I am originally from Western New York and moved to the Chicago land area for about 25 years before returning. While there I adopted two children. As a single adoptive mother who have special needs, I have devolved my time and energy to them. I view my students as an active learners of their own experiences and attempt to bring my own experiences into the classroom. I always seem to learn from my students as much as they learn for me.
Education Training
Ed.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Northern Illinois University, 2007
M.S. Counselor Education, Northern Illinois University, 1998
B.A. Psychology, Niagara University, 1988
B.B.A, Business Management, Niagara University, 1988
Research Interests
I am eclectic in my approach to research. I look at adoption and alternative ways families are made along with how they are perceived. Attachment theories has always been an interest of mine. How to provide therapy to children and adolescents is an important area of my research. Additionally, how to engage students into the learning process.
Presentations
Mother Goose (Annual State Conference of Illinois Counseling Association, November 15-17, 2001, Itasca, Illinois)
Discussion of the Issues Involved in the Need to Increase Supervision Regulatory Requirements in Illinois (Annual Conference of the American Association of State Counseling Boards, January 10-12, 2002, Tucson, Arizona)
Mothers Who Kill Their Children (Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Boston, Massachusetts)
