Educational Experience

• Masters of Science in Education in Counseling from the Counselor Education Department of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY, 2004.
• Certificate of Advanced Study from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY, 2004.
• Nationally Certified Counselor from the National Board of Certified Counselors, 2004.
• New York State School Counselor Certification, 2004.
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honors, Magna Cum Laude, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Graduated May 1997; Research in Stress and Coping.
• Certified Lay Speaker, Troy Annual Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY

Professional Experience

• Student Advocate/ School Counselor (K-12), Beekmantown Central School District, Beekmantown, NY and Chazy Central Rural School District, Chazy, NY; developed original school-wide programs, facilitate original organization and study skills program, monthly school-wide character education assemblies, Coach for Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Initiative, Child-based Intervention Team (CBIT), Committee on Special Education (CSE), 2004-Present.
• Adjunct Lecturer in the Counselor Education Department of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY, 2006-Present.
• Assistant Instructor, About Face Program, Workforce Investment Bureau of One WorkSource, New York Department of Labor, Plattsburgh, New York, in conjunction with The Paxen Group, Inc. Melbourne , Florida; AuSable Valley Central School District, AuSable, NY and Plattsburgh City School District, Plattsburgh, NY, 2005.
• Facilitator, C.H.I.L.L. (Choose How I Live Life) Anger Management Program, Catholic Charities, Plattsburgh, NY, 2004.
• Mental Health Technician, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit at Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital, Plattsburgh, NY, 2002-2004.
• Family Specialist/Treatment Foster Care Case Manager, Behavioral Health Services North, The Family Corner, Plattsburgh, NY; Trainer for Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), 2000-2002.
• Director of Operations/Consultant; Director of Recreational Services, Shadybrook Learning Center, Moodus, CT Directed educational, recreational, and vocational programs, responsible for a staff of 80 people serving over 120 youth and adults (ages 6 and older) with various special needs, 1997-2000.
• Research Assistant, Psychophysiology/Health Psychology, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY; Research concentration in stress and coping and the effects of stress on hypertension and cardiovascular reactivity; Honors thesis defense, 1995-1997.

Presented on the Following Topics

• Lifestyle Management
• Stress and Coping
• Positive Youth Development and Leadership
• Parenting Strategies
• Counseling Techniques
• Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Family and Child Organization Strategies
• Professional Advocacy and Development
• Attachment Disorders
• Greif and Loss
• Bullying, Harassment and Conflict Resolution
• Character Education
• School-wide Behavioral Intervention and Support Initiatives
• Career Development

Agency and Location of Presentations:

• Newfield Central School District, Elementary School, Newfield, NY
• Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS), Capital Region BOCES, 2009 Annual Coaches Forum, Hudson Valley Resort and Spa, Kerhonkson, NY
• Partners in Tranistion through Champlain Valley Educational Services and the Model Transition Program at the University at Buffalo: You Hold the Key to Your Future Conference at Plattsburgh State University, Plattsburgh, NY
• Northeastern Clinton Cenrtal School District, Champlain, NY
• Fordham Preparatory School, Bronx, NY
• Gates-Chili Central School District, Rochester, NY
• Girls Scouts of America, Beekmantown, NY
• Lyon Mountain United Methodist Church, Lyon Mountain, NY
• Fourth Annual United Federation of Teachers Guidance Counselor Conference, New York NY
• New York State School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Syracuse and Saratoga Springs, NY
• Foster Family-Based Treatment Association, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and New York City, NY
• New York State School Counselor Association, Region V, Saranac Lake, NY
• Chazy Central Rural School District, Chazy, NY
• Beekmantown Central School District, Beekmantown, NY
• Eastern Adirondack Healthcare Network, Plattsburgh, NY
• Northern Adirondack Central School District, Ellenburg, NY
• The North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Canandaigua, NY
• The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology National Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC
• Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
• State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY
• Behavioral Health Services North, Plattsburgh, NY
• Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital, Plattsburgh, NY

Leadership, Awards, and Affiliations

• Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, Rho Psi President
  
• Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology, Syracuse University Chapter President
  
• Syracuse University Student Leadership Council                                    
• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 
  
• Golden Key National Honors Society                                        
• Syracuse University Honors Program    
  
• Syracuse University Honors Thesis Award                                 
• Chancellor’s Scholarship                                 
  
• Harold Mitchell Scholarship                                                     
• Outstanding Achievement in Psychology Award 
  
• Edward Gardner Research Award
• Eastern Adirondack Healthcare Network Professional Recognition Award                                            
• American School Counselor Association (ASCA) (affiliate)
• American Counseling Association (ACA) (affiliate)                      
• American Psychological Association (APA) (affiliate)
• New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) (affiliate)