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.