Courses Taught |
- PSYC 2301, General Psychology. A survey of the major psychological topics, theories, and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
- PSYC 2314, Lifespan Development. A survey of research in the major topics of human development throughout the lifespan.
- PSYC 2308, Child Psychology. Addresses psychological development from conception through early and middle childhood, and adolescence.
- PSYC 2315, Psychology of Adjustment. Psychology of adjustment is the study of the processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments.
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Education |
- Liberty University, Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, 2020
- Tarleton State University, M.S., Educational Psychology, 2001
- University of Central Texas, B.S., Psychology, 1999
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Teaching Experience |
- Temple College, Faculty, 2015 - 2022
- Temple College, Adjunct Faculty, 2004 - 2014
- Central Texas College, Adjunct Faculty, 2003 - 2005
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Professional Experience |
- Temple College
- Private Practice, Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- Cedar Crest Hospital, Residential Treatment Center, and Clinic
- Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments
- Heart of Texas MHMR
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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Professional Presentations |
- “Stress and Wellness for Peace Officers,” Temple College Police Academy
- “Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace”, Annual Conference CTHRMA
- “Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue,” Killeen Police Department, Crisis Assistance Training
- “Professional Boundaries for Crisis Workers,” Temple Police Department, Crisis Assistance Training
- “Violence in Intimate Relationships,” Bell County Domestic Violence Task Force
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Awards |
NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award, 2023
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Research Interests |
- Student Mothers Lived Experiences at Community College
- Reducing Barriers to Success and Promoting Resilience and Persistence
- Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue in Mental Health Professionals
- Culture Role Socialization and Its Impact on Mental Well-Being
- Gender roles, power differences, and socially determined attitudes about gender.
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