An Administrator and Psychologist with over 45 years experience in the management, development, and implementation of mental health and educational services and programs.
CURRENTLY:
Psychologist (Part-Time): private practice since 1974 in Philadelphia and Southern NJ; currenlty providing psychological evaluations (including college and graduate level evaluations for special accommodations) and Life Coaching service; Consultant to Intercultural Family Services, Delta-T Group, and other schools and agencies in the Phila/Southern NJ area.
PRESIDENT: Daniels & Associates, Inc. (from June 1997 to present)
located in Cherry Hill NJ
Founder and developer of this non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide effective and efficient special education and mental health programs and services to public and private schools. It has provided numerous public school programs including a “private school within a public school” for students with emotional issues, a “store-front school” for high-risk student, counseling services within both public and private schools, in-service programs, and child study team and home bound instruction services. Behavioral and training consultant for several other non-profit services for children and adults with disabilities. Specialized services for Asperger Syndrome clients is offered.
SUPERVISOR of Counseling & Psychological Services (Aug. 2005 to Dec. 2008)
Catapult Learning, Philadelphia, PA
Supervisor of school counselors and school psychologists; providing both individual and
peer group supervision to staff; technical assistance to both staff and clients (religious and private schools); initiated new services to Charter Schools; coordinated counseling and psychological services with other Catapult service departments including education, speech, and family connections.
ADMINISTRATOR: THE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL, INC. (1981 to 1997)
(now Brookfield Academy)
1009 Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034
Was the administrator and President of the Board of Directors of this private, non-profit corporation providing special education and therapeutic services to ‘emotionally disturbed” adolescents and their families. Provided leadership and supervision of the business administration, educational and clinical directors, and outreach programs.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Teacher of “emotionally disturbed” adolescents
Camden City Public Schools - 1965-68
Bancroft School, Haddonfield., NJ - 1968-69
School Psychologist
Bancroft School, Haddonfield., NJ - 1969-70
Haddon Heights Public Schools - 1970-79 & Coordinator of Special Services
Washington Twp. Public Schools - 1999-2005 (Part time)
Co-Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
Rutgers University – Camden - 1970-73
Gen. Psych., Child Development, Child Rearing and Adolescent Psychology
Philadelphia College of Art - 1973-74
Educational Psychology to Education and Art Therapy Majors
Rowan University - 1997-98 Supervisor of Special Education Practicum Students
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Western Maryland College B.A. (Psychology) 1965
Temple University M.Ed. (Counseling Psych) 1969
Glassboro State College (now Rowan U.) Advanced Certificate in School Psychology
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Licensed Psychologist: Pennsylvania (#001637)
Certified School Psychologist: New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Certified Educational Supervisor: New Jersey
PROFESSIONAL and PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS:
New Jersey Association of Schools and Agencies for the Handicapped (ASAH); previous
Vice President, Chairman of Finance Committee; Chairman of Annual Conference
Committee; member of other various committees/activities
National Association for Private Schools for Exceptional Children (NAPSEC); Presenter at
Annual 1996 Conference on “Public/Private Ventures”
Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention Programs for Handicapped
Infants, NJ – Appointed by Governor Kean (Rep) in 1988 and re-appointed by Governor
Florio (Dem) in 1992 (1988 to 1993)
Garden State Rotary Club of Cherry Hill – member from 1985 to 1999; Director of Board;
Chairman of Vocational Service; member of various fund-raising activities; a Paul Harris
Fellow in recognition of service.
President of the Board of Directors of the Learning Center Charter School, Atlantic City,
New Jersey from Sept. 2000 to November 2001
Board Member and Vice President of the Abbotts Square Condominium Association,
Philadelphia, PA from 2007 to 2009
References available upon request
