Professional Development

Trainings, Presentations, & Products

  • Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) – developed district guidance document based on state guidelines; participated on district committee regarding dissemination and implementation – 2020
  • Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM) – developed district procedures and documentation based on state guidelines; trained district and school administrators, counselors, support facilitators, and psychologists – 2020
  • Mentoring – Helped support implementation of school-based Check & Connect mentoring program (Emerald High School) through partnership with the Behavior Alliance of South Carolina – 2018-Present
  • School Intervention Team (SIT) – worked with team of psychologists to develop intervention procedures and documentation for school teams; assist in training and disseminating information – 2011-Present
  • Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) – participated on or co-chaired PBIS committee at Emerald High School, analyzed discipline data, conducted faculty surveys, provided professional development – 2011-Present
  • Non-Diploma Course of Study – worked with director of special services to improve curriculum options for non-diploma high school special education students, which led to the creation of a district occupational certificate; continued committee work in regards to state credential (SCHSC), scheduling options, and vocational opportunities – 2011-Present

Mentoring & Supervision

  • Provide supervision for Project CREATE Francis Marion University student – 2020-Present
  • Arrange 26 hours of field-based experiences for Lander University psychology students – 2016-Present
  • Lead Psychologist Professional Learning Community – weekly to monthly meetings for district school psychologists – 2014-present
  • Supervised intern from Baylor University – 2019-2020
  • Supervised intern from Citadel Graduate College – 2014-2015
  • Provided mentoring for induction school psychologist – 2010-2011

Additional Experiences

  • RTI: K-12 Strategies presentation to counselors at Piedmont Technical College Common In-Service Day – 2009
  • Graduate Research Assistant for WINGS for Kids – 2007
  • Practicum Student in Charleston County School District – 2006-2007
  • Psychology Tutor at College of Charleston – 2004-2005
  • Resident Assistant (RA) at College of Charleston – 2003-2004