Disciplines/Field of Instruction

• Currently teaches undergraduate students in the fields of social services, psychology, and 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

• SSV 201 - Introduction to Human Services
• SSV 202 - Human Diversity
• SSV 215: Foundations and Calling
• SSV 301 - Social Welfare Agencies and Policies
• SSV 303 - Agency Field Experience
• SSV 307 - Generalist Practice, Model, and Theory
• SSV 405 - Special Populations
• SSV 401/CRJ 450 - Senior Seminar
• SSV 493 - Internship
• PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology
• PSY 301 - Sport Psychology
• PSY 313 - Abnormal Psychology
• CRJ - Probation and Parole
• SSC 310: Criminal Justice Systems and Theories

Presentations/Publications

• Presented at the PA Association of Criminal Justice Educators – “Promoting Effective Partnerships Between Social Service and Criminal Justice Agencies, 2023
• Published Article– “Interdisciplinary Service-Learning Strategies” (NOHS), 2018
• Poster Presentation at the National Organization of Human Services National Conference  “Interdisciplinary Service-Learning Strategies”, 2017
• 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 a series of trainings for first responders cultivating a community of proactive health and well-being
• Developing a series of trainings promoting collaboration between social service and criminal justice agencies
• Developing cooperative relationships with local human service agencies for field placement opportunities and agency assistance.

Awards and Distinctions Received

• Outstanding Support of Program Award (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County), 2023
• 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
• Geneva College Outstanding Service Award, 2017.

Miscellaneous

• Board Member - TRAILS Ministries
• Member - Beaver County Community and Law Enforcement Coalition
• Director of Vacation Bible School – First Baptist Church of New Castle
• Substitute Sunday School Teacher – First Baptist Church of New Castle
• College Ministry – First Baptist Church New Castle
• Advisory Board Member - Prevention Network (Family Group Decision Making)
• Board Member - Union Academic Advocates Association, Inc.
• President - Union Area Band Parents