Mary A. Brown, M.Ed.
Gonzaga University
Counselor Education Department
502 E Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258
(509) 313-3631
Current Position
Assistant Professor, Counselor Education Department 2004-present
Director of School Counseling, Counselor Education Department - 2004-present
Academic Degrees
1975M.Ed.Counseling and GuidanceGonzaga University
1968B.A.Bachelor of Arts in HumanitiesGonzaga University
Certification
Continuing Teaching Certification -#156778CWashington State
ESA Continuing Counseling Certification-#156778CWashington State
Continuing Principal Certification-#156778CWashington State
Professional Experience
2004- PresentAssistant ProfessorGonzaga University
1999-2003Adjunct ProfessorGonzaga University
2001-2002Adjunct ProfessorEastern Washington University
1996-2001Adjunct ProfessorWhitworth College
2000-2008Consultant/trainerQuality Educational Consultants
2000-presentGrant writerFocused Fitness
1990-2000Supervisor, Student Services DepartmentSpokane Public Schools
1983-1990Coordinator, Student Services DepartmentSpokane Public Schools
1978-1983Head of Counseling, Garry Junior High SchoolSpokane Public Schools
1974-1978Counselor, Glover Junior High SchoolSpokane Public Schools
1969-1974English Teacher, Lewis and Clark High SchoolSpokane Public Schools
1968-1969Speech Therapist Tri County Special Education
Faculty and Administrative Load
Fall 2010
EDCE 657AInternship5 credits
EDCE 585Introduction to School Counseling2 credits
Spring 2011
EDCE 657BInternship5 credits
EDCE 595Special Issues in School Counseling1 credit
EDCE 900Peer Review Workshop1 credit
EDCE 900Professional Certification Workshops8 credits
Other Collegiate Assignments2011-2012
Director, School Counseling Program
Professional Education Advisory Board Chair
School Counseling Department Faculty Search Committee
Professional Certification program development
Professional Association Memberships and Leadership
American Counseling Association
American School Counselor Association
Washington Counseling Association
President Elect 2008-2009
President 2009-2010
Past President 2010-2011
Washington State Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors
Past President 1988-1989
Secretary 2004-2005
President - 2006-2007
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Conference Presentations, recent
Brown,M, Monaghan, M., Leland, B., Rieger, K., (March 2, 2012) Happy Tails: Animal Assisted Counseling in Schools, Washington School Counseling Conference, Seattle, WA.
Brown, M., Gruman, D., Slyter, M. (March 2, 2012) Professional Certification: Are You Ready to Start?, Washington School Counseling Conference, Seattle, WA.
Brown, M., Bennett. (February 17, 2011) Through the Lens of Gracious Thinking… pre-conference workshop, Washington/Oregon School Counseling Conference, Vancouver, WA.
Brown, M., Gruman, D. Slyter, M. (February 2011) Understanding Professional Certification. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA
Brown, M., Bennett, E. (October 7, 2010) Moving from Entitlement to Gratitude. Keynote presentation, Idaho State School Counseling Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Brown, M., Bennett, E. (February 2010) School Climate: Moving from Entitlement to Gratitude. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA
Brown, M., Gruman, D. (February 2010) Understanding Professional Certification. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA
Brown, M. Bennett, E. (February 2009). Responding to What Our Students are Thinking: Creating Meaning in the Counseling Process. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
Brown, M. Gruman, D. Ratts, V. Schaefle, S.: panel members. (February 2009). Professional Certification Update. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
Brown, M., Bennett, E., Eberth, L., Ferris, J., Renner, L. (March 2008). Utilizing Possible Selves Theory to Increase Student Achievement. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
Brown, M., Kays, B., Montgomery, L. (March 2008). Utilizing Simple Technology Tools in School Counseling to Deepen Student Growth. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
Brown, M., Kjack, V., Harvey, M., Bennett, E. (March 2007). Counselor and Health/Fitness Teacher Collaboration: An Integrated Social Skills Program That Works. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Vancouver, WA.
Brown, M., Souers, K., Osborne, M., Ratley, A. (March 2007). Creating Supportive Learning Environments for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Vancouver, WA.
Brown, M., Doyle, K., Gray, S. (March 2006) Student Self-Injury. Be Aware! Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
Bennett, E., Syme, M., Majors, A., Bitzig, S., and Brown, M. (October, 2003). Facing the Bully: What Counselors can offer to bullies, victims, and bystanders. Washington Counseling Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
Bennett, E., Syme, M., Majors, A., Bitzig, S., and Brown, M. (October, 2004). Depression: Who is aware? Who must be? Washington Counseling Association Conference, Seattle, WA .
Bennett, E., Holsinger, J., Eccles, N., and Brown, M. (March 2004) The National Model and Bullying: The State of the Art in Prevention. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
Bennett, E., Brown, M., and Koffman, S. (March 2004). A Comprehensive Peer Review Plan: One Response to the Implementation of the National Model. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
Funded Grants and Contracts
1999-2002: 21st Century Community Learning Center: After School Programs grant – Spokane Schools - $716,618
2002: HRSA grant for Community Based Abstinence Education – Spokane Schools: $464,748
2003-2004 Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Special Projects Grant: School Counseling Professional Portfolio Development, Gonzaga University: $782.
2004-2007 Carol M. White Physical Education Grant: $421,149 – Spokane Schools (partnership with Gonzaga University school counseling program and Spokane School District, “Utilizing common program standards to teach social skills in physical education programs”, $30,000).
2008 – Carol M. White Physical Education Grant – Bethel School District ($388,152) and East Valley School District ($219,111)
2009 – Carol M. White Physical Education Grant – Caldwell, Idaho School District ($320,602).
2010 – Carol M. White Physical Education Grant – Williamsburg, VA. ($547,420)
Community Service
KSPS Public Television Friends of Seven Board of Directors, Immediate Past President
Family Service Spokane Board of Directors, Past President
REACH for the Future! A Partnership for Educational Success – Board Member
Educational partnership with Sunnyside School District
Recognition:
Counselor Educator of the Year – Washington School Counseling Association, 2/29/08
Graduate Educator, School of Education – April 2010 Gonzaga University
Volunteer of the Year, KSPS Public Television – April 2010