Meet the Sista Scholars! They are counselors and educational leaders who believe in community and utilizing their collective village to engage in social justice work.
Drs. Sarah Brant-Rajahn, Eva M. Gibson, and Mariama Cook Sandifer are accomplished counselor educators dedicated to advancing the field. Dr. Brant-Rajahn, an Assistant Professor at Messiah University, draws on 7 years of experience as a school counselor in Georgia, contributing to research on school racial climate and culturally responsive pedagogy. Dr. Gibson, an Associate Professor at Austin Peay State University, transitioned from an 11-year career as a school counselor, earning recognition as ASCA's "2017 Tennessee School Counselor of the Year." She actively contributes to professional journals and holds leadership roles in counseling associations. Dr. Sandifer, also an Assistant Professor at Austin Peay State University, brings 14 years of school counseling experience from Louisiana and Texas, focusing on ASCA model implementation and student advocacy. All three authors co-authored works such as "WOKE: Advocacy for African American students" and have presented at numerous conferences, emphasizing social justice and positive change in education.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
Contact:
Dr. Sarah Brant-Trajahn
https://sarahbrantrajahnphd.wixsite.com/mysite
https://twitter.com/DrSBrantRajahn
https://www.instagram.com/sbrantrajahn/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-brant-rajahn-phd-ncc-a5418047/
Dr. Eva Gibson
https://drevagibson.weebly.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.evagibson/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-gibson-b3b89634
Dr. Mariama I.C. Sandifer
https://drmics.weebly.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drmicslpc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmics/
Links:
School Counselors of Color
https://www.facebook.com/schoolcounselorsofcolor/
https://www.instagram.com/wearepscoc
https://twitter.com/wearepscoc
American School Counselor Association
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Episode 1 Danielle Reid
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-1-racism/
Episode 112 Maegan Rides At The Door
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-112-the-national-native-children-s-trauma-center-with-dr-maegan-rides-at-the-door-phd-lcpc/
Episode 113 Tiara Bland
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-113-the-black-school-psychologists-network-with-tiara-bland-edd-ncsp/
Episode 119: Inclusive Sexual Health For Adults with Developmental Disabilities with Landa Fox, M.A., BCBA, CSHE
Episode 118: Diversifying the Behavior Analyst Certification Board with Kelly Baird and Jeron Trotman
Episode 117: The Lakota BCBA with Valerie Clack, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Episode 116: Being Romani with Mel Trueblood-Stimpson
Episode 115: Microaggressions: A Primer with Dr. Brea Banks
Episode 114 Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion with Dr.Nikole Hollins-Sims
Episode 113: The Black School Psychologists Network with Tiara Bland, Ed.D, NCSP
Episode 112: The National Native Children’s Trauma Center with Dr. Maegan Rides At The Door, Ph.D., LCPC
Episode 111: The Sweetgrass Method: A Culturally Responsive Approach Among American Indian/Alaska Native Peoples with Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez
Episode 110: Contingency Management with Dr. Bethany Raiff
Episode 109: Behaviour Analysis in Brasil with Valeria Parejo
Episode 108: Culturally Affirming Special Education in Panamanian and Muslim Culture with Dr. Naima Bhana Lopez
Episode 107: Indigenous School Psychology with Lisa Aguilar, Bryanna Kinilicheene, and Wamnuga-Win (Kiva Sam)
Episode 106: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Insights: Dr. Mari Cerda’s Journey as an Indigenous-Mestiza Autistic Behavior Analyst
Episode 105: Suicide Prevention With Autistic Individuals
Episode 104: The Village Path: A Holistic Approach to Improving Mental Health for Black Men
Episode 103:Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families (Part 2)
Episode 102: Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families (Part 1)
Episode 101: Lesser-known Co-Occurring Conditions in Autism with Jude Afolake Olubodun
Episode 100: Self Determination and Self Advocacy with Brooke Myers M.A., BCBA
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