Expertise:
Ms. Craghead's expertise includes case management and crisis intervention.
Major Product/SVS:
Social Services including Programs for Developmentally Disabled Individuals
Hobbies/Sports:
Fishing, Gardening, Attending Eastside Baptist Church, Reading
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Minor in Psychology, Northeastern University (1984)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being recognized by TARC as a case manager with 'vision and commitment that never waivers.'
Charity:
Baptist Children's Advocate, Eastside Baptist Church; Sunday School Teacher, Eastside Baptist Church
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to see each service recipient as an individual with hopes and dreams first rather than simply a sum of their history.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she developed an interest in this field while taking special education classes in college.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Craghead works with children in state custody who have been severely physically and sexually abused and have been moved from placement to placement. By seeing each child as an individual, believing in them, attending their activities on her own time and celebrating in their successes, she has made a positive impact in their lives. She also gave a presentation at the Governor's Conference on Developmental Disabilities.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Writing Individual Plans, Advocating for Clients to Live Safely and Independently
Awards/Honors:
Honorable Mention, Quality Awards, Developmental Disabilities Service Division, Oklahoma Department of Human Services (2005, 2008); Certificate, Job Well Done, Oklahoma Department of Human Services (2005); Employee of the Quarter Award (2004); Nominee, Impact Award, Advocate-Case Manager, TARC Advocacy Awards Program (2004); Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteer Services, Oklahoma Department of Human Services (2002); Legislative Commendation, Citation of Congratulations, House of Representatives and the Senate, The State of Oklahoma (2002); Employee of the Month Award, Career Excellence, Oklahoma Department of Human Services (2002)