|
|
Navigation Bar
Child Abuse and
Neglect 507 North Sullivan Road Suite A-3 Spokane Valley WA 99037-8531 USA Phone: (509) 922-4849 Fax: (509) 922-5310 Email: childabuseandneglectresearch@hotmail.com Website: www.childabuseandneglectresearch.org
|
Karen Jean Matsko Hood, M.A. ~ Child Advocate & Researcher 507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-3 Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8531 USA Phone: (509) 922-4849 Fax: (509) 922-5310 Email: childabuseandneglectresearch@hotmail.com
ObjectivesTo work as a child advocate and researcher for abused and neglected children. To continue to write poetry, novels, short stories, non-fiction books and articles as a child advocate.
SummaryTeam oriented, hard-working individual with leadership skills. Training and education includes emphasis on science, education and pastoral ministry. Willing to learn independently. Self-driven, yet cooperative. Conscientious and enjoys a challenge. Dedicated and prolific writer working towards major publication.
EducationGonzaga University 2001-PresentWorking to complete a Ph.D. Program in Leadership Studies Spokane, WA
Lewis-Clark State College 2002-Present Courses in Poetry & Creative Writing Coeur d’Alene, ID
The Center for Organizational Reform (COR) 2002 Currently taking Leadership Seminars Spokane, WA
Gonzaga University May 2001M.A. Degree in Pastoral Ministry Spokane, WA
University of Iowa 1976-1980 Post-graduate classes Iowa City, IA
College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University 1971-1975 B.S. in Natural Sciences and minors in Education and Psychology St. Joseph, MN Collegeville, MN
University of Great Falls 1974-1975 Undergraduate Class Great Falls, MT
Work ExperienceAuthor, Poet, and Researcher 1999- Present Karen Jean Matsko Hood, M.A., Inc. Spokane Valley, WA
Substitute Teacher 2001- Present Central Valley School District/Freeman School District/East Valley District Spokane Valley, WA
Freelance Writer and Book Author 1999-Present Karen Jean Matsko Hood, M.A., Inc. Spokane Valley, WA
Marketing and Copywriter 1980- Present Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A., P.S. Spokane Valley, WA
Newsletter and Website Publisher 1998-Present Creative Book Services, Inc. Spokane Valley, WA
Icelandic Horse Promoter 1998-Present Icelandic Horse Acres, Inc. Greenacres, WA
Teacher of the Disabled 1978-1980 Children’s Hospital, University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa
High School Science and Math Teacher 1975-1976 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal School St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Junior High Science Teacher 1975-1976 St. Croix Public School System St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Volunteer ActivitiesGuardian ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer (CASA) for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system, Women and Children’s Rights Advocate, Foster Children Advocate, Promoter of Literacy for adults and children, Social Justice Committee, Pastoral Ministry, Church Choir, 4-H Leader and Volunteer, Lay Ministry, Girl Scout leader and Campfire leader.
SkillsResearch, Writing, Teaching, Speaking, Business Marketing, Creative Publishing, Photography, Website Design InterestsFamily Life and Motherhood – Mother of 12 children and foster children, Children’s Advocate, Pastoral Ministry, Children, Women’s Rights, Family Life, Equality and Social Justice, Science, Nature, Environment, Horses, Animals, Horticulture, Gardening, Choir, Singing, Reading, Writing, Learning, Respect for the Diversity of Life.
|
|