Background
- Raised on the South Side of Chicago by a divorced working mom
- Began babysitting at age 10, eventually saving enough to put herself through college
- Worked with special needs children as a camp counselor and in a therapeutic horseback riding program
- First and only female sports broadcaster on college radio station
- Earned a teaching credential in Special Education at age 21 from Illinois State University
Experience
- Taught teenagers with emotional and behavioral problems in juvenile hall
- Led Gymboree classes for babies and toddlers
- Operated home-based preschools
- Taught court-ordered parenting classes for abusive parents
- Managed a domestic violence batterers treatment program
- Ran crisis hotlines for parents and teens
- Certified in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, providing support in crisis situations
- Presented several hundred talks to parent and children groups
- Coach parents, kids, and families to resolve challenges and improve relationships
Qualifications
- Raised a son and daughter who are now successful young adults
- Brings a wide range of hands-on experience with children of all ages and with families of all nationalities and socio-economic groups
- Shares a unique gift for listening fairly, understanding what is being said and offering valuable feedback
- Worked with thousands of kids and adults over the past 40 years
- Has experience as a child and an adult with divorce, remarriage and blended families
Sample Clip from Susan’s new DVD!
