Employment - Early Career
Over 20-years of experience providing art therapy, counseling, leadership, and supervision, in public, private, and alternative school settings.
Professional School Counselor (2014-15SY)
Willmar School District, Willmar, MN
Professional Counselor/Art Therapist, Consultant (2013- 2014)
School Linked Program, Woodland Centers, Willmar, MN
Consultant (2013-2014)
Abraxas Youth and Family Services, Woodridge, IL
Program Director (2007–2013)
Abraxas Education, Woodridge, IL
Program Supervisor (2004–2006)
A Friend of the Family, Wilmington, DE
Art Therapist (2000 - 2002)
Eisenhower Cooperative, Worth, IL
Byrd School, Chicago, IL (Spring 2000)
Professional School Counselor (2014-15SY)
Willmar School District, Willmar, MN
- Provided direct care counseling services to students and their families
- Provided oversight of student assessment testing
- Provided art therapy to student considered at-risk
Professional Counselor/Art Therapist, Consultant (2013- 2014)
School Linked Program, Woodland Centers, Willmar, MN
- Provided direct care counseling services to students and their families in rural areas.
- Conducted diagnostic assessments.
- Behavior Modification and PBIS/RTI consultation.
Consultant (2013-2014)
Abraxas Youth and Family Services, Woodridge, IL
- Review and evaluate programming for adaptation for at-risk students.
- Enforce provisions of state education codes and rule for non-public school programs.
- Advise school offices on implementation for state and federal regulations
- Conduct research on areas related to non-public school programs.
Program Director (2007–2013)
Abraxas Education, Woodridge, IL
- Direct responsibility for the operation of three school programs providing services to over 300 at-risk youth in in-patient substance abuse treatment.
- Liaison with the IL State Board of Education and School Districts.
- Management of 3-million-dollar budget, including bringing in new programs.
- Development of academic curriculum and behavior modification programs for youth.
- Provided direct counseling services (art therapy) to students.
Program Supervisor (2004–2006)
A Friend of the Family, Wilmington, DE
- Responsible for operations of two school programs servicing over 100 at-risk students.
- Cobblestone School (2004 - 2006)
- Compass School, New Castle, DE (2002 - 2004)
- Implemented PBIS for 2 school wide programs for at-risk youth
- Held a caseload and provided art therapy services for students in need.
Art Therapist (2000 - 2002)
Eisenhower Cooperative, Worth, IL
- Internship assignment that led to employment - Art Therapist for elementary through high school students.
Byrd School, Chicago, IL (Spring 2000)
- Internship assignment - Conducting art therapy research with team of counselors under the supervision of Barbara Fish.