About the Director and Ministry:

I had a desire to start a ministry that would specifically target teens and families.  I wanted a center where teens were loved and accepted for who they are, not for what they do, wear, drive or accomplish. I wanted a social service agency that incorporated Biblical truths in all of its services and programs.  My desire is to be able to partner with other area churches, social service agencies and schools to better meet the needs of teens and families in this area.

My Education, Training & Experience:

• Masters in Clinical Social Work from Saint Louis University
• Bachelors in Social Work from Southern Illinois University
• at Edwardsville
• Board Certified Christian Counselor through the International Board of Christian Counselors
• Completed a two semester practicum providing counseling
• services at Catholic Social Services
• Licensure for direct childwelfare worker
   
• Member of the National Association of Social Workers
• Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors
• Member of the North American Association of Christian Social Workers
   

Inside Out Ministries has been a work in progress as I continue to

work another full time job while I develop this ministry.  My plan is

to build up the counseling ministry while I am gaining my licensure

hours and then be able to do this on a full time basis.  I plan to

have my 3000 licensure hours completed in 2010 at which time I

will take the state board exams to become a licensed clinical

social worker.