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Educational Psychology and Special Education Faculty
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Professor and Department Chair
Applying the philosophy of social constructivism and cognitive linguistics to counseling, supervision, and consultation theory and practice; generating innovative approaches toward the delivery of school and rural community mental health service.
Wham room 222G (618) 536-7763
email: lwhite@siu.edu
EDUCATION
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Fellowship |
Galveston Family Institute |
1989 |
Family Therapy & School Consultation |
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Ph.D. |
The University of Iowa |
1988 |
Education: School Psychology |
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Ed.S. |
Kearney State College |
1982 |
School Psychology |
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M.S.Ed. |
Kearney State College |
1980 |
Elementary Guidance & Counseling |
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M.A.Ed. |
University of Nebraska |
1977 |
Elementary Education |
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Certificate |
University of Nebraska |
1974 |
Elementary Education |
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B.A. |
University of Nebraska |
1969 |
Psychology |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A. Current Assignments:
1. Professor and Chair, Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
B. Professional History:
1. Lieutenant (Line Officer), United States Naval Reserve, Active Duty 1969-1972.
2. Behavioral Technician, Hastings Regional Center, Hastings, Nebraska, 1973.
3. Elementary Teacher, Minden Public Schools, Minden, Nebraska, 1975-77.
4. Elementary Counselor, Kearney Public Schools, Kearney, Nebraska, 1977-81.
5. Clinical Practice, Marriage and Family Therapy, Kearney Psychological Associates, 1981.
6. Instructor, Vocational Education for Parent Education, Kearney, Nebraska, 1980-81.
7. Counselor, Jr. & Sr. High, Education Service Unit #11 Summer Honors Program, Holdrege, Nebraska, 1981-82.
8. School Psychologist, Area Education Agency 13, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1983-85.
9. Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology and Special Education (Counselor Education & School Psychology), Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1989-1995.
10. Clinical Staff, Clinical Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1989-1998.
11. Coordinator Couple and Family Counseling specialty, Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1990-present.
12. Associate Professor, Educational Psychology and Special Education (Counselor Education), Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1995-2001.
13. Coordinator of Counselor Education, Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1996-1998.
14. Clinical Practice, Marriage and family therapy and school psychology, Carbondale, IL, 1996-2001.
15. Coordinator of Psychological Services (.60 time), Clinical Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1999-2002.
16. Professor, Educational Psychology and Special Education (Counselor Education), Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2001-present.
17. Interim Director (.75 time), Clinical Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, September 2001-February, 2002.
18. Chair, Educational Psychology and Special Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, July 2002-present.