Barbara A. Scarboro, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, LCAS, NCLSC

BARBARA A. SCARBORO
(828) 262-6044
scarboroba@appstate.edu


EDUCATION

Ph.D., Counselor Education with Multicultural Counseling Emphasis, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC. May 2004


M.A., Counselor Education, Appalachian State University, Boone NC, May 1999


M.S., Special Education with Emphasis in Correctional Education/Counseling and Case Management. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, August, 1989


B.S. (P), Social Work (Correctional Services/Institutions for Delinquents and Adult Offenders), East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, May 1982. Bachelor of Social Work Certification, 1982


RESEARCH INTERESTS

• School Counseling: Professional preparation and counseling skills development; continued professional development.
  
  
• Substance Abuse/Addictions: Prevention, intervention & treatment; dual diagnosis treatment.
  
  
• Counseling: Counseling and intervention services for students with behavioral emotional disabilities (BED) or emotional behavioral disabilities (EBD), training and professional development for Professional School Counselors in service delivery to students with BED or EBD.
  
  
• Diversity/Multiculturalism: Issues & support for students and professionals.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC August 2005- Present
Reich College of Education/Department of Human Development &
Psychological Counseling

Adjunct Professor
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC August 2004- May 2005
Reich College of Education Department of Human Development
Psychological Counseling


COURSE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Group Methods and Processes

Practicum in Counseling

Child & Adolescent Therapy

School-Based Consultation


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public School System, Charlotte, NC
July 2003 �- August 2005
The Department of Alternative Education and Safe Schools

Student Assistance Program Counselor/Substance Abuse Counselor
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public School System, Charlotte, NC
February 1999 �- June 2003
The Department of Alternative Education and Safe Schools

School Counselor
Burke County Board of Education, Morganton, NC
August 1997 �- January 1999
Freedom High School

School Counselor
Northampton County Board of Education,
Pendleton, NC
August 1996 �- June 1997
Willis Hare Elementary School

Substance Abuse Counselor II
Wake County Substance Abuse Services, Raleigh, NC
January 1992 �- June 1992
Wake County Court Services

Social Worker III Child Protective Services Treatment
Wake County Department of Social Services, Raleigh, NC
January 1991 �- January 1992

Clinical Social Worker
Wake County Mental Health Child and Family Services, Raleigh, NC
September 1989 �- December 1990

Adolescent Counselor
Drug Action of Wake County, Inc., Raleigh, NC
September 1987 �- September 1989
Currently Known as Southlight, Inc.

Probation and Parole Officer
Missouri Board of Probation and Parole, St. Louis, MO
August 1984 �- January 1987

Correctional Intern and Correctional Officer
Department of Justice, Federal Correctional Institution, Butner, NC
May 1981 �- January 1983

Substance Abuse Counselor (Part-time)
Psychiatric and Forensic Associates/SAIL, Inc. Charlotte, NC
Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
April 1999 �-December 2002

Counselor (Private Contract)
Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Salvation Army, Raleigh, NC
June 1989 �- January 1992

Private Practice Associate/Consultant
Edwards, Hayes and Associates, Raleigh, NC
June 1990 �- May 1991

Chemical Dependency Counselor
St. Anthony�'s Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
January 1986 �- September 1986
Hyland Adolescent Center



LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction School Counselor (K-12)

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Special Education (Cross-Categorical)

North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor

National Certified Counselor

North Carolina Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist



CONFERENCES/PRESENTATIONS

Conference Planner
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC April, 2005
Alternative Education & Safe Schools Department
�"Tools of the Trade�" Statewide Conference

Presenter
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC April, 2004
Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Child Development

Presenter
United Way of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC October, 2003
First Annual Training on Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, & Treatment


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society International

American Counselor Association (ACA)

North Carolina Counselors Association (NCCA)

North Carolina School Counselor Association (NCSCA)

National Education Association (NEA)




Curriculum Vita by Request:
Barbara A. Scarboro, Ph.D.,LPC, LCAS, NCLSC
Appalachian State University
Reich College of Education
Edwin Duncan Hall
Post office Box 32075
Boone, NC 28608-2075
Email: scarboroba@appstate.edu