Office Phone:  724-847-5236
sschinde@geneva.edu           

Disciplines/Field of Instruction

• Currently teach undergraduate students in the fields of human services and psychology, as well as the criminal justice minor
• Former Director of the Lawrence County Adult Probation and Parole Department
• Former Coordinator of the Lawrence County Intermediate Punishment Program
• Former Mental Health Specialist for the Beaver County Adult Probation and Parole Department

Degrees Received

• M.A. Professional Psychology, 1992, Geneva College
• B.S. Psychology and Chemistry, 1990, Geneva College

Courses Taught

• HSV 201 - Introduction to Human Services
• HSV 202 - Human Diversity
• HSV 215: Foundations and Calling
• HSV 301 - Social Welfare Agencies and Policies
• HSV 303 - Agency Field Experience
• HSV 307 - Generalist Practice, Model, and Theory
• PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology
• SSC 310: Criminal Justice Systems and Theories

Presentations/Publications

• Development of the Policy Manual for the Lawrence County Adult Probation and Parole Department, 1995
• Development of the Supervision Guidelines for the Lawrence County Adult Probation and Parole Department, 1995
• Development of the Megan′s Law and DNA testing policies for the Lawrence County Adult Probation and Parole Department, 1998

Current Projects

• Developing cooperative relationships with local human service agencies for field placement opportunities and agency assistance.

Awards and Distinctions Received

• Magic Maker's Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County, 2013 (for helping to develop a cooperative program with human service class that facilitates events for children on the waiting list for matches)
• Geneva College Excellence in Teaching Award, 2010
• Who′s Who Among America′s Teachers, 2005/2006

Miscellaneous

• Board Member - TRAILS Ministries
• Advisory Board Member - Prevention Network (Family Group Decision Making)
• Board Member - Union Academic Advocates Association, Inc.
• President - Union Area Band Parents