Our School Social Work

We, Ms. Lendzian-Piel and Ms. Hemmerle, are school social workers with Diakonie Düsseldorf at our school. 

We work on-site, and our office is located next to the school office in Room 111.

Since January 2022: Beate Lendzian-Piel
Mobile: 0174 / 150 72 60
Phone hours:
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:00
PM Friday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Email: schulsozialarbeit.hermann-gmeiner-schule@diakonie-duesseldorf.de

Since January 2023: Nicole Hemmerle
Mobile: 0152 / 063 579 28
Available by phone:
Tuesday through Thursday: 8:00 AM–1:00
PM Friday: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM

Email: schulsozialarbeit.hermann-gmeiner-schule@diakonie-duesseldorf.de

We in the school social work program know every student personally and support all classes through our regular programs.

We are here for you: 

  • Counseling for parents on parenting and life issues
  • Referrals to support services
  • Support with questions regarding the Education and Participation Package (BuT)
  • Parent café and involving parents in school life
  • Scheduling appointments with the school psychologist

We are here for your children:

  • Social learning – we learn together
  • Discussions regarding academic and personal issues
  • Organizing active and quiet recess
  • Democracy and tolerance through workshops and the student council
  • Support during conflicts, dispute resolution, and bullying
  • Support during the transition to secondary school
  • Counseling for school anxiety and school refusal

Our counseling services are confidential and voluntary for you and your children. We are bound by professional confidentiality.

 Useful Links/Partners: