinette Means
School Support Teacher
meansax@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 934-5082
School Psychologists can help you with:
- Talking about any way that you are feeling during difficult times
- Finding ways to cope or deal with any emotions
- Helping set goals and figure out how to do your best learning
School Social Workers can help you with:
- Finding ways to cope or deal with emotions you may have during difficult times
- Provide resources to other people/places that can help you or your family if you need anything
Self Supports
For emergencies, please click here and contact one of the following resources for immediate assistance:
- Milwaukee Police Department
911 (Emergency) | 414-933-4444 (Non-emergency) - IMPACT 2-1-1
Call 211 or text your area code to TXT-211 [414-211] - Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from the secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. - Milwaukee County Crisis Hotline
- 414-257-7222
- Individuals seeking assistance can talk with a professional who is able to provide counseling, information and referrals to community resources. Also assists agencies and individuals working with suicidal individuals and/or people in crisis.
- Children’s Mobile Treatment Team (previously called MUTT) 24-hour crisis intervention services in Milwaukee
- 414-257-7621
- A telephone and mobile crisis service for children and adolescents (to age 18). Will answer questions and concerns about your child by phone or by meeting with you and your child in the community or at home.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - Suicide Prevention Hopeline
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Mindfulness
I am in control of me/Regulation
Connecting with ourselves and others/Restorative Practices
Internet Safety
Self-care/Compassion
Getting along/Making Friends/Social Skills
Free Educational Resources
During the school day, our students use many online programs to enhance learning that can also be accessed at home.
- ABCYA: Learning games for K–6
- Arcademics: Learning games for grades 1–6, including key math skills
- PBS Kids Games: Games for the whole family including social skills
- Funbrain Math: Math concepts using puzzles for grades 1–8
- Funbrain Books: Free digital access to select books for grades 1–8
- BrainPop Jr.: Activities in multiple subjects for grades K–8
- Milwaukee Public Library: Free digital access to books
These websites are also available through the MPS Student Toolbox and have been reviewed to be age appropriate and contain safe content.