Work
hard, play hard.
I have always been passionate about all that I do, whether
work or play. I enjoy challenges and my work reflects this
proclivity. I have a specialization in pediatric psychology,
with special interests in infant assessment, pediatric cancer,
pain management and consultation-liaison services, but would
never decline the opportunity to learn something new.
I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from
the Mankato State University and my Ph.D. in School Psychology
from the University of South Carolina . I completed internship
and postdoctoral training from the Children's Hospital of
Orange County. Prior to coming to Regent University , I practiced
as a staff psychologist in a hospital in North Carolina while
simultaneously holding a Clinical Faculty Position at East
Carolina 's Brody School of Medicine and an Adjunct Faculty
position at East Carolina University .
My career reflects my desire to continue to challenge myself
and embrace opportunities. I am committed to providing the
students at Regent with my knowledge, experience, and passion
for Child Health Psychology. My own mentors instilled a philosophy
of "do one, see one, teach one" as a means of acquiring and
demonstrating skills as a psychologist and will continue
to work within this model. This philosophy has sparked a
number of student projects including dissertation projects
that will investigate children's spirituality during hospice
care, effective group interventions for diabetic children,
and grief workshops with hospital staff.
I am just as passionate about my outside interests as I
am about my career. During my "down time", I also enjoy "hard
work." I am active and enjoy trail biking, snow skiing, and
water skiing. |
