JEANNIE A. DUKE, M.S.W. Practicum Director, Social Work Program University of Montevallo Station 6180 Montevallo, AL 35115 (205)665-6185 FAX (205)665-6186 email - [email protected]
______EDUCATION
1998- 1999 Ph.D courses – University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa – School of Social Work
1978 MSW, University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL. Master of Social Work Clinical Specialty.
1976 BSSW, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL. Major: Social Work Minor: Theatre
EMPLOYMENT: UNIVERSITY
1996-date Practicum Director, Social Work Program, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL. Subject: Social Work Practicum, Individual and Family Social Work, Practice, Skills
1988-1996 Assistant Professor and Director of the Professional Training Program, Department of Social Work, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. Subjects: Social Work Practicum, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, International Social Policy.
1985-1987 Assistant Professor, Department of Human Services, Social Work Program, Troy State University, Troy, AL. Subjects: Social Work Practicum Director, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Family and Child Services.
1980-1982 Adjunct Professor, Troy State University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL. Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL. Subject: Social Work, Psychology, Social and Rehabilitation Services.
EMPLOYMENT: PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
2006 – date Title IV-E Workshop Coordinator, Child Welfare Consortium. Developed workshops for the Department of Human Resources in locations across the state.
1996-1998 Clinical Social Worker/ Consultant , Quality Health Care, Inc., Hendrix Health Care, Double Springs, AL. Practice in geriatric individual, family and group therapy.
1989-1990 Consultant, Health Care for the Homeless, Birmingham, AL. Practice in staff training and program consultation.
1987-1988 Coordinator, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Psychiatry, Drug Free Program. Practice in development, implementation, and supervision of outpatient substance abuse program for teens and their families; individual, family, and group 1
EMPLOYMENT: PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE (CONTINUED)
therapy; grant writing and grant oversight; and development of school based teen prevention program.
1986- 1987 Field Interviewer, Behavior Research Institute, Colorado. Participated in nationwide study of adolescent behavior.
1982-1985 Social Worker III, Family and Child Services, Gateway Residential Program, Birmingham, AL. Practice in treatment of behaviorally/emotionally disturbed adolescents including intake screening and admissions, individual and family counseling, group therapy, program development, supervision of independent living program and staff, and supervision of student practicums.
1979-1982 Social Worker III, Department of Human Resources, Crisis Intervention Unit of Protective Services for Children, Montgomery, AL. Practice in crisis intervention with families with children, family therapy.
1981 Field Interviewer, Behavior Research Institute, Colorado. Participation in a national study of adolescent behavior.
1978-1979 Social Worker III, Department of Human Resources, Division of Family and Children's Services, Birmingham, AL. Practice in child welfare including investigation of child welfare complaints, counseling with abused children and families, placement evaluations, legal liaison with family court.
PROFESSIONAL REPORTS/ PRESENTATIONS
“Social work licensing workshop.” University of Montevallo. Montevallo, AL. November 20, 2015.
“Job coaching and effective supervision.” Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources Leadership Institute. Birmingham, AL. November 18, 2015.
“Vicarious resilience in rural child welfare workers: Moderating effects of compassion satisfaction.” With Dr. Jason Newell. CSWE Annual Conference, Denver , CO. October 17, 2015.
“Field education training (ethics) for current field instructors.” University of Montevallo. Februrary 16, 2015.
“Ethics and technology in social work.” Chilton Country Dept. of Human Resources. Clanton, AL. June 25, 2015.
“Thinking outside the box: Innovative practicum placements.” Roundtable discussion. Council on Social Work Education, Tampa, FL. October 23, 2014.
“What is your attitude: Effects of attitude in the workplace.” Regional Leadership Training Institute. Dept. of Human Resources. April 16, 2014.
“Social work licensing workshop.” University of Montevallo. Montevallo, AL. April 4, 2014 & November 7, 2014.
“Self-care for professionals.” (with Dr. Jason Newell) Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference. Natchez, Ms. October 17, 2013.
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PROFESSIONAL REPORTS/ PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED)
“Social work licensing workshop.” University of Montevallo. Montevallo, AL. November 5, 2013.
“Supervision and learning styles.” Shelby County Department of Human Resources. Columbiana, AL. December 2, 2013.
“Student practicum training” – 5 hour session, fall and spring semester, 2012-2013.
“Beyond the list: Assessment tools for social workers.” Workshop presented at the annual Perinatal Conference. Birmingham, AL. October, 2010.
“Licensing prepartation workshop.” Presented at the University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL. May, 2010.
“The multi-generational workplace.” Workshop presented at the annual Alabama Gerontological Conference. Montgomery, AL. April, 2010
“Using child welfare cases to teach practice behaviors.” Workshop presented at the Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference. Jacksonville, AL. October, 2010.
“Teaching practice behaviors through the use of child welfare case studies.” (with Dr. Jason Newell) Baccalaureate Program Director’s National Meeting. Atlanta, GA. March 19, 2010.
“Services of ACA and how we can help families in need.” Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama. Birmingham, AL. September 8, 2009.
“Adult learning and developing learning tasks for field education.” Field Education Training Workshop – Re-certification Training for Practicum Instructors. University of Montevallo. Montevallo, AL. November 6, 2009.
“Psyched out: Advocacy for the best in counseling and testing.” (with Dr. Dan Marullo) DHR Training Grant Workshops – Presentation: 4 sites (Montgomery, Thomasville, Tuscaloosa, Decatur). May 5-6, 27-28, 2009.
“Using child welfare cases to teach practice behaviors.” (with Dr. Jason Newell) presented at University of Alabama Child Welfare Conference. Montgomery, AL. August 27, 2009.
“Caring for the interveners.” Presented at Dothan Area Agency on Aging Conference. Dothan, AL. August 21, 2009.
“Compassion fatigue in caregivers.” Presented at Alabama Gerontological Society Annual Conference. Birmingham, AL. April 16, 2009.
“I’m scared: Impact of learning styles on field education.” Presented at Baccalaureate Program Director’s Meeting. Phoenix, Arizona. March 20, 2009.
“Adult learning and developing learning tasks for field education.” Field Education Training Workshop. Presented at Jacksonville State University. Jacksonville, Alabama. November 7, 2008.
“I’m bored, I’m scared: Affects of learning style differences on field education.” Presented at Alabama / Mississippi Social Work Education Conference. Auburn University. Auburn, Alabama. October 3, 2008.
“Effective supervision workshop.” Presented at the University of Montevallo. Montevallo, AL. January 9, 2007 / August 29, 2006.
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PROFESSIONAL REPORTS/ PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED)
“CSWE Site Visit.” Feb. 5-8, 2006, Feb. 7-9, 2007.
McNair Scholar Poster Presentation. BPD Annual Meeting – Los Angeles, California. Oct. 22, 2006.
“Learning styles and effective field education.” Workshop presented at the Alabama /Mississippi Social Work Education Conference. Tuscaloosa, AL. October 19, 2006.
“Gateway field education training.” Presented to Field Instructors. Birmingham, AL. May 11, 2006.
“Effective supervision.” Presented at the University of Montevallo. Montevallo, AL. January 10, 2005 / August 29, 2005
“Leadership training workshop.” Presented at Church of the Ascension. Vestavia, AL. January 28-30, 2005.
CSWE Site Visit- Feb. 15-18, 2005
“Preparing for the self-study.” Presented at Auburn University, Social Work Program, Reaffirmation Consultation. Auburn, AL. March 23-24, 2005.
“Practicum preparation workshop.” Presented to Jr. Social Work Students, University of Montevallo. Montevallo, AL. October 26, 2005.
“Smooth sailing: Planning and implementing the site visit” and “Social work employment through 2012.” Presented at the BPD Annual Meeting – Austin, Texas. November 3, 2005.
“Effective supervision.” Presented to Gateway. Birmingham, AL. August 2004.
“African american settlement houses.” Presented at the Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference. Tuscaloosa, AL. October 7, 2004.
“Networking for change.” Presented at the BPD National Conference. Detroit, Michigan. November 5, 2004.
“African american settlement houses.” Presented at the BPD National Conference. Detroit, Michigan. November 4, 2004.
“Roadstop: Program survival.” (Board Sponsored) Presented at the BPD National Conference. Detroit, Michigan. Nov. 6, 2004.
“Practicum preparation workshop.” Presented at the University of Montevallo Social Work Program. Montevallo, AL. November 10, 2004.
“Practicum instructor training for site visit.” Presented at the University of Montevallo Social Work Program. Montevallo, AL. August 28, 2003.
“Social work careers.” Junior College Counselors. University of Montevallo. Montevallo, AL. September 26, 2003.
“From myth to reality: Designing a curriculum for advocacy and social justice.” Presented at the Baccalaureate program Director’s Annual Meeting. Reno, NV. October 30, 2003.
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PROFESSIONAL REPORTS/ PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED)
“No stats, please!: Successful integration of research and field education.” Presented at the Baccalaureate Program Director’s Annual Meeting. Reno, NV. October 31, 2003.
“New agency orientation and training.” Presented to new agency instructors at the University of Montevallo Social Work Program.Montevallo, AL. August 5, 2003.
“The physics of scuba diving.” Presented at Pizitz Middle School, Science and Technology Conference. Vestavia, AL. March 15, 2002.
“Changes in curriculum: Preparing for reaffirmation.” Presented to Field Instructors. Pelham, AL. November 7, 2002.
“PowerPoint: Begin at the beginning.” Presented to Upward Bound Students, University of Montevallo. Montevallo, AL. November 23, 2002.
“Pluses and minuses: Giving feedback.” Presented to agency staff and Field Instructors. Pelham, AL. October 2002.
“To PowerPoint or not to PowerPoint: Technology in the classroom.” Presented at the Baccalaureate Program Director’s Meeting. Pittsburgh, PA. October 2002.
“Field education re-certification training.” Presented to Field Instructors, Shelby Co. Department of Public Health. November 16, 2001.
“Post-partum depression: Skills for the clinician.” Workshop presented at Oasis Women’s Center, Staff Training. November 6, 2001.
“Going national: Linking field education research with the national conferences on undergraduate research.” Presented at the Baccalaureate Program Director’s Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado. November 2, 2001.
“Field education: The effects of learning styles on student attainment of skills.” Field Instructor Training Module. October 16 and 18, 2001.
“Developing and delivering effective professional presentations.” Alabama Post Adoption Center, Staff Training. September 24, 2001.
“Careers in social work: Outlook for the future.” Jefferson State Junior College, Career Workshop. Upward Bound. February 10, 2001.
“After the birth: Post-partum mood disorders.” Perinatal Case Management Conferenec. Huntsville, AL. February 26, 2000.
“Powerpoint for beginners.” Enrichment Conference, Vestavia Middle School. Vestavia, AL. March 17, 2000.
“Update on social work program curriculum changes.” Practicum Instrcutor Training. Montevallo, AL. April 11, 2000.
“Beyond the birth: A collaborative partnership to develop and incorporate curriculum content on post- partum mood disorders.” BPD Annual Meeting. Sandestin, FL. October 20, 2000.
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PROFESSIONAL REPORTS/ PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED)
”Collaborative partnerships: Developing field education placements in perinatal settings.” Perinatal Case Management Conference. Birmingham, AL. October 27, 2000.
“Setting practicum goals and giving feedback.” Practicum Instructors Training. Montevallo, AL. November 16, 2000.
“Effective field placement supervision.” Practicum Instructor Training. Montevallo and Birmingham, AL. February 17, 1999, February 24, 1999.
Liaison for student- Undergraduate Research Day – Project: “Pregnancy Induced Diabetes” March 10, 1999.
“Power presentations: Developing your presentation style.” Statewide Technology Conference. Auburn, AL. March 17, 1999.
“Physics and scuba diving.” Pizitz Enrichment Conference. Vestavia, AL. March 19, 1999.
“The winds of change: Coping with organizational change.” Alabama Conference of Social Work. Auburn, AL. April 22, 1999.
“Beyond the birth: Post-partum mood disorders.” Statewide Perinatal Social Work Conference. Birmingham, AL. November 3, 1999.
“YOU 2: Professional effectiveness.” Birmingham Unit National Association of Social Workers, Social Work Day. Montevallo, AL. March 24, 1998.
“Professional effectiveness in the information age: Social work career skills through 2005.” Alabama Conference of Social Work. Gulf Shores, AL. April 9, 1998.
“Power presentation: How to become an effective presenter.” 16th Annual BPD Conference. Albuquerque, NM. October 9, 1998.
“Developing practicum placements in perinatal settings.” Statewide Perinatal Social Work Conference. Birmingham, AL. October 23, 1998.
“Professional effectiveness in the information age.” Children’s Aid Society, Staff Training. Birmingham, AL. September 23, 1998.
“Professional effectiveness: Preparing for tomorrow’s workplace.” Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference. November 6, 1998.
“Social work employment through 2005.” And “Power presentations: Becoming an effective presenter.” Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference. Starkville, MS. October 2-3, 1997.
“Professional effectiveness in the information age.” Training. Meridian, MSi. August 14, 1997.
“Social work employment: Hints for the new graduate and worker.” Alabama Conference of Social Work. Birmingham, AL. April 17, 1997.
“Professional presentations.” Instuctional Technology Conference. Auburn, AL. March 20-22, 1996.
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PROFESSIONAL REPORTS/ PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED)
“Sexual harassment: Empowering social work students” And “Gatekeeping” (with B Keith). October 3; “Social Work Employment: A Market Analysis Through 2005”, October 4, 1996, Alabama / Mississippi Social Work Education Conference, Huntsville, ALl.
“Child welfare in crisis: Collaborative efforts in response.” (with L. Atkinson) The National Conference on Child Welfare. Memphis, TN. September 29, 1996.
“International learning outside the classroom.” Altamont School. Birmingham, AL. March 21, 1996.
"Sexual harassment: Empowering the social work student." October 29, 1995; "Child Welfare in Crisis" October 28, 1995; "Social Work in the Year 2000: Opportunities in the Job Market" October 27, 1995 13th Annual BPD Conference, Nashville, TN.
"Gatekeeping in the 90's." Social Work Practicum Instructor's Workshop. Oakwood College. Huntsville, AL. August 29, 1995.
"Assertiveness training." Mental Health Authority. Birmingham, AL. July 26, 1995.
"The coming storm over orphanages." Jewish Community Center.,Birmingham, AL. February 1995.
"Sexual harassment: Legal & clinical issues." National Association of Social Workers- Alabama Chapter Statewide Conference. November, 1994.
"Sexual harassment on the college campus." Jacksonville State University, Social Work Conference. Jacksonville, AL. March, 1994.
"Internationalizing the curriculum: Challenge to the academic classroom." Accepted by Council on Social Work Education's Annual Program Meeting., March, 1994.
"Stress management for the classroom teacher." Norwood Elementary School Inservice Training. Birmingham, AL. October, 1993.
"Internationalizing the curriculum: Infusing content." Eleventh Annual BPD Conference. Baltimore, MD. October, 1993.
“Internationalizing the curriculum: Infusing content on Mexico" and "Strengths model: A social work perspective." Southwestern Social Services Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March, 1993.
"Development of community advisory boards." Statewide I and R Consortium. February, 1993.
"Documentation in the service record." Children's Hospital Department of Social Work. Birmingham, AL. February, 1993.
"Teaching for diversity: Infusing content on Mexico." National Enhancing Teaching Conference. Charleston, SC. February, 1993.
"Strengths model: A social work perspective" And "Innovative study abroads." Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference. October, 1992.
"Innovative study abroads." Tenth Annual BPD Conference. San Antonio, TX. September, 1992.
"Drugs and human behavior." Jewish Community Center. Birmingham, AL. July, 1992.
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PROFESSIONAL REPORTS/ PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED)
"Stress management seminar." Jefferson County Housing Authority. Birmingham, AL. April, 1992.
"Grant reviews." Jefferson County Child Abuse Task Force. March, 1991.
"Career awareness in social work." Woodlawn High School. Birmingham, AL. February, 1991.
"Identifying leadership." National Association of Social Workers, Alabama Chapter Board training. January, 1991.
"Prevention: What works." Jefferson County Child Abuse Task Force. Birmingham, AL. January, 1991.
"Training social workers to treat families." National Association of Social Workers, Birmingham Unit. November, 1990.
"Treatment planning." Health Care for the Homeless. Birmingham, AL. November 1989.
"Preparing the psycho-social assessment." Health Care for the Homeless. Birmingham, AL. October, 1989.
"Interviewing techniques: The helping relationship." Health Care for the Homeless. Birmingham, AL. October, 1989.
"Mobilizing resources." Alabama Head Start Association. Birmingham, AL. October, 1988.
"Identifying drug use in the classroom." Birmingham City Schools Continuing Education Program. September, 1988.
RESEARCH/GRANT ACTIVITIES
Co-Administrator, University of Montevallo Faculty Development Conference Grant Proposal: “Interdisciplinary Education and Practice in Professional Programs.” 2015-2016. Awarded $2,000.00 in honorarium.
Co-Administrator, University of Montevallo IllUMinate Grant Proposal: “Using Tk20 to Facilitate Information Literacy in Social Work.” 2015. Awarded $2,000.00.
University of Montevallo Teaching and Learning Grant Proposal: “Infusing Digital Pedagogy: Using Tk20 across the Social Work Curriculum.” 2015. Unfunded proposal.
“Child Welfare Training Grant.” Title VI-E grant. Child Welfare Consortium. 2007 - 2015..
Abstract Review for the Baccalaureate Program Directors Annual Meeting: 2007, 2008, 2009.
Grant Reviewer for Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama : 2005-2008, 2010
"Psychosocial Profile of at Risk Women in IUGR Study." (w/ Blyth Keith)
"Child Welfare Training" Department of Human Resources. 1995. Awarded $64,540.00
"Child Welfare Training" Department of Human Resources. 1994. Awarded $64,540.00.
"Child Welfare Training" Department of Human Resources. 1993. Awarded $55,000.00.
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RESEARCH/GRANT ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
"Child Welfare Training" Department of Human Resources. 1992. Awarded $47,000.00
Children's Trust Fund Grant Review Chair, Jefferson County District, 1992-1993.
BRSG Mini-Grant Proposal, Grant Reviewer, 1992.
"Adolescent School Based Drug Prevention Program." Governor's Grant on Prevention. 1987. Awarded $25,000.00.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Council on Social Work Education: Certified site visitor: 2015
Alabama Conference of Social Work: Member Board member: 2015 Planning committee: 2015 Speaker: 2015
Alabama Arise: Member
Alabama Child Welfare Consortium Representative: 2011 - date
Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference: Member Presented workshop: 2013 Planning committee: 2011; 2013 Member 1985 to date Program Chair, 1998 Vice-President – 1998-1999 President – 1999-2000 (University of Montevallo – hosted conference in 2000)
Baccalaureate Program Directors National Meeting Planning Committee- Hospitality Chair: 2007-2008 Abstract Reviewer: 2005-2009; 2013 Presenter: 2000 – 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 Planning Committee – member 2000-2001 Ron Frederico Memorial Lecture Committee- 2001 –2004
Higher Education Partnership Higher Ed Day: 2011 - 2015
National Association of Social Workers: Member President-Birmingham Unit, 1984-1985 Member-at-Large-State Board, 1987-89 Chair-State Nominations and Leadership Committee, 1988-1991; 2011
University of Alabama Child Welfare Conference: 2011- 2015
University of Montevallo Service Learning Workshop: 2011
Member of Academy of Certified Social Workers: 1981 - date
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (CONTINUED)
State of Alabama Licensed Certifed Social Worker: 1981 – date
Alabama Conference of Social Work: Planning Committee, 2014 - 2016 Awards Committee, 2000-2001 President, 1994-1995 1st Vice-president, 1993-1994 2nd Vice-president, 1992-1993 Member-at-large, 1991-1993 Chair-Time and Place, 1992-1993 Chair-Exhibits, 1990-1991 Chair-Local Arrangements, 1989-1990 Chair-Program, 1988-1989 Other committee positions- 1980-1988
Council on Social Work Education Member - 1993 to date. APM Program Committee, 1993-1994. Approved Site Visitor Chair – completes one visit per year
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors: 1995 - date
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO SERVICE
Career Center Advisory Board - 2014 - date Service Learning Committee – 2010 Social Work Program Professional Advisory Committee, Chair: 2010 Dancy Lecture Series Committee – 1998-date, Chair 2009-2011 Faculty Senate, 1999-2002, Health and Safety, Chair; Tenure and Promotion, Sexual Harassment Committees, member. International Student Committee – 2000 – 2007 Faculty evaluation Development Committee- BSS- 1999 American Village Volunteer – 1999 Faculty Liaison – Undergraduate Research Day – 1999 - date Social Work Month – Coordinator Job Fair for Human Services – Faculty Liaison National Conferences for Undergraduate Research – faculty liaison for student presenter-2001 - 2005 University of Montevallo Chi Omega Fraternity Panhellenic Advisor, 1994-to 2006; Faculty Advisor, 2014 - date Search Committee Member: Social Work, Psychology, Geography
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Salvation Army Christmas project volunteer: December 2015
Habitat for Humanity Work on build twice a year: ongoing
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COMMUNITY SERVICE (CONTINUED)
First Light Women’s Shelter Volunteer: 2014; 2015
Camp McDowell Cursillo Volunteer: 2015
Sawyerville Day Camp (Black Belt Project) Volunteer: 2014; 2015
Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama Board of Directors Fundraiser: 2014; 2015 Member since 2004 Grant reviewer: 2008 – 2011; 2013 Care Basket Committee: 2013 President: 2006 – 2010 Vice-President of Development and Programs Chair: Garden Art Party: 2005-2014. Raised over $100,000.00 in 2007. Chair: Walk: 2006. Raised over $100,000.00 in 2006.
Alabama Child Welfare Consortium Training Grant Coordination of statewide training of child welfare workers and supervisors. Date.
Alabama Gerontological Society Board Member- at-large: 2013 - 2015. Program Planner: 2006- Date Program Chair: 2005-2006 Conference Chair: 2005-2008; 2010 – 2011; 2013 – 2014 Scholarship Review Committee: 2013
Birmingham Area Homeless Survey Participated with social work students: 2011
Gateway (non-profit agency) fundraiser “Off the Wall” committee member: 2011; 2013
Habitat for Humanity Disaster relief: April 2011 Build: 2013 - date
Red Cross volunteer Disaster relief: May 2011
Salvation Army volunteer Christmas project: Dec. 2011; Dec. 2013
University of Alabama Board of Friends, School of Social Work Chair: Development Committee: 2011; 2013 – 2014 Vice-Chair of Board: 2013 - 2015
McNair Scholar’s Program Learning Styles Workshop: Multiple years
Merry Player Puppeteers: Member. Group does puppet shows with all proceeds going to charity.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE (CONTINUED)
Statewide Social Work Perinatal Training Conference Planning Committee 1994, 1995-2000 CEU/Social Work Committee – Chair, 1999-2000 Program Evaluation Development – Chair, 1999-2000
March of Dimes, Committee on Hispanic Needs Assessment, member, 2000-2001. Community Fundraiser.
Jefferson County Office of Senior Citizens Activities Jefferson County Sr. Spelling Bee, Moderator 1993- 1996 Member, Ms. Senior Jefferson County Committee, 1992-1993 Board Member, Senior Job Training Program, 1992-1993
Jefferson County Department of Health Healthy Start Board Secretary, 1991-1992
Red Cross Volunteer: Desert Storm
Information and Referral Advisory Committee (United Way) Member, 1990 - 1999 President, 1992-94 Chair of Marketing Sub-Committee, 1990-1992
Auxiliary for Abused and Neglected Children of Jefferson County Board Member 1989-1991
Child Abuse Task Force of Jefferson County Secretary 1989-1990 Vice-Chair 1990-1991
Vestavia Hills Elementary West PTA: Chair, Fundraising, 1995 Chair, Red Ribbon Week-Drug Prevention, 1994-1995
Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation - Asst. Soccer Coach - Under 8 -10 League - 1994-1996 Chair, Cultural Arts Program: Reflections 1993-1994 Vestavia Hills Elementary Central PTA: Chair, Track and Field Day, 1996-1997 Vestavia Hills Middle School PTA: Cultural Arts Program, Chair 1998-1999 ;Teacher Newsletter, Chair Vestavia Hills High School PTA: Newsletter Committee, Member, 1999-2000; Fundraising Committee, 2001-2004
CFCA Sponsor of international child-Mexico, 1990-date
Glenwood Mental Health, Inc. Fundraising Committee, 1994-1996
HONORS
Alabama Conference of Social Work— 25 Year Distinguished Service Award: 2015 Alabama Conference of Social Work: Distinguished Couples in Social Work Award (with Jim Loop): 2007 Mitzi Kronenberg Volunteer of the Year: Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama: 2006 Alabama Mississippi Social Work Education Conference: Field Coordinator of the Year: 2006 National Association of Social Workers – Social Worker of the Year – Birmingham Unit 1998 National Association of Social Workers – Social Worker of the Year – Alabama Recipient 1998 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers - 2000
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