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 91: Behaviour Analysis in Ghana and Nigeria with Josephine Akure and Joy Oviojie
Episode 90: A Behavior Analytic Approach to School Administration with Dr. Bruce Tinor, Ed.D., BCBA, LBS
Episode 89: Tales By Moonlight: Storytelling for Youths and Elders in a Historically Black Community with Bukky Akinwale
Episode 88: From Trauma to Triumph: A Conversation with dr. danyelle beal, Psy.D., BCBA
Episode 87: The Path to Freedom: Rebuilding Lives After Domestic Violence with Enasha Anglade, M.S., BCBA
Episode 86: The Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community (MOBBAC) with Kelly Baird, M.A., BCBA, CCTSI
Episode 85: Online ACT Matrix Parent Training for Japanese-Speaking Mothers with Distress - Applications of Prevention Science with Dr. Yukie Kurumiya, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Episode 84: State Level Anti-Trans Legislation is Threatening the Lives of Trans Behavior Analysis Students: Step Up and Protect Your Peers
Episode 83: The Ethics of Research: Applying a Human Rights and Social Justice Lens with Dr. Malika Pritchett
Episode 82: Teaching Individuals Who Are DeafBlind with Chevonne Sutter, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Episode 81: The Burnout Epidemic: Understanding the Root Causes in Behavior Analysis with Cammie Williams, M.Sc., BCBA, LBA
Episode 80: The International Behavior Analyst Organization: An Interview with IBAO Co-Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Michael Mueller, BCBA-D, IBA
Episode 79: Black Men in Behavior Analysis with Jeron Trotman, M.Sc.
Episode 78: The Lived Experiences of Syrian Refugee Parents of Autistic Children with Abdullah Bernier
Episode 77: Developing Practitioner Skills in Culture and Compassion with Nissa Intarachote Van Etten, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA
Episode 76: The Next Generation of Black Leaders in Behavior Analysis: Empowering Success with Adrienne Bradley, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Episode 75: Cultivating Black Excellence and Intelligence in School Psychology with Dr. Celeste Malone
Episode 73: Behavior Analysis in Practice: Latin American Women in Behavior Analysis: A Call For Papers
Episode 74: Analistas De La Conducta Latinoamericanas: Solictud de Envio
Episode 72: Breaking the Mold: Dr. Kristen Bottema-Beutel’s Quest for High-Quality and Ethical ABA Research
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