CURRICULUM VITAE

Sarah S. Andrews, LISW-S Home Address 5640 Grand Place Willoughby, OH 44094 (440) 516-2404

Work Address Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Case Western Reserve University 11235 Bellflower Road Cleveland, OH 44106-7164 (216) 368-2327 / [email protected]

EDUCATION A.B.D

Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University Ph.D. Candidate in Social Welfare, June, 1990 Research Area: Psychosocial Aspects of HIV/AIDS

M.S.S.A.

Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University Master of Science in Social Administration, August, 1991 Field Placement: Multi-County AIDS Network, Akron, Ohio

M. A.

The University of Akron, Department of Family Ecology Masters Degree in Family Development Internship Project: Developed and implemented Human Sexuality course for The University of Akron (UG/G)

B.A.

Mount Union College Bachelors Degree in English and Secondary Education (magna cum laude) Psi Kappa Omega honorary

CERTIFICATION, TRAINING, AND LICENSURE 2005 2004 1995 1994 1992 1989 1987 1978 1975

Certified in Disaster Mental Health Services, American Red Cross Teaching Fellowship completed with University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) at Case Western Reserve University Ethics Fellowship completed with the Center for Professional Ethics, Case Western Reserve University. Institute presentation: Native American Ethics Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S), State of Ohio Certified Parent Surrogate for Special Education, Ohio Department of Education Pre- and Post-Test HIV Counselor, Ohio Department of Health Graduate of the Ohio College of Massotherapy, Akron, Ohio; licensed massage therapist (LMT) by the State of Ohio Medical Board, 1987 to present 80-hour course in Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan from Masters’ and Johnson Institute Certified Trainer, Ohio Department of Health

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HONORS 2003 and 1995 Outstanding Teacher Award received twice from students at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University 1989 Margaret Sanger Award from Planned Parenthood of Stark County, Canton, OH, Board of Trustees 1982-1988 Education, training, and counseling programs for Planned Parenthood of Stark County rated “superior” by Planned Parenthood Federation of America and by the Ohio Department of Health; I was Director of Education and Counseling during this time. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Curriculum Development, Teaching, and Training 2006 to Present

Senior Instructor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case. Revised

and taught Social Work with Death, Grief, and Loss. Developed and piloted small group course Spirituality and Social Work Practice. Taught “Grief and Loss” segment in interdisciplinary course The Challenge of Suffering: Meaning, Responses, and Potential for Growth (2010). 1999 to 2006

Instructor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case. Taught Social Work Methods; Human Development Across the Lifespan; and Discrimination, Diversity, and Oppression. Developed and taught the following courses: Family System Theories; Women’s Issues; and Death and Dying. Supervised independent studies with graduate and undergraduate students; supervised and taught four, twelve-month advanced standing cohorts of ABLE groups, 2002-2006.

1995 to 2000

Training Consultant, Institute for Human Services, Columbus, Ohio. Provided multiple trainings in child development and in children and grief to child welfare workers across Ohio.

1994 to 1999

Visiting Instructor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case. Taught courses named above and ABLE Integrative Seminar for twelve-month students.

1990 to 1994

Adjunct Lecturer, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case. Taught Family Development; Women’s Issues; and Child and Adolescent Development and Dysfunction.

1993 to 1999

Adjunct Lecturer, Wayne College – The University of Akron, Orrville, Ohio.

Taught Techniques of Community Work I & II; Social Services Techniques with Children and Families; Distinguished Students’ Colloquium on the Family; Social Services Field Supervision and Field Education Seminar.

1978 to 1989

Director of Education and Counseling, Planned Parenthood of Stark County,

Canton, Ohio. Developed and implemented all staff training and patient education; developed a multi-media library and Sexuality Education Resource Center for Stark County; acted as consultant statewide in sexuality education curriculum development; designed and implemented community education and professional training; developed comprehensive sexuality curricula for use with adolescents, 1986 and 1988.

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1974 to 1978

Community Educator, Planned Parenthood of Stark County, Canton, Ohio.

Implemented community education, patient education, volunteer recruitment and training, public relations, outreach, and lobbying local and state legislators regarding reproductive rights and sexuality education.

1976 to 1989

Training Consultant, Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio. Provided

statewide training in design of patient education for reproductive health; informed consent requirements; adolescent sexuality; female sexuality; families and sexuality education, and development of sexuality education curricula 1983 and 1984

Adjunct Lecturer, The University of Akron, School of Nursing, Akron, Ohio. Developed and taught Moral and Ethical Issues in Human Sexuality. (G)

1967 to 1971

English teacher and home tutor, Marlington Public Schools, Alliance, Ohio. Taught middle school and high school English; supervised and judged speech tournaments; provided home tutoring for students unable to attend school.

PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES Care and Support of Adjunct Faculty presented at Ohio NASW Conference, 2009. Preparing Students for Spiritually Sensitive Practice with Terminally Ill and Grieving Clients, presented at North American Conference on Spirituality and Social Work, Chicago, June, 2007. SELECTED LOCAL PRESENTATIONS (2000-2010) To Touch a Grieving Heart, Canton Women’s Club, Canton, OH, 2009 Issues of Loss and Bereavement for Adults, Neighboring Mental Health Services, Mentor, OH, 2009. To Touch a Grieving Heart: Issues of Loss and Bereavement , MSASS Continuing Education Program, eleven, daylong workshops presented in Cleveland, Westlake, and Canton, 1997-2009. Preparing Students for Spiritually Sensitive Practice, MSASS Visiting Committee, 2007. Using Guided Imagery for Healing and Wellness, Eastshore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, 2004. Grief and Loss with Alzheimer’s Disease, Online CO-MES Chat, Cleveland Alzheimer’s Association, 2004. Grief and Loss at the Holidays, “brown bag” for Case staff and faculty sponsored by the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, 2003. Middle School Age Kids: What Makes Them Tick? Cleveland Scholarship Program, Cleveland City Schools, 2002. Loss and Grief, Case Alumni Weekend Roundtable, 2001. Margaret Sanger and the Fight to Legalize Contraception, Mandel Student Council presentation for Women’s History Month, 2001. To Touch a Grieving Heart: Issues of Loss and Bereavement provided for Wayne College Continuing Education Program, four, day-long workshops presented in Orrville and Medina, 1996, 1999, and 2000. Helping Young Children Manage Loss, Wayne and Holmes County daycare providers, 2000. Helping Foster Children Manage Loss, Stark County Department of Human Services, three day-long workshops presented in Canton for foster parents, 1998-2000. Children and Loss workshops presented for MSASS students in school social work, 1999-2004.

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PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 2004 to present

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case. Facilitated and supported implementation of 26 ABLE sections, 2002-2006; provide academic “trouble shooting” for students; provide 60 adjunct faculty with orientation and ongoing support; review adjunct faculty class evaluations; work with admissions staff; write letters of probation and dismissal; provide academic support to Assistant Dean of Student Services and Intensive Weekend Director; provide academic input to new student orientation.

Serve on faculty and staff search committees; serve as academic advisor to JD/MSSA and MSSA/Bioethics students (1996 to present); facilitate the School Social Work Program (2009 to present); volunteer, Career Fair (2003-2008); ex-officio, Curriculum Committee and Committee on Students (2004 to present); member, Case Academic Affairs Council (2004-present); member, Case LGBT Taskforce (2005-present) and CoChair, (2009 to present); member, Palliative Education and Research Leadership Group (2009-present); member, Diversity Leadership Council (2009-present); member, Faculty Senate Committee on Women Faculty (2008-2010); member, CYF, Health, and Aging specializations. 1994 to 2003

Instructor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case. Duties included Director of Advanced Standing, 1997-2004; academic advisor to yearly cohorts of students; advisor for JD/MSSA students; Chair, Committee on Students, 20002004; member of Strategic Planning Committee, 2002-2003; Chair, Library Committee,1999-2002; member of Curriculum Committee, 2001-2004; member, Foundation Committee (for accreditation) 1999-2001; member, Bea Benson Award Committee, 1997-2000; member, Work Environment Committee, 1998-2000; member, Continuing Education Advisory Committee, 1999-2001; member, Undergraduate Education Subcommittee, 2000-2001; Chair, Foundation methods course work group, 19992002; member, ABLE faculty work group, 2000-2002; member, Faculty/Staff Retreat Committees, 1999 and 2004; former Chair, Health Concentration, 1996-1999; Faculty Advisor to Non-Traditional Student Caucus, 1998-1999; participate in Open Houses for student recruiting.

1991 to 1993

Intake Coordinator, Wayne County Children’s Services, Wooster, Ohio. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated intake social workers; evaluated investigations; assigned caseloads; supervised dispositions; advised workers regarding court hearings; worked collaboratively with other county agencies.

1990 to 1991

Field Placement, Multi-County AIDS Network, Akron, Ohio. Developed volunteer training; wrote grants; budgeting; developed policy and procedure manual; program development.

1978 to 1989

Director of Education and Counseling, Planned Parenthood of Stark County,

Canton, Ohio. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated all education, social work, and teen clinic staff; budgeting; grant-writing to Ohio Department of Health and United Way of Central Stark County; program development and evaluation; marketing and publicity; advocacy and lobbying; developed all education and counseling policies and procedures; liaison to state and national coalitions related to adolescent sexuality issues.

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SOCIAL WORK – DIRECT PRACTICE 1993 to 1994

Social Worker, Wayne College, Orrville, Ohio. Provided short-term counseling for students with personal problems interfering with academic success.

1993 to 1994

Medical Social Worker, Affordable Skilled Nursing, Akron, Ohio; Olsten Kimberly Quality Care, Akron, Ohio, and Family Home Health of Doctor’s Hospital, Massillon, Ohio.

Provided assessment, planning, and interventions for home health care clients. 1991 to 1993

Intake Coordinator, Wayne County Children’s Services, Wooster, Ohio. Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect; developed and implemented case plans and testified in court hearings.

1978 to 1989

Director of Education and Counseling, Planned Parenthood of Stark County,

Canton, Ohio. Developed all procedures, provided and supervised short term and crisis intervention counseling for individuals, couples, and groups. Designed infertility support services. 1987

Co-facilitator of AIDS Support Group, Crisis Intervention Center, Canton, Ohio. Co-designed and facilitated the first AIDS support group in the county. .

RECENT COMMUNITY SERVICE 2009-present 2008-present 2007 2006-present 2005 2005 1994-present

Member, Fahr Fund (social justice), East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church Elizabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center Advisory Council, Hospice of the Western Reserve. Volunteer services to NAMI; Lake-Geauga Mental Health Board; bookstore volunteer, East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church. Member of Welcoming Congregation Task Group and Social Justice Committee, East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, OH; NAMI fundraising walk. Initiated a food and clothing drive at MSASS that resulted in 30 boxes of goods being trucked to Baton Rouge, LA, for Hurricane Katrina survivors. Accepted and organized donations for the Native American Hurricane Relief Effort. Convener (1994-1999) and current member of Myositis Association of Northeast Ohio Support Group.

ORGANIZATIONS I SUPPORT Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Society for Spirituality and Social Work (USA) Southern Poverty Law Center Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) August, 2010