• I am entering my fifth year with Stafford County Schools. This is my fourth year at Conway.  I am excited to be returning and to be working with our amazing Conway team!

• I have 27 years of experience in the field of social work which 18 years consist of working for the Stafford County Department of Social Services. I also worked for the State Department of Social Services for 5 years. 

• My passion is working with our families. I assist families in accessing and utilizing school/community resources and help alleviate family stress so their child(ren) can function more effectively in school. I am the liaison between our families, other agencies, and Conway; helping to build trusting relationships and good communication to help support Conway’s student's success in school.

• This year I have an additional role; attendance. I will help families by addressing and eliminating barriers to ensure their students attend school daily.

• If you are aware of a need for community resources(counseling, food, Medicaid, etc.) for your families, please contact me.

• I am available @ Conway on alternating Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays. And on other days of the week, I support Ferry Farm Elementary.

Maribeth Crist is the School Psychologist at Hartwood and Conway Elementary. She is available at Conway every Thursday, Friday, and every other Monday. A majority of her time is spent completing the psychological assessment components for special education evaluations, although she also provides counseling support to students in need. In addition, she serves on the team in determining eligibility, collects data to determine 504 eligibility and helps craft those plans, and informs the formal Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) process.

As the Educational Diagnostician, I administer educational achievement tests to students who are going through the eligibility process for special education. I also spend time collaborating with teachers and other staff to brainstorm and develop strategies for our students.