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1 CURRICULUM VITAE

Brenda L. Jones 19607 Wittenburg San Antonio, TX 78256 (210)-698-5346 E-mail address: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Education and Supervision awarded in 2009 by the Department of Counseling, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

 Dissertation: A Grounded Theory of the Course-Choosing Experiences of African American High School Students and their Families Related to Advanced-level Courses

Masters of Arts Degree in Guidance and Counseling awarded in 1984 by the Department of Counselor Education, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education awarded in May, 1974 from Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi. Graduated Cum Laude.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Assistant Professor The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, August, 2012 to present. Instructor of record for School Counseling Internship I, II, and III, Child & Adolescent Counseling in a System Context, Counseling in a Multicultural Setting, and Practicum in Counseling. Assigned to assist doctoral students in the co-teaching section of their internship requirements in Child & Adolescent Counseling and Multicultural counseling, 2014-2015.

Lecturer The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, August, 2011 to May, 2012. Instructor of record for School Counseling Internship I, II, III, and Child & Adolescent Counseling in a System Context.

The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, August, 2010 to December, 2010. Instructor of record for School Counseling Internship II & III; Child & Adolescent Counseling in a System Context; and Counseling in a Multicultural Setting.

The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, January, 2010 to May, 2010. Instructor of record for Practicum in Counseling and School Counseling Internship I.

Teaching Assistant and Co-Supervisor The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, August, 2009 to December, 2009. Teaching assistant with Dr. Elias Zambrano, Instructor of record, in the Introduction to School Counseling class; and Co-Supervisor and teaching assistant with Dr. Larry Golden, Instructor of record in the Practicum in Counseling class (Parent Consultation Center). 2 Graduate Assistant The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, September, 2006 – May, 2009, assisted the former Department Chair and several professors in the Counseling and Educational Psychology in  gathering scholarly articles for research through a literature review  preparing presentations for local, state, and national conferences  assisting the department chair, faculty, and staff in seeking CACREP accreditation for UTSA  preparing annotated bibliographies to be used in research and writing

Head Counselor Sandra Day O’Connor High School, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, February, 1997 – December, 2005  assisted the principal in the opening of this new school  served as the guidance program manager  provided direct guidance and counseling services to students  insured that the guidance program activities were in alignment with district and state guidelines  insured that the program was implemented properly and in a timely manner  mentored new counselors  provided professional relevant supervision and leadership to counselors  evaluated counselors and paraprofessional staff performances  served as building test coordinator  evaluated program activities for effective results

Counselor Communications Arts High School (a magnet school on the grounds of Taft High School (08/95—01/97), Taft High School (08/86—05/95) and Marshall High School (08/84—05/86), Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX  assisted the principals in the opening of Communications Arts and Taft High School  taught guidance curriculum lessons  counseled students individually and in groups  consulted with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students  coordinated with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students  participated in the planning and conducting of the district/school standardized testing program  interpreted test results to students and parents  involved students and parents in personalizing the students’ educational and career planning

Teaching Experiences John Jay High School, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, August, 1978 – May, 1984. Responsibilities included teaching business-level courses to special needs students; developing lesson plans; creating, administering and grading appropriate assessments; coordinating guest speakers and field trips; and sponsoring student leadership activities.

Southwest High School, Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, August, 1975 – May, 1978. Responsibilities included teaching business-level courses; assisting students in seeking job training stations; coordinating frequently with the students’ job training supervisor; developing lesson plans; creating, administering and grading assessments; coordinating guest speakers and field trips; and sponsoring student leadership activities. 3 Adjunct professor St. Philips College, Alamo Community College District, San Antonio, TX, August, 1979 – May, 1980. Responsibilities included developing course syllabi; teaching business technology courses; and creating, administering and grading assessment instruments.

SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteered at the Project Access Resource Center, a community-based program through Communities in School, that provides social services and counseling to resettlement families in San Antonio, Texas, for LPC hours, summer, 2009. Experiences included direct and indirect counseling services, consultation, and administrative tasks.

School-based field internship for doctoral degree program, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Spring, 2009 with Dr. Marcheta Evans, Instructor of record. Counseling setting: Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center, San Antonio, Texas; Co-Teaching with Dr. Larry Golden in the Practicum in Counseling class. Also Co-teaching with Dr. Beth Durodoye in the Introduction to Community Counseling class; Supervision: Assisted Dr. Larry Golden in providing supervision for master’s level counseling students. Counseling experiences included direct and indirect counseling services to at-risk students—individual and group counseling, consultation and administrative tasks. Supervisory experiences include providing direct and indirect supervision of master’s level counseling practicum students; assisting in the evaluation of practicum students; completing site visits with the supervisees’ practicum site supervisors; monitoring by instructor of my acquisition of supervisory skills; consultation; and administrative tasks. Co-teaching experiences include direct lecturing and class preparation.

School-based field internship for doctoral degree program, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Fall, 2008 with Dr. Albert Valadez, supervisor of record. Counseling setting: Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center, San Antonio, Texas; Co-Teaching with Dr. Larry Golden in the Family Counseling Theories and Practicum in counseling classes. Also Co-teaching with Dr. Shane Haberstroh with the master’s level comprehensive exam prep course; Supervision: Assisted Dr. Larry Golden in providing supervision for master’s level counseling students. Counseling experiences included direct and indirect counseling services to at-risk students—individual and group counseling, consultation, and administrative tasks. Supervisory experiences include providing direct and indirect supervision of master’s level counseling practicum students; assisting in the evaluation of practicum students; completing site visits with the supervisees’ practicum site supervisors; monitoring by instructor of my acquisition of supervisory skills; consultation; and administrative tasks. Co-teaching experiences include direct lecturing and class preparation.

Volunteered at the Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.—The Battered Women’s and Children’s Shelter, San Antonio, Texas for LPC hours, summer, 2008. Experiences included direct and indirect counseling services—individual and group counseling, consultation, and administrative tasks.

School-based field practicum in counseling supervision for doctoral degree program, The University of Texas at San Antonio, summer, 2008 with Dr. Heather Trepal, Instructor of record. Setting: The University of Texas at San Antonio, Family Life Clinic, San Antonio, Texas. Duties included providing supervision of master’s level counseling practicum students; assisting in the evaluation of practicum students; completing site visits with the supervisees’ practicum site supervisors; monitoring by instructor of my acquisition of supervisory skills; consultation; and administrative tasks.

Volunteered with Communities In Schools at Edison High School, San Antonio Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas for LPC hours, Spring, 2008. Experiences included direct and indirect 4 counseling services to at-risk students—individual and group counseling, consultation, and administrative tasks.

School-based field practicum for doctoral degree program, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Fall, 2007 with Dr. Thelma Duffey, Instructor of record. Setting: Communities in Schools, Harlandale Middle School, San Antonio, Texas. Completed under the supervision of a licensed professional counselor. Experiences included direct and indirect counseling services to at-risk students—individual and group counseling, consultation, and administrative tasks.

Volunteered at the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas for LPC hours, Summer, 2007. Experiences included direct counseling services to children and adolescents—individual and group counseling, intake and assessment, client surveys of services rendered, client surveys of intent for fall participation, and consultation.

School-based field practicum for doctoral degree program, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Spring, 2007 with Dr. Christine Lamadue, Instructor of record. Setting: Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department, San Antonio, Texas. Experiences included direct and indirect counseling services to adolescent detainees—individual and group counseling, consultation, and administrative tasks.

School-based Field Practicum for master’s degree program, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Fall, 1983 with Dr. Larry Golden, Instructor of record. Setting: John Jay High School, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas. Experiences included direct counseling services to students— individual and group counseling, consultation with school personnel or parents, classroom guidance, and assessment.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

August, 1997 to December, 2005, supervising counselor at O’Connor High School, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas. Experiences included:  targeting counselors’ technical competence in the fulfillment of guidance, counseling, consultation, coordination, program management, assessment, and professional standards  conducting live observations of counselors’ performances and providing them with in-depth feedback  assisting counselors in growing professionally in order to not only meet their needs, but also to meet the needs of students  ensuring that counselors adhere to ethical and legal standards while implementing the program  monitoring nine counselors’ and four paraprofessionals’ work habits and attitudes  monitoring and assisting counselors in need of improvement

August, 1998 to December 2005, supervising counselor for practicum students from The University of Texas at San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University, and Texas A & M University, Kingsville. Responsibilities included:  orienting the practicum students to campus policies and procedures  assisting students in accumulating practicum hours by providing meaningful guidance activities— individual and group counseling and classroom guidance in the following areas: 1. Guidance Curriculum 2. Individual Planning 3. Responsive Services 4. System Support 5  meeting with the students at least once a week to provide supervisory feedback on performance  completing interim evaluation reports  completing final evaluation reports

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Licensed Professional Counselor, 2009, license number, 62804 National Certified Counselor, 2007, certificate number 227115 Texas Professional School Counselor, 1985, certificate number-587626466 Texas Professional Vocational Counselor Certification, 1985, certificate number-587626466 Texas Provisional Vocational-Handicapped Office Education Teacher Certification, 1978, certificate number-587626466 Texas Provisional Vocational-Office Education Teacher Certificate, C.V.A.E., 1977, certificate number-58762-6466

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Computer skills – trained in SPSS, Words, and Power Point Assessment skills – trained in WAIS-III, MMPI-2, TAKS, SAT, ACT, PSAT, and DAT.

PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles in Progress: Jones, B. L. & Iruegas, J. R. (2014). Perceptions of skin color in the Hispanic community. (A qualitative research study in progress).

Jones, B. L., Durodoye, B., & Tello, A. (2014), Creativity in supervision: Addressing divergent thinking. (Writing in progress)

Durodoye, B., Jones, B. L., Durodoye, B., & Tello, A. (2014). The use of creative techniques in supervision: Applying a multicultural focus. (Writing in progress).

Jone, B. L. (2011). Factors that influence Black students to enroll in advanced-level courses. (Writing in progress).

Professional Organization Publications: Henderson, P., Cook, K., Zambrano, E., Somody, C., & Jones, B. (2009). Being a Good Counselor Boss: A Sampling of Effective Administrative Supervision Practices. ACES Spectrum, 69, 14.

Jones, B., Dominguez, S., & Durodoye, B. (2008) Career maturity and ethnically diverse high school students. Career Convergence Web Magazine. (September, 2008).

Book Chapter: Jones, B. L. (2006). Implementing a career guidance and educational planning program at the high school level. In L. B. Golden & P. Henderson (Eds.), Case studies in school counseling (pp. 188-201). Upper saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall. 6 Book Reviews: Jones, B. L. (2009, April). [Review of the book Parenting after divorce: Resolving conflicts and meeting your children’s needs (2nd ed.), by Philip M. Stahl]. The Family Journal, 17, 195.

Jones, B. L. (2008). [Review of the book Swallowed by a snake: The gift of the masculine side of healing (2nd ed.)] by Golden, Thomas R.]. The Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 3, 93.

Newsletter Publications: Jones, B. L. (1997, October). Celebrating caregiving, diversity and longevity in San Antonio. TCA Guidelines, 47, 1 & 6.

Jones, B. L. (1997). Integrating Human Rights in Schools, Texas School Counselor Association Newsletter.

EDITORIAL BOARDS

Reviewer for the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2011 to present

Reviewer for the Journal of School Counseling, 2011 to present

GRANT AWARDS

The University of Texas at San Antonio Small Grant (for travel, per diem and boarding expenses to the Association for Counseling Education and Supervision National Conference – October, 2009, $700.

Texas Counseling Association Educational Endowment Award (to cover dissertation research expenses), presented at the 2008 TCA Professional Growth Conference in Houston, TX, $300.

The University of Texas at San Antonio Small Grant (for travel, per diem and boarding expenses to the Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference – November, 2008, and for the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education National Conference – October, 2008), $700.

The University of Texas at San Antonio Small Grant (for travel, per diem and boarding expenses to the American Counseling Association Southern Region Emerging Leaders Orientation Launch), October, 2006, $600.

The Northside Educational Foundation Grant (to open the O’Connor High School Career Center after school for students and parents to actively engage in the students’ career awareness and exploration), March, 1999, $500.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

National: Say What? Effective Cross Cultural Communication in the Therapeutic Relationship. Jones, B., Durodoye, B, and Tello, A. March 15, 2015. The American Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Orlando, Fl.

Creative Activities to Help Counseling Students Explore White Privilege. Cook, K., Jones, B., Durodoye, B., Miller L. C., & Lusk, A., March, 2012. The American Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, San Francisco, CA. 7

The Parent Consultation Center. Golden, L., Cook, K., & Jones, B. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, October, 2009, San Diego, CA.

Teaching Counseling Professionals to Be Good Bosses in Their Work Settings Through Providing Meaningful and Effective Administrative Supervision. Henderson, P., Cook, K., Zambrano, E., & Jones, B. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, October, 2009, San Diego, CA.

Supervision of School Counselors, Cook, K., Henderson, P., Zambrano, E., & Jones, B. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, October, 2008, Houston, TX.

Assessing Immediate Suicide Risk: Integrating Two Semi-structured Clinical Interviews with High Risk Assessment Factors, Juhnke, G. A., Jones, B., Lebron-Striker, M., Costantino, M., Vallejo, G., Boie, I., & Leeth, C. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education National Conference, September, 2008, Dallas, TX.

Emerging Leaders Orientation Launch, Evans, M. & Jones, B. American Counseling Association Southern Region Conference October, 2006, Huntsville, AL.

ASCA Secondary Counselor of the Year--Establishing A Winning Guidance Program, Jones, B. American School Counselor Association Conference, June, 1997, Nashville, TN.

Counselors and Principals Working Effectively Together, Harris, R. & Jones, B. National Association of Secondary School Principals State Conference, March, 1994, Austin, TX.

State: Essentials for Directors of Guidance: Maintaining a Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program in a House Bill 5 Environment. Jones, B., Zambrano, E., Bustos, V., Cox, E., Healy, D., and Snyder, J., November, 2014. Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference First Six-Hour Learning Institute Session, Dallas, Texas.

Infusing Spirituality and Indigenous Forms of Healing Into Counseling. Jones, B., and Avent, J., November, 2014, Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Dallas, Texas.

Confronting the Taboo: Preparing Counselor Educators to Infuse Spirituality and Indigenous Forms of Healing into Their Curricula. Jones, B. & Avent, J., February, 2014. Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Mid-Winter Conference, Austin, TX.

Putting Theoretical Approaches to Practice in Higher Education: Infusing the Texas Education Model for School Counselors at School Counselor Internship Sites. Jones, B., Zambrano, E., Arp, A., & Cepeda, F., February, 2013, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Mid-Winter Conference, Austin, TX.

Reflections on a Relational-Cultural Approach to Mentoring in Counselor Education and Supervision. Trepal, H., Duffey, T., Corola, P. & Jones, B., February 2012, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervisor Mid-Winter Conference, Austin, TX.

Evaluating Counselor Professional Performance Fairly (A Supervision Track Session), Henderson, P., Zambrano, E., & Jones, B., February 2010, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Mid-Winter Conference, Austin, TX. 8

Feeling Safe: Empowering Clients to Take Advantage of Counseling (A 3-hour Ethics Track Session). Henderson, P., Jones, B., & Zambrano, E., February 2010, Texas Counseling Association School Counselors Conference, Galveston, TX. Factors That Influence Black Students to Enroll in Advanced-Level Courses. Jones, B., November, 2010, Texas Counseling Association Annual Professional Growth Conference, Austin, TX.

Evaluating Counselor Professional Performance Fairly. Henderson, P., Zambrano, E., & Jones, B., November 2010, Texas Counseling Association Annual Professional Growth Conference, Austin, TX.

Feeling Safe: Empowering Clients to Take Advantage of Counseling. Henderson, P., Jones, B., Zambrano, E., & Cook, K., November, 2010, Texas Counseling Association Annual Professional Growth Conference, Austin, TX.

Being a Good Boss: Providing Meaningful Administrative Supervision in Counseling. Henderson, P., Zambrano, E., Jones, B. L., & Cook, K. Secondary School Counselors Conference, February, 2009, Austin, TX.

Teaching Counseling Professionals to Be Good Bosses: Providing Meaningful Administrative Supervision. Cook, K., Henderson, P., Jones, B., Somody, C., & Zambrano, E. Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Mid-Winter Conference, January, 2009, Austin, TX.

Making Your Vision A Reality: Enhancing Your Administrative Supervision Skills. Henderson, P, Jones, B., & Cook, K., November, 2009, Texas Counseling Association Pre-Conference Workshop, Dallas, TX.

Being a Good Boss: Providing Meaningful Administrative Supervision in Counseling. Henderson, P. Zambrano, E., & Jones, B. Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, November, 2009, Dallas, TX.

Enhancing Cultural Awareness Via Teaching and Learning Activities: Creative Resources for Counselors, Durodoye, B., & Jones, B. Texas Counseling Association 52nd Annual Professional Growth Conference, November, 2008, Houston, TX.

Counseling 4 kids—Implementing a Comprehensive Guidance Program In Your District, Jones, B. & Miller, T. Texas Education Agency State Conference, March, 2002, Austin, TX.

Fix Me Please and Do It Fast!-Impact Therapy, Jones, B. & Steves, K. Texas Counseling Association Annual Professional Growth Conference, November, 2000, Houston, TX.

Breaking Away—A Transition-to-College Program for High School Juniors and Seniors, Jones, B. Texas Association of College Admission Counselors Spring Conference, April, 1999, Austin, TX.

TSCA Secondary Counselor of the Year--Help! I’m New, Jones, B. Texas School Counselor Association State Conference, November, 1996, Fort Worth, Texas.

Regional and Local: Overcoming the Fear: Helping Student Counselors Work Competently with Diverse Clientele. Jones, B., Durodoye, B., & Tello, A. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, October 11, 2014, Birmingham, AL. 9

Being a Good Boss: Providing Relevant Supervision for School Counselors. Henderson, P. Zambrano, E., & Jones, B. Director of Guidance Conference, September 13, 2010, San Antonio, TX.

Factors That Influence Middle-Class African American High School Students to Enroll in Advanced- Level Courses. Jones, B., January, 2010, South Texas Counseling Association Winter Workshop Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Feeling Safe: Empowering Clients to Take Advantage of Counseling. Jones, B., January, 2010, South Texas Counseling Association Winter Workshop Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Addressing Barriers Created by Poverty and Identifying Resources for Post-Secondary Opportunities, Evans, M., Duffey, T., Jones, B. & Zambrano, E. The University of Texas at San Antonio, February, 2007, San Antonio, TX.

Multiculturalism, Diversity and Poverty: First Generation College Grant Workshop, Evans, M., Zambrano, E., Duffy, T. & Jones, B. The University of Texas at San Antonio, October, 2006, San Antonio, TX.

Fix Me Please and Do It Fast!, Jones, B. & Steves, K. South Texas Counseling Association Winter Workshop, January, 2002, San Antonio, TX.

Celebrating the Diversity of Race, Ethnicity and Culture in San Antonio, Jones, B. Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development 29th Annual Conference, March, 2001, San Antonio, TX.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS

Addressing Multiculturalism on an Elementary Campus, Jones, B. Guest speaker at Evers Elementary School, Northside ISD, February 17, 2014, San Antonio, Texas.

Enhancing Mother and Son Relationships, Jones, B., Guest speaker at Vale Middle School parent night program, Northside ISD, November 1, 2013, San Antonio, Texas.

Counseling for Social Advocacy, Jones, B. Guest lecturer at The University of Texas at San Antonio master’s and doctoral-level elective course (Dr. Beth Durodoye, Professor), October 6, 2009, San Antonio, TX.

Counseling the Adolescent: Individual and the Family, Jones, B., Guest lecturer at The University of Texas at San Antonio, Introduction to Community Counseling, a master’s-level required course (Dr. Beth Durodoye, Professor), September 30, 2009, San Antonio, TX.

Qualitative Research, Jones, B. Guest lecturer at The University of Texas at San Antonio doctoral-level required class (Dr. Shane Haberstroh, Professor), June 2, 2009, San Antonio, TX.

Behavior and Emotional Disorders, Jones, B. The University of Texas at San Antonio graduate-level counseling elective class (Dr. Gerald Juhnke, Professor), July, 2008, San Antonio, TX.

Texas Scholars Program, Jones, B. Connally Middle School, Northside ISD, December, 2007 and December, 2008. San Antonio, TX. 10 Gestalt Therapy, Jones, B. The University of Texas at San Antonio graduate-level counseling theories class (Dr. Shane Haberstroh and Dr. Heather Trepal, Professors), October, 2006, San Antonio, TX.

Volunteer Fair/Career Day, Communications Arts and O’Connor High School, Northside ISD, 1996 to 2005, San Antonio, TX.

PSAT Parent Night Program, Taft, Communications Arts and O’Connor High Schools, Northside ISD, 1994 to 2005, San Antonio, TX.

Dealing With The Death of a Student On Campus, O’Connor High School, Northside ISD, 2004, San Antonio, TX.

Creating Conditions for Student Success, O’Connor High School, Northside ISD, 2003, San Antonio, TX.

Breaking Away Program, Taft and O’Connor High Schools, Northside ISD, 1987 to 2002, San Antonio, TX. Communicating Effectively With Your Teen, O’Connor High School, 1999 and Taft High School, 1993.

Implementing A Comprehensive Guidance Program On A High School Campus, Our Lady of the Lake University graduate-level classes for students majoring in counselor education, 1992 to 1996, San Antonio, TX.

Parent Involvement Night, Taft High School, Northside ISD, 1993, San Antonio, TX.

Networking With Parents, Taft High School, Northside ISD, 1992, San Antonio, TX.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

The University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Counseling, currently serving on three qualitative Research dissertation committees (2014-2015) The University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Counseling, Co-organizer of the 2014 Counseling Faculty Retreat and Strategic Planning, Comfort, TX (2014) The University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Counseling, Co-teaching with doctoral student in Child and Adolescent Counseling and Multiculturalism in Counseling (2014-2015) The University of Texas at San Antonio, Chi Sigma Iota (National Honor Society for Counseling) Advisor (2014 to present), Co-Advisor (2012 to 2014) Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Board Member at Large/School Counseling 2014-2015—Organized the first Learning Institutes for Directors of Guidance at the TCA and TSCA Professional Growth Conferences, 2014 & 2015, Committee Member, 2012, Chair, School Issues Committee, 2010 American Counseling Association, Awards Committee Member (2010-2013) Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) 2012 Conference proposal reviewer, (2012) The Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) committee member, (2011) University of Texas at San Antonio, assisted with CACREP accreditation (2007-2008) Texas Counseling Association – In Charge of Programs, 2013 Conference in San Antonio, TX; Conference Presenter (2008); State Conference Program Facilitator (2006); Awards Committee Chairperson (2001 and 2003); Director of Social Services for the State Professional Growth Conference (1997); Committee Chair (1992); Program Chair 2013 Professional Growth 11 Conference (2013) Baumberger Endowment, Scholarship Selection Board Member (Spring, 2003 to 2007) Texas School Counseling Association Awards Committee Chairperson (1997); Presenter at State Convention and Human Rights Chair (1996) South Texas Counseling Association – Winter Workshop Co-Chairman (1996); Board member, Secretary (1995), Committee Member (1994), and Winter Workshop Session Presenter Texas Association of College Admissions Counselors, Resident Faculty Member at the Rice University week-long Summer Counselor Training Workshop for new counselors (1987-1994) San Antonio Area Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors President (1990-1991) Northside Counselors Association, Secretary, Scholarship Chair, and High School Representative Northside ISD, Educational Improvement Council (District-Wide Site Based Management Team) Northside ISD Guidance Leadership Team and Steering Committee, assisted, under the direction of Dr. Patricia Henderson, in revising the Northside ISD guidance curriculum. This curriculum was later adopted by the State of Texas as the model for school counseling, Pre-K – 12th Grade Program Development Guide: A Model Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Program for Texas Public Schools. Northside ISD Goal Setting Team, wrote lesson plans and provided curriculum resources for Teachers O’Connor and Communications Arts High Schools, School Advisory Team (Site-Based Management – campus level) Our Lady of the Lake University, presented numerous years to students in Counselor Education classes on high school counseling, instructor, Dr. Patricia Henderson. St. Mary’s University, City-wide Financial Aid Committee Videotaped and aired on KSAT-12, an ABC affiliate in San Antonio, in a week-long series, “Life Planning For the Future” Coordinated and sponsored community-based activities for foreign exchange students Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (scholarship section and fundraising and mentoring program)

OTHER TRAINING

Applying Theory to Practice (1992, 2003, & 2004) conducted by Dr. Ed Jacobs, Impact Therapy, San Antonio, TX.

Educational Tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe (June, 2001) sponsored by the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development.

Reality Therapy in the Year 2000 (2000) conducted by Dr. William Glasser.

Putting Theory into Practice – Focusing on Impact Therapy, REBT, TA, and Gestalt Therapy, (July, 2010) conducted by Dr. Ed Jacobs, Impact Therapy Associates, Morgantown, VA, 18 contact hours.

HONORS AND AWARDS

The University of Texas at San Antonio, Chi Sigma Iota (National Honor Society for Counseling) Advisor Award (2014) Exceptional Scholars-Talented Tenth Award, George Washington Carver Community Cultural Center Library (2012) Presidential Dissertation Fellowship, $2,500, from the University of Texas at San Antonio, 2009 Texas Career Development Association, Merit Award, Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Counseling (2008) South Texas Counseling Association, doctoral student scholarship, $500, (May, 2008) 12 Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Honor Society, (2008) Sigma Alpha Chi University of Texas at San Antonio Counseling Honor Society, secretary (2008) Alpha Chi Junior/Senior National Honor Society, (2008) Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society (2008) Texas Counseling Association Distinguished Service Award (2003) American School Counselors High School Counselor of the Year Award (1998) Ebony Magazine Contemporary Black Women feature article, Vol. LIII, No. 5 (March, 1998) Texas School Counselors Association Rhosine Fleming Memorial Award, High School Counselor of the Year Award (1997) Jet Magazine People Section Recognition, Vol. 93, No. 1 (November, 1997) Texas School Counselors Association Jesus Juarez Emerging Leader Award, 1996 Phi Delta Kappa member South Texas Counseling Association High School Counselor of the Year Award, 1996 Honorary Life Member, Texas PTA September, 1991 to present John Jay High School Teacher of the Year Award (1983)

ORGANIZATIONS

American Counseling Association Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development Association for Creativity in Counseling Texas Counseling Association Texas Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development South Texas Counseling Association Phi Delta Kappa Member American School Counseling Association Texas School Counseling Association Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Texas Career Development Association Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Chi Sigma Iota, Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter, The University of Texas at San Antonio

REFERENCES

Dr. Deborah Healy Former Director of Guidance Northside Independent School District Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Email address: [email protected] 210-434-6711 (office) 210-860-3862 (cell) Dr. Beth Durodoye College of Education P.O. Box 8131 Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development Georgia Southern University [email protected] 13 Statesboro, GA 30460-8131 912-478-8583 Dr. Patricia Henderson Private Consultant Retired Director of Guidance, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX 7934 Creek Trail San Antonio, TX 78250 Email address: [email protected] 210-647-1649 (home) 210-414-8007 (cell)