Expertise:
Ass Aspects of Social Work, Case Working with Migrant Workers, Crisis Intervention, Inmates, Social Work in Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Social Work in Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading (History, Biographies, Science Fiction, Politics), the Arts, Classical Music
Education Degrees:
Master of Social Work, Columbia University; Bachelor of Arts in Education, Saint Joseph's College; National Certification in School Social Work; Florida Teacher Certification as School Social Worker
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, Seminole Community Mental Health Center; Board Member, Florida Association of Social Workers; President, Florida Association of Student Services Administrators; School Social Work Association of America; National Association of Social Workers; National Network for Social Work Manage; Presidential Award Given at the State Conference, Florida Association of School Social Workers (2007); District Level Teacher of the Year, Seminole County, Florida (2000); Social Work Administrator of the Year, Florida Association of School Social Workers (1999); Outstanding Hispanic Achievement Award, Casa de Puerto Rico, Orlando, FL (1999); Outstanding Contributions to Student Services Certificate, Florida Department of Education (1995); Outstanding Leadership Award, Florida Association of School Social Workers (1994); Juan Ponce de Leon Award for Distinguished Services to Hispanic Community, Orlando FL (1992); Outstanding Services Award, Seminole Community Mental Health Center (1991); Distinguished Community Service Award, University of Central Florida (1991)
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was being awarded District Teacher of the Year in 2000.
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to enjoying the challenges her life and career have thrown her way.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in the profession because she wanted to participate in a job that fosters person-to-person relationships.