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My blogs
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Occupation | Professor and School Psychologist |
| Introduction | Professionally, my focus has always centered on children, with career transitions in teaching (SDA and public), administrating, consultation, business owner, psychiatric therapist, clinical director, and school psychologist. I became adjunct faculty at Andrews University in 2005, transitioning this past summer to full time special education program coordinator, teaching traditional, on-line, and WEB-CT courses pertaining to exceptional children, special education, and educational/school psychology. I also continue a parallel practice in school psychology (recently retired from Indiana schools and is now affiliated with a Michigan ISD) and believe ongoing clinical experiences bring a fresh awareness of current trends involving development, education, and advocacy of children and their families. |
| Interests | Expanding and bettering my world and that of others, quiet times with God, treasured moments with family and friends, travel and adventure (anytime, anywhere), music (piano, eclectic listening, shower vocalist), photography (people/places/nature), gardening (“Mom moves plants/bushes/trees like people move furniture!” – latest project is a square foot organic garden and orchard), cooking (the yummy stuff), creative writing (largely still in my head), reading (spiritual, bio, historical), and recreation (most water activities, hiking, camping, v-ball, s-ball). Satisfaction is derived through empowering those experiencing difficulties and volunteering with Red Cross disaster mental health services. |
| Favorite Movies | Historical and biographical pieces, psychological and family studies, Planet Earth, Blue Planet, Marley and Me, Secret Life of Bees, August Rush, The Bucket List, Pay it Forward, Kite Runner, The Case For Creator/Christ/Faith |
| Favorite Music | Classical, contemporary Christian, jazz, r/r, vocal, easy listening, David Foster, Michael McDonald, Michael Bolton, Il Divo, Sarah Brightman, Josh Grobin, Il Divo, etc. etc. etc. |
| Favorite Books | AUTHORS: The Word of God, Dan Allendar, Mitch Albom, Jane Austin, Steve Berry, Henry Blackaby, John Eldridge, Malcolm Gladwell, Robert Ludlum, James Michener, Jodi Picoult, Chaim Potok, Martin Seligman, James Alexander Thom BOOKS: “Jesus Wants to Save Christians” - Rob Bell; “Learning to Bow” – Bruce Feiler; “Marley and Me” – John Grogan; “Three Cups of Tea” – Greg Mortenson; Serve God, Save the Planet” – J. Matthew Sleeth; “Prayer” – Phillip Yancy; “The Shack” - William P Young |