Education/Training
15 graduate hours, Family Development, LSU
1997 -- M.S., Special Education, Northeast Louisiana University
1980 -- B.S., Home Economics, Early Childhood Education, Louisiana Tech University |
Areas of Specialization/Research
Family Development |
Professional Experience
2001-Present -- Extension Agent (Family Development), LSU AgCenter
1997-2001 -- Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, LSU AgCenter
1994-1997 -- Assistant Home Economist, 4-H Youth Development, LSU AgCenter
1991-1994 -- Preschool Teacher, Noncategorical Special Education, Richland Parish School Board
1987-1991 -- Preschool Teacher, High Risk 4 Year Olds, Richland Parish School Board
1984-1987 -- Kindergarten Teacher, Richland Parish School Board
1980-1984 -- Kindergarten Teacher, East Carroll Parish School Board |
Publications/Presentations/Patents
CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING EXPERIENCE
All About ECERS & FDCRS
Becoming Aware of Abuse and Neglect
Brain Development
Building Relationships with Families
Caring for School Age Children
Caring for the Caregiver
Childcare as a Business
Childcare Basics
Child Development
Creating the Educational Environment
Creating an Active Environment for Young Children
De-Stress for Success
Dealing with Difficult Children
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Discovering the World
Family Day Care Home Orientation
Fostering Independence
Going to School
Child Guidance
Including Children with Disabilities
Language Development
Learning Through Literacy
Wonders of Child Development
Numeration
Program Planning for School Age Children
Safe - Caring for Preschool Children - In Loving Arms
Understanding Bullying
Using Storybooks to Teach
What is a CDA?
The Many Worlds of Early Child hood
The Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (all modules) |