Department

• Cultural and Social Studies

Position

• Assistant Professor

• Social Work Field Education Coordinator

Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska       July 2015-present
Social Work Program, Assistant Professor and Field Education Coordinator
Serve through teaching two courses as part of the Magis Core and facilitate the senior field education component, integrating the CSWE competencies and practice behaviors.  Update forms, manuals, and course management system to increase student access to services through digital course connection and mobile technology.  Network within the community to build and maintain practicum partnerships.  Mentor students through course and career exploration.

• University of Nebraska at Omaha - Masters of Social Work, 1998
• Nebraska Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Social Work, 1993

Certifications

Licensed Master Social Worker, License #1076 Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, License #2605

Presentations

• American Association of State Colleges and Universities: “Unraveling One’s Worldview – Teaching Skills for Respecting Difference Through a Lens of Religion/Spirituality”, 2014
• Nebraska Women in Higher Education Leadership Conference: Women Achieving Dreams: Are we There Yet?” My break out session was one hour long and titled “Returning to 4th Grade: Skills for the Lunchroom and Beyond;, 2010