MY BACKGROUND
I am a school social worker in Maine. I have worked in the field of education for over ten years, helping students who struggle with social, emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. I am a part-time lecturer for New England College’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies and teach education courses on how to support mental health in schools.
MY EDUCATION
I earned my Doctorate in Education from New England College, focusing my dissertation on the important role that educational experiences and connections can play in preventing opioid misuse. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Smith School of Social Work, with my thesis focusing on uncovering the gendered communication patterns around instances of sexual assault on college campuses. I earned my BA from Colby College and wrote my undergraduate thesis on self-destructive behaviors of adolescents focusing on eating disorders, substance use, and self-harm.
