ABOUT ME

BACKGROUND

I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. From an early age I possessed a passion for helping others, thus choosing to become a Special Education teacher was a natural career choice.  Due to it’s reputation for training some of the finest teachers in the state of Ohio, I studied to become a Special Education teacher (an Intervention Specialist) at the University of Dayton. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Dayton.  

Since graduating, I worked as a Special Education teacher at a local high school for 15 years.  While working with the students and their parents in the school, I found that many children and their parents have other personal struggles that they need help working through, which also influence the child’s learning and social development.  While still teaching full-time during the day, I went back to school to study Mental Health Counseling at Wright State University. I graduated with a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling with a focus in marriage and family counseling in 2013.  I also am an adjunct professor at Wright State University in their education departmen.

Due to my background and experience as both an educator and a counselor, I feel I have a unique understanding and insight which allows me to help children, young adults, couples, and families who are experiencing personal life challenges.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

To keep current on various mental health-related topics, I am a member of several professional organizations; the American Counseling Association, and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

LICENSES AND DEGREES

  • Intervention Specialist K-12: Mild-Moderate (BS - University of Dayton)

  • Community Mental Health Counselor (Masters - Wright State University)

    • Concentration: Marriage and Family

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (E.1700158 OHIO)