Forty-two hours doctoral level coursework in counselor education, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Thirty hours postgraduate, masters level, certificate, coursework in school psychology, Texas State University, completed December 1990.

Master of Education, Texas State University, major in counseling and guidance, minor in psychology, received August 1980.

Bachelor of Arts, psychology, University of Texas at Austin, received December 1978.
 

School  Psychologist, North Kansas City School District, 2000 NE 46th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64116;  telephone (816) 413-5000; August 2008 - present.  Supervisor, Steven Beldin, telephone (816) 413-5000.  I evaluate and reevaluate students to determine initial and continuing eligibility for special education services.  I am a member of the Student Assistance  Team, where I help in the problem solving process for students who are experienceing academic, social/emotional and other concerns in school.  I consult with regular and special education staff.  I communicate frequently with parents to help in the problem solving process and share information about their students.

School Psychologist, Leavenworth County Special Education Cooperative, 730 First Terrace, Lansing, Kansas, 66043; telephone (913) 727-1755; August 2005 - August 2006.  Supervisor, Dr. Joy Fairley, telephone (913) 727-1755.  I participated in Student Support Team meetings, including writing student improvement plans for students experiencing difficulties in their classrooms.  I conducted psychological, academic, and social/emotional testing when students are referred for special education evaluations.  I consulted with regular and special education staff regarding classroom management and interventions.  I conducted reevaluations for students with IEPs. I  communicated frequently with parents to problem solve and share information about their children's progress.

School Psychologist, Lawrence Public Schools, 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044-1063; telephone (785) 832-5000; August 2003 - August 2005.  Supervisor: Dr. Trish Bransky, Principal Southwest Junior High, telephone (785) 832-5550.   I  participated in weekly Student Improvement Team meetings, and helped write student improvement plans for students experiencing difficulties in their classrooms.  When students were referred for special education assessments, I tested for psychological and academic concerns.  I chaired meetings where the results of assessments were discussed for purposes of determining special education need and eligibility.  After students with IEPs had been suspended a number of days, I conduct functional behavioral analyses and help with planning and implementing Manifestation Hearings.   I chaired a weekly SPED meeting for all special education staff.  I communicated frequently with parents to problem solve and share information about their children's progress.

School Psychologist, Special Services Cooperative, 510 Highway 24 East, Wamego, Kansas, 66547; telephone (785) 456-9195; August, 2002 - August, 2004.  Supervisor: Mike Bilderback, Director.  I worked with regular and special education staff to identify students in need of assistance either through regular education interventions or a referral for testing to determine the presence of an exceptionality.  If an exceptionality was suspected and regular education interventions were deemed insufficient to address the student's needs, the special education team would conduct testing in the area(s) of concern.  I participated in problem solving with teachers experiencing problems, and offered behavior management suggestions.  I also co-facilitated a therapy group for teenage girls at a high school in my district.

Editorial Associate, Cambridge University Press journal, Macroeconomic Dynamics, part time position at Washington University in St. Louis, 1997 - 2001, and at the University of Kansas, 2002 - present.  Supervisor: Joe Sicilian, 415 Snow Hall, Lawrence, Kansas, 66045; telephone (785) 864-2842.

School Psychologist, Special School District of St. Louis County, 12110 Clayton Road, Town and Country, Missouri, 63131; telephone (314) 989-8100; January, 1998 - July, 2002.  Supervisor: Marilyn Davis, Coordinator of Support Services. I tested students to determine their eligibility for special education services. Upon completion of testing,  I chaired staffings with parents, teachers, and other professionals as indicated. At that point the teams discussesed assessment findings and reached conclusions regarding the appropriateness of providing services to the students. Results of the assessments  and staffing were then incorporated into  formal reports I wrote and sent to parents.

Evaluator, Missouri Goodwill Industries, 4140 Forest Park Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63108; telephone (314) 371-6320; August, 1997 - December 1997.  Supervisor: Lee Cimmarata, Department Head of Rehabilitation.  I conducted extensive evaluations for individuals with disabilities referred through the Missouri Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Evaluations normally included cognitive and academic assessment and career exploration. Individuals were additionally assessed to determine their physical dexterity and strength, and their aptitude for specific occupations. I also led a group for the individuals undergoing evaluation and job training. Following 1 to 4 week evaluations I chaired staffings, made recommendations and referrals, and wrote evaluation reports.

Instructor (Psychology), Southwestern Illinois College, 2500 Carlyle Road, Belleville, Illinois 62221; telephone (618) 235-2700; December 1992 - January 1998.  Department head: Dr. Wayne Ault.  I taught both general psychology and educational psychology.

Counselor, Southwestern Illinois College, 2500 Carlyle Road, Belleville, Illinois 62221; telephone (618) 235-2700; October 1992 - July, 2002.  Dean of Counseling and Human Development: Fred Indenbaum.  I counseled students regarding their educational, professional, and personal goals.  I also conducted workshops and seminars designed to promote both the personal growth and academic success of students.

Volunteer Coordinator, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Southwestern Illinois College, 201 North Church, Belleville, Illinois 62220; telephone (618) 931-0600; July 1992 - October 1992.  Program Director: Joan Major.  I coordinated approximately 400 senior volunteers for St. Clair and Madison counties of Illinois. I recruited and matched new volunteers with non-profit service organizations in the community. I also participated in fund raising activities for RSVP, and I helped organize entertainment functions and recognition dinners for the volunteers in our agency.

Associate Clinical Psychologist, Travis State School, Webberville Road , Austin, Texas; telephone (512) 926-2410; January 1990 - June 1990. Head Psychologist: Dr. Dale Price.  I was in charge of writing and implementing behavior management programs and clinically assessing 70 developmentally delayed men. I trained staff about how to carry out individual behavior programs and conducted workshops for staff on psychological principles and behavior management techniques.

Case Manager, Pilot Parents Program, the Association for Retarded Citizens, 2818 San Gabriel, Austin, Texas; telephone (512) 476-7044; September 1988 - December 1989.  Agency Director: Susan Eason.  I managed a program designed to offer emotional support and information to the parents of children with disabilities. I matched new parents with volunteers trained in peer counseling techniques through our agency. I also offered an ongoing support group for all client and volunteer parents.

Volunteer Coordinator, United Action for the Elderly, 2222 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas; telephone (512) 476-6325; January 1985 - December 1988.  Program Director:  Suellen Mills.  I coordinated the activities of approximately twenty volunteers in the preparation and delivery of food for a Meals on Wheels program. This position required extensive personal interaction with volunteers and the elderly clients we served.

Unit Counselor, Austin State Hospital, 4110 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas; telephone (512) 452-0381;  June 1979 - August 1980.  Program Director: William Cottrell.  I counseled school age patients regarding their educational needs. To assess the clients accurately, I conducted educational testing and wrote reports, which were based on test results and my personal observations of each client. I would attempt to place those clients without high school diplomas or G.E.D.s in appropriate hospital programs to earn their G.E.D.s.

Therapist Technician, Texas School for the Blind, 4800 North Lamar, Austin, Texas; telephone (512) 454-8631; February 1978 - May 1979.  Program Director: Annette Faldyn. I carried out behavior management and recreational plans for two children with Rubella syndrome.
 

Kansas Licensed School Psychologist
License awarded October 30, 2005
Expiration date 10/30/2010
License # 450929535

Missouri Certified School Psychologist
K-12, Career SS
Certificate awarded 09/15/2008
Expiration date 09/15/2107
Certificate # 0429953

National Certified Counselor
Certificate # 47196

INTERNSHIPS

Unit Counselor, Austin State Hospital, Austin, Texas; June 1979 - August 1980; 150 hours earned to meet internship requirements for Master of Education program in counseling and guidance and the state of Texas psychological associate certification requirement. (This program no longer exists.)

School Psychology Intern, Austin Independent School District,  111 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78703;  February 1990 - May 1990; 165 hours. Hours earned to meet state of Texas psychological associate certification requirement.

School Psychology Intern, Balconies Cooperative of Eanes, Lake Travis, and Lago Vista Independent School, 601 Camp Craft Road, Austin, Texas 78746; September 1990 - December 1990; 150 hours. Hours earned to meet state of Texas psychological associate certification requirement.
 

Association for Specialists in Group Work, program title: "Career Group Classes for Students With Learning Disabilities," presented February 1997 in annual meetings at Athens, Georgia.

American Counseling Association, program title: "Transition: The Community College Connection," presented April 1997 in annual meetings at Orlando, Florida.
 

Awarded membership in Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and the Association of College Honor Societies.

Awarded membership in Phi Kappa Phi, an international, interdisciplinary academic honor society.
 

National Association for School Psychologists

American Counseling Association

Missouri Association for School Psychologists

Kansas Association for School Psychologists
 

Dr. Dan Wartick, Principal, North Kansas City High School, 620 E. 23rd Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri; telephone (816) 413-5900

Mike Bilderback, Director, Special Services Cooperative, 510 Highway 24 East, Wamego, Kansas, 66547; telephone (785) 456-9195

Marilyn Davis, Area Coordinator for Diagnostics, Special School District of St. Louis County, 12110 Clayton Road, Town and Country, Missouri, 63131; telephone (314) 989-8342.

Dave Henslee, Principal, Geggie Elementary School, 430 Bald Hill Road, Eureka, Missouri 63011; telephone (636) 938-2458.

Patricia K. Lurtz, Lead Counselor, Center for Student Development, Southwestern Illinois College, 4950 Maryville Rd., Granite City, Illinois 62040; telephone (618) 931-0600.

Dr. Joe Sicilian, Department Chair, University of Kansas, 415 Snow Hall, Lawrence, Kansas 66045; telephone (785) 864-2842