Type Of Business:
Sole proprietorship
Expertise:
Child trauma; Strategies in the classroom; Bullying prevention; Child development; Parenting education
Major Product/SVS:
Education; Neurological research
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Reading
Education Degrees:
Graduate Coursework in Child Development and Family Studies, The University of Akron (1980); Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Education, University of Wisconsin, Summa Cum Laude (1954)
Affiliations Awards:
Learning Forward
Work History:
Foster Parent Trainings, Cuyahoga County Department of Child and Family Services, Cleveland, OH (1998-Present); Teacher Continuing Education Course Instructor, Kent State University and Ashland University, Society for the Prevention of Violence (1996-Present); Designer of Two Internet Courses for The Trauma and Loss in Children Institute, Grosse Point Woods, MI (2007); Retired, Family Life Program, Office of Continuing Education, Cleveland Public Schools(1985-1997); On Site Course Facilitator, Women's Pre-Release Prison, Cleveland, OH (1987-1990)
Charity:
Participant, Ohio's Peacemaking Education Network; Parenting for Peaceful Families, Ohio Department of Health (1984-1987); Stark County Traumatized Child Task Force, OH; Parenting Classes, New Life Community Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
17
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the valuable information she acquired throughout her career.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she worked with children in Cleveland city schools for 15 years.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Oehlberg has published two books, and her third book, "Transforming Public Education," is soon to be published. She is very passionate about this issue, and hopes to continue raising awareness in school systems around the country.
In 2009, Belden Elementary School in Canton, Ohio, engaged Ms. Oehlberg as a consultant to develop an educational project that would guide the school in becoming trauma informed. The major focus was to create effective learning environments through the recognition by adults that their ability to remain in self-regulation, even during moments of tension, sets a classroom climate the permits students with traumatic stress to sense emotional security allowing them to learn. They also created a "safe place" for students to go to when they sensed personal distress in order to calm themselves, such as a bean bag chair in a private area. In 2011, the Ohio Department of Education ranked the school on a continuous improvement level, up two levels from the academic watch, where it had been since the rankings began, based on the state proficient scores for half the classrooms.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with child trauma cases; Consulting on educational strategies for stressed children; Teacher in service
Education Certifications:
Child Trauma Consultant, Institute of Trauma & Loss in Children, Grosse Pointe Hills, MI (1999); Child Grief Counselor, Michael's House, Cleveland, OH (1996); Child Assault Prevention Trainer, Women Against Rape, Columbus, OH (1984); Certified Child Trauma and Educational Specialist, The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
Awards/Honors:
Humanitarian Award, Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (1997); Volunteer Award, Northeastern Ohio Chapter, National Social Workers Association (1997); Outstanding Alumna Award, University of Wisconsin Home Economics Association (1984)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Oehlberg hopes to continue writing.