Interview With a Field Instructor

Joanna Kipnis graduated from the Hunter School of Social Work in 2004; she has been a field instructor since 2008 and completed her Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) certification from Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work in 2009. Joanna has served as a field instructor in various settings including community mental health clinics and treatment centers. We hope you find the interview with Joanna helpful as she discusses her supervisory experiences with students versus employees and strategies for supporting student learning within the agency context.