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Assistant Professor Emerita
Why I Teach
During my years in undergraduate school, I worked part-time at a daycare center and nursing home, a residential treatment for two years, and became a foster parent. After a few years, I began my master鈥檚 program while working full time at a juvenile court facility as a counselor and later a psychotherapist.
I went on to work as a group services worker for the Jewish Community Center and later as a school social worker. I chose to enter a PhD program originally with the purpose of being a better practitioner. While doing a teaching practicum, I discovered how much I enjoyed teaching.
My love for the field of social work began and continues to be related to my enjoyment in working with, empowering and teaching people and being able to work in a large variety of settings. Being in the field of social work offers many opportunities to help others and also to develop individual self-growth.
Why I Chose This Profession
My area of interest has always been in psychology, sociology and immersion programs as a way to experience other cultures. My choice of careers began in my undergraduate program when I majored in social work. I also did a study abroad semester in Brighton, England, and traveled around Europe and Israel. I also spent a short time on a kibbutz.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Tulane University
Master of Social Work, Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts, Illinois State University