James Davis
Utica, NY, UNITED STATES
Don't let others dictate your future, never give up, and always be positive.
Biography
In high school I was told by my school counselor that I was not college material. He said I should learn a trade like being a mechanic. I have family members that are mechanics and they are awesome. My dad taught me how to work on a 1979 Ford Fairmont. My first car.. The only response I had for my school counselor was, "I don't like getting dirty." I remember being angry and upset that this guy was trying to tell me what I could and could not do with my life. I was determined to prove him wrong. Nobody, especially someone I saw once a year, was going to tell me my future. I was going to college and that was that.
I went to college and loved it. I actually excelled and continued growing as I went. I learned a great deal about my self and others. I found that I enjoy helping others anyway I can.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. My interest include school counselor leadership and organizational culture change. I have provided workshops and trainings on communication, building relationships, bullying and cyber bullying with teens, managing teenage behavior, substance abuse, school counselor leadership and interpersonal skills. I am willing to help you in any what that I can.
Industry Expertise (3)
Mental Health Care
Education/Learning
Childcare
Areas of Expertise (3)
Overcoming Obstacles
Interpersonal Skills
Mainting A Positive Mindset
Accomplishments (3)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor NY (professional)
2007-05-01
Enabled to practice as a private practitioner in NY.
Certified School Counselor (professional)
1996-12-01
Able to work in schools in the capacity of school counselor. Currently the Director of Guidance.
Foster Parent (personal)
2008-08-01
My wife and I are certified foster parents in NY. We have been foster parents since 1998. I facilitate a monthly foster parent group promoting best practices of foster parents.
Education (3)
Sage Graduate School: Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Leadership 2013
New York State University at Albany : Masters of Science in Counseling, Counseling 1996
12 + Credits to earn a Certificate in Advance Studies in Counseling to obtain School Counselor Certification
New York State University at Albany: Bachelor of Science, Psychology 1993
Minor - Philosophy
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Corporate Training
Fees
Research Focus (1)
SCHOOL LEADERS ’ PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS AS LEADERS AS PART OF THE DISTRICT L EADERSHIP TEAM AND IMPACT ON THE DISTRICT WIDE CHANGE PROCESS
2013-10-30
Research on school counselor leadership and school district change completed while working toward my doctorate.
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