Dr. Linda Sonna
Psychologist - Author - Artist
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Degrees
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois, 1977. Graduated with high honors and distinction in the curriculum.
M.Ed., Educational Psychology, University of Illinois, 1975. Graduated with honors.
B.A., Spanish Education, University of Illinois, 1971. Dean's list, James Scholar, graduated with honors.
Credentials & Honors
Quill and Scroll Honorary Writing Society, 1968
Illinois State Scholar, 1968
National Honor Society, 1968
Sigma Delta Pi Honorary Society, 1971
K-12 Teacher, State of Illinois, K-12 (expired)
Guidance Counselor, State of Illinois (expired)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Texas, 1979, #21682
Health Service Provider, State of Texas, 1979
Young Careerist, Business & Professional Woman's Association, 1980
Who's Who in Young Women In America, 1980
Allied Health Staff, Green Oaks, Charter, & Brookhaven Psychiatric hospitals, Dallas, 1982 -1989
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Texas
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, State of New Mexico #3434
Advanced Mediation, UNM Faculty Dispute Resolution Center, Albuquerque, NM, 2003
Licensed School Psychologist, State of New Mexico
Licensed Educational Diagnostician, State of New Mexico
Licensed School Counselor, State of New Mexico
Secondary School Teaching Certificates, State of New Mexico, endorsement in Psychology, Bilingual Education, TESOL, and Modern & Classical Languages
Poets & Writer's Directory of Poets
Teaching English as a Second Language, LVA Certificate
Who's Who in America, 1992
Winner, Byliners Texas-Wide Writing Contest (short fiction), 1992
Honorable mention, Writers' Digest contest (poetry), 1992
Winner, Byliners Texas-Wide Writing Contest, 1993
Special Merit Award, Byliners Texas-Wide Writing Contest, 1994
CPI, CPR, and First Aid Certifications, 1997
Licensed Foster Care Provider, New Mexico, 1995 - 1997
Licensed Treatment Foster Parent, State of New Mexico, 1997 - 1998
Academy of American Poets
Winner, San Miguel Writer's Literary Conference Contest, for Tortillas & Peanut Butter: Confessions of an American Mom Turned Mexican Smuggler (book-length memoir), 2007
Finalist, Multicultural Nonfiction, National Indie Excellence Award, Tortillas & Peanut Butter: Confessions of an American Mom Turned Mexican Smuggler, 2017
Employment
Writer. Author of creative non-fiction and self-help books, poems, essays, free-lance articles, and columns. 1988 - present.
Private Practice Psychologist. Individual, group, and family therapy; child, adolescent, and adult; psychological assessments (English/Spanish). Specialized in treatment of patients with borderline personality disorder and chronic mental illness. Consultations and staff development at community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, small businesses, and school districts. Taught continuing education courses for social workers, counselors, and psychologists. Dallas, TX, 1978 - 1995; Taos, NM, 1995 - 2005; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, in-office and online. 2005 - present.
Writing Classes/Coaching. Dallas, TX; Taos, NM; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; La Manzanilla, Mexico; online. 1994 - present.
Lecturer/Workshop Leader. Presentations on topics related to psychology, education, parenting, leadership, and writing. Dallas, TX; Ft. Worth, TX; Taos, NM; San Miguel de Allende. 1976 - present.
Professor of Counseling Psychology. Developing, teaching, and serving as core teacher for the online Multicultural Counseling and Master's Case Presentation courses for Yorkville University in Canada; evaluating master candidates’ clinical case presentations. Part time, 2005 - 2015.
Clinical Director. Supervising staff at the Dallas County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Therapeutic Nursery, Dallas, TX. 1990 - 1991.
Outpatient Psychologist. Individual, marital, family, and group therapy; psychological evaluations and assessments. Dallas County Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Child and Adolescent Services division, Dallas, TX. 1976 - 1979.
Administrator of Educational Research. Designing and implementing research projects; supervising instructors’ dissertation and thesis research. Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, TX. 1975 - 1976.
Secondary School Teacher. Teaching Spanish, French, and bilingual courses. Crete/Monee School District, Crete, IL. 1971 - 1973.
Special Projects
Multicultural Curriculum Consultant & Editor. Beyond Borders English as a second language textbooks, levels 2-6. Catalina Foundation. July 2014 – present.
Professor of Pastoral/Spiritual Counseling. Interfaith Academy, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. 2012 – 2013.
Writing Instructor. Taos Education Center. January - December, 1996.
Language Instructor & Tutor. Spanish and English classes. Taos, NM, and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. 2004 - 2009.
Mental Health Disaster Relief Professional. Crisis counseling of Red Cross staff and shelter residents following hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Slidell, LA; emergency child and adolescent intake assessments and crisis counseling of clinical staff at the Rosenblum Mental Health Clinic, Ponchatoula, LA. Westover Consulting, SAMHSA. October, 2005.
Intern Supervisor. Southwestern College. Supervising counselors-in-training. Taos, NM, 2005 - 2006.
Associate Editor. Positive Parenting Magazine. 1993 - 2006.
Course Developer. Thomson/Wadsworth Publishing. Content and graphics for introductory college psychology course’s online tutorial. Part time, 2003 - 2004.
Adjunct Professor. instructor of human development; introductory, child, and developmental psychology; and human services courses to community college students; instructor of personality, abnormal, family, developmental, educational, cross-cultural psychology, and child psychopathology to upper division and graduate students. Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, TX; University of New Mexico, Taos and Española, NM; Taos Education Center, Taos, NM. Various semesters, 1995 - 2003.
Board Facilitator. Facilitating Taos and Española Citizens Review Boards investigating children in state Custody; composing reports for area judges. Part time, 1999 -2002.
Outpatient Therapist. Taos/Colfax Community Services. Individual, family, and group psychotherapy; supervising psychosocial rehabilitation counselors in the day treatment program for patients with chronic mental illness. Part time, August, 1999 - March, 2000.
Dissertation Advisor. Dissertation and thesis design and support for master's and doctoral candidates. Part time, January, 1996 - June, 1998.
ESL Instructor. Teaching English to Chinese children, adolescents, and adults; beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Teaching English as a second language to Ecuadorian children and adolescents; teaching English literature and creative writing to Ecuadorian adults. Future School, Dalian, China; Instituto de Estudios Interoamericanos, Cuenca, Ecuador. Summer and fall semesters, 1998.
Website Reviewer. EyeOnTheWeb.Com. April - June, 1998.
Director. The Taos Writer's Connection. Taos, NM. Teaching creative writing; free-lance, and technical writing; editing; organizing and presenting workshops. Taos, NM. Part time, June, 1995 - June, 2005.
Computer Consultant. PC configuration, web design. Taos, NM, 1995 - 1999; San Miguel de Allende, 2010 - present.
Treatment Foster Care Provider. Raindancer Youth Services. Taos, NM, 1997.
Columnist. Talk Back Views, Taos, NM. Part time, August 1996 - 1997.
Foster Care Provider. Children, Youth, & Family Services, Taos, NM, February, 1995 – 1997.
Substitute Teacher. Taos Municipal Schools. September, 1995 - May, 1996.
Adjunct Instructor. Introductory Psychology, Human Development, Personality, Human Sexuality, and Interpersonal Relations courses at Eastfield, Mountain View, Richland, Northlake, and El Centro Colleges, Dallas County Community College District. Various semesters, 1975 - 1995.
ESL Teacher. Teaching English to bilingual secretarial students. Instituto Norteamericano de Estudios Bilingues, Irapuato, Gto., Mexico. Summers, 1968 - 1970.
Publications
Books
Jimmy’s Answer to Cancer/Jaime Lucha Contra el Cancer. Children’s rhyming picture book. (To be released in 2022.)
The Wannabe Unicorn: A fable for you, your child, and the child within. Fable/Metaphysical. (To be released in 2022.)
Tortillas & Peanut Butter: True Confessions of an American Mom Turned Mexican Smuggler. Humorous memoir, ShelfStealers Publishers, 2016. Multicultural Nonfiction Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards; Amazon Top-10 Bestseller in humor, Mexico travel, teen/young adult biography, single parenting, solo travel, and true crime; BookLife Prize.
Earthships: A New Mecca Poetry Collection, Zachary Kluckman, Editor. (Anthologized Poems) "Bury the Why" and "The Prophetess." (Horse and Tiger Press, 2007)
Mommy Rescue Guide: Potty Training: Lifesaving Techniques and Advice for an Easy Transition. (Adams Media, 2007)
Mommy Rescue Guide: Toddler Meals: Lifesaving Recipes and Advice for Making Fun, Nutritious Food (Adams Media, 2007) Chapters from the Everything Toddler Book reprinted.
Parent's Guide to Raising Siblings. (F + W Publications, Littleton, MA, 2006)
Early-Start Potty Training. (McGraw Hill, New York, 2005)
The Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Disorder. (F + W Publications, Littleton, MA, 2005)
The Everything Parenting a Teenager Book. (F + W Publications, Littleton MA., 2004)
A Cup of Comfort for Inspiration. Contributor to anthology. (Adams Media, 2003)
The Everything Tween Book: A parent's guide to surviving the turbulent pre-teen years. (Adams Media, Littleton, MA. May, 2003)
The Everything Potty Training Book: Professional, reassuring advice to help you and your child through this challenging time. (Adams Media, Littleton, MA, 2002)
The Everything Toddler Book: From tantrums to potty training, practical advice to get you and your toddler through the formative years. (Adams Media, Littleton, MA, 2002)
The Homework Solution: Getting kids to do their homework. (Williamson Publishers, VT, 1990)
The Homework Plan: A parent's guide to helping kids excel. (Berkley Publishing Group, New York, 1994)
Poetry
“The Chocolate Cure,” poem. Runner-up, Writer’s Digest Writing Contest, 2000.
"The Warning," poem in Lunarosity Journal of Poetry and Fiction by Contemporary Authors. October, 2006.
“El Valle Mio," poem in La Herencia Magazine of Art and Culture, May, 2006.
"Uncle Jesse's Giggles," poem. Lunarosity Journal of Poetry and Fiction by Contemporary Authors. September, 2004.
"Delphinium Dancing," poem. Lunarosity Journal of Poetry and Fiction by Contemporary Authors. May, 2004.
“Sculpted by Love," poem. Chokecherries Anthology. 2003-2004.
"Love at Noon," poem. Chokecherries Anthology. 2003-2004.
"Midlife Mama Rap,” featured poem on Prosenpoetry.com. December, 2003.
"Como Ayer," poem. El Crepúsculo. February, 2003.
"El Valle Mio," poem. El Crepúsculo. September, 2002.
Articles, Columns & Essays
30 articles on parenting teens for Nickelodeon Website.
"Treating ADHD," www.clubmom.com
"Winter Blues," www.clubmom.com
"Emotion, Morality, and the Right to Die," www.clubmom.com
"Helping a Child with ADD/ADHD Symptoms," www.clubmom.com
"Types of Depression," www.clubmom.com
"Attention Deficiency Disorder," www.clubmom.com
"The Soul of Commercialism," www.clubmom.com
"Marked for Life," www.clubmom.com
"Censorship in the Arts", www.clubmom.com
"Strengthening Teenagers to Withstand Peer Pressure," www.clubmom.com
"Special Needs Siblings" and "Handling Sibling Age Differences." Parent's Guide News, August, 2006.
"A Presidential Blast from the Past,” Positive Parenting Magazine, February, 2006.
“Lessons from Katrina,” LAS Alumni Association Newspaper, February, 2006.
“Tweens and Sleep,” Tween News, December, 2004.
“Kids Who Lose Their Cool," Positive Parenting Magazine, February, 2004.
“Solving the Teen Violence Problem,” Taos News, November, 2003.
"Befriending Trouble," Positive Parenting Magazine, March, 2003.
"Teens: From Trying to Terrific," Positive Parenting Magazine, January, 2003.
"The Best Christmas Presents," Positive Parenting Magazine, December, 2003.
"Best Homework Tips," Positive Parenting Magazine, October, 2002.
"Homework and your Child," Positive Parenting Magazine, August, 2002.
"Toddler Swim Safety," Positive Parenting Magazine, June, 2002.
"Library Ordinance Awaits Town Action," Taos News, November 15, 2001.
"Proposed Library Ordinance Draws Public Ire," Taos News, November 8, 2001.
“Mourners Want Peace, Not War," Taos News, October 18, 2001.
"Six Steps to a Clean Slate," Positive Parenting Magazine, August, 2001.
"Wallowing in Words," (poem) The Writing Parent, September, 2000.
"Animal Control." Talk Back Magazine, April, 1998.
”Taos Day School." Talk Back Magazine, March, 1998.
"Final Exit: Book Review." Talk Back Magazine, June, 1997.
"Artists 10, Festival Organizers 0." Talk Back Magazine, May, 1997.
"Here and Now, If Not Always: Foster Parenting." Talk Back Magazine, April, 1997.
"The Broccoli Cure for Writer's Block." ByLine Magazine, September, 1996.
"Gangs: A New Kind of Family." Talk Back Magazine, September, 1996.
"Mr. Spider's Webs." Talk Back Magazine, September, 1996.
"Overcoming the Back to School Blues." Educating our Children, September, 1996.
"Cleaning Up After Oklahoma." International Risk Management, September, 1995.
"Information Technology Success at Texas Instruments." International Risk
Management, September, 1995.
"Boredom Blasters." Positive Parenting Magazine, September, 1994.
“Lessons from the Lion King." Positive Parenting Magazine. June, 1994.
“Abolish Homework?" Dallas Morning News, Guest Columnist for Education Extra, January, 1994.
"No More Fear of Flying," International Risk Management Journal, February, 1995.
“Keep Learning Alive," Jackson Parents & Kids, Jackson, Mississippi, 1994.
"Art Lessons from Augie N'Kele: The Making of a Creative Kid," Positive Parenting Magazine, 1994.
"Helping Kids Become Creative," (column series) Young Texas Writer, 1993.
"Summer Outings: A Great Homework Project," PTA Today, 1993.
"Jealous Peer Pressure," Positive Parenting Magazine, 1993.
"Hi Tech Homework," Positive Parenting Magazine, 1993.
"PTA Homework Projects," Positive Parenting Magazine, 1993.
"Homework Help for Harried Parents", PTA Today, 1992.
"Color Blindness Is A Handicap," op editorial, The Dallas Morning News, 1992.
"Denny's Mothers," Dallas Child, July, 1992.
"Unraveling Our Stereotypes--One Person At A Time," The Houston Chronicle, 1992.
"Sensitive People Break Stereotypes One By One," Fort Worth Star Telegram, 1992.
"Multicultural Sensitivity," The Cleveland Plain Dealer, 1992.
"College Credit Courses by Open-Circuit Television," Instructional Television: Status and Directions, Ackerman & Lipsitz, Ed., with Theodore Pohrte, 1977.
"A Rationale for Human Investment," Developing the Nation's Workforce, Merle Strong, Editor. With Rupert N. Evans co-author, 1975.
Self-Syndicated Columnist. "Homework Wizardry or "EduCaring" monthly column and/or individual articles were published in Positive Parenting Magazine, The Family Journal, Denver Parent Newsmagazine, Dallas Child, Gwinnett Family Reader, Long Island Parenting News, Parentguide Magazine, San Diego Family Press, Suburban Parent, Vermont Parent & Child, The Kidzette, North Dallas Addresses, Bent Trail Avoir, Today's Publications, The Lakewood Spirit, Jackson Parent & Child, and The Dallas Morning News:
"Militant Mamas"
"New School Year Resolutions"
"Parents, Have You Done Your Homework?"
"Bringing Homework Out Of The Bedroom"
"What The Kids Say"
"Teaching Time Management"
"Summer Time Management for Kids"
"Goal Setting for Kids"
"Kids Who Lose Their Cool"
"Mom's Reading Method"
"Math Mania"
"Straight Talk About Retention"
"Holidays & Homework"
"The Carrot And The Stick"
“Homework: The Job Kids Love To Hate"
"Just Say 'No' To TV"
"Overcoming Student Burn-out"
"Homework Fanatics"
"The Case Of The Disappearing Homework Papers"
"Homework Survival Strategies"
"Taking Charge"
"Helping A Budding Author to Blossom"
"Sit Still & Concentrate!"
"Helping a Troubled Child"
"A Case of Puppy Love"
"Thanks, Teach"
"An Educational Bon Voyage"
"Homework Do's and Don'ts"
"Pre-School Homework Readiness"
"College Homework Solutions"
"Wanda for President"
"Abolish Homework?"
"Gourmet Academics," Dallas Child, 1989.
"The Talented and Gifted Child," Dallas Child, 1989.
"Play Therapy: What's It All About," (in an edited book of readings), 1989.
"Homework Phobia," Dallas Child, October, 1988.
"Testing A Child's IQ," Dallas Child, September, 1988.
"Drug Abuse: A Second Look," Law Enforcement Review, 1985.
"Testing the Talented and Gifted Child," RAGT Newsletter, 1981.
"The High Cost of Giving Up," Scene Magazine, Dallas Morning News. July 5, 1981.
Professional Activities
Writing Workshop, From Lightness to Laughter: How to Write Funny (Even if you’re not). September 16, 2021. www.DrSonna.org/humor.
Presentation, Indie Author Project Expert Session: Freeing Your Muse & Overcoming Writer's Block. August 26, 2021. Video at https://vimeo.com/biblioboard/drlindasonna
Author Chat. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City, Ajijic, La Manzanilla, 2015-2016.
Senate Vice Chair. Yorkville University Faculty Senate. June 2009 - 2015.
Webinar Presentation. "Multicultural Counselling Strategies" Yorkville University Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, Yorkville University. August 24, 2015.
Webinar Presentation. "From WEIRD to Worldwide: Using Multicultural Counseling Strategies to Enhance Treatment of Mainstream Clients." Yorkville University Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, Yorkville University. April 29, 2015.
Workshop Presentation. "Teaching English to Mexican Students with the Beyond Borders Book: The Natural Approach." Sponsored by the Catalina Foundation. Nayarit, Mexico. December 23, 2014.
Instructor. "Interventions with Mentally Ill Citizens." San Miguel de Allende Police Academy, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico. March, 2013.
State Police Instructor. "Avoiding Human Rights Abuses During Interactions with Mentally Handicapped Citizens." For Guanajuato state police officers, San Miguel de Allende Police Academy, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico. May, 2013.
Teleseminar Presenter. “Positive Parenting,” 2010.
Continuing Education Workshop. "Multicultural Communication & Ethics for Counsellors." The Empowerment Center, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. February 9, 2011.
Continuing Education Instructor. "Multicultural Communication." Casa Luz, La Manzanilla, Nayarit, Mexico. March 11, 2011.
Continuing Education Instructor. "The New Ethics of Psychology." The Empowerment Center, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico. October 11, 2009
Continuing Education Instructor. "Communication Effectiveness for Hospice Workers." Hospice San Miguel, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico, May, 2009.
Continuing Education Instructor. "Ethics in Psychological Treatment: The Slippery Slope." 3-hour Continuing Education Course, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. August, 2008.
Continuing Education Instructor. "Mexican Culture," Biblioteca Publica, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. July 2007.
Workshop Presenter. "Parenting Your Adult Child." Lifepath, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. June, 2007.
Workshop Presenter. “Diagnosis and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorders.” NM State Association of Addiction Professionals, Silver City, NM. August, 2003.
Workshop Presenter. Life Skills. The Community Against Violence Center/Shelter. Taos, NM 1999.
Consultant. Teaching technical writing and curriculum design to Tiwa pre-school and kindergarten teachers on Taos Pueblo Reservation. Red Willow Head Start Program, Taos, NM. 2004
Workshop Presenter. "Parenting," "Coping with College," "Resume Writing." Fun Ed, Dallas, TX, various semesters.
Consultant. Development of infant and child program, staff development, and supervision of clinical staff. The Family Place Shelter for Battered Women, Dallas, TX.
Consultant. Turtle Creek Manor halfway house for the emotionally disturbed. Staff development and counselor supervision, Dallas, TX.
Symposium Presenter. "Managing the Borderline Patient in an Inpatient Psychiatric Facility," Brookhaven Psychiatric Pavilion, Dallas, TX.
Presenter. "Solving Students' Homework Problems," National Convention of Secondary School Administrators; Green Oaks Hospital; various Dallas area PTAs. Dallas, TX.
Training Consultant. "Inter-racial Sensitivity Training," Tarrant County Sheriff's Department, Ft. Worth, TX.
Training Consultant. "Supervisory Skills Training" workshop, Dallas County Employees, Dallas, TX.
Training Consultant. "Managing the Difficult Client," workshop, Dallas County Probation Department, Dallas, TX.
Training Consultant. "Homework for the New Generation," Region XI administrators and teachers, Texas.
Training Consultant. “Improving Care of Hostile/Aggressive Patients.” Medical Staff Development Program, Green Oaks Psychiatric Hospital, Dallas, TX.
Presenter. "Psychotherapy with the Difficult-To-Treat Patient OR The Joy of Borderlines." Medical Staff Development Program, Green Oaks Psychiatric Hospital, Dallas, TX.
Workshop Leader. "Psychotherapy with Sexually Abused Children." Mental Health Association of Dallas, Dallas, TX.
Keynote Speaker. "The Suicidal Adolescent." Regional PTA Conference, Dallas, TX.
Staff Development Trainer. "Counseling Involuntary and Non-verbal Clients," Dallas County Mental Health/Mental Retardation.
Lecturer. "Getting Kids To Do Their Homework," Green Oaks Hospital Parent Education Program; Carrollton, Watauga, Dallas, and Rockwall PTAs.
Continuing Education Course Provider. "Homework Solutions: A Family Therapy Intervention," Texas Psychological Association, Dallas, TX.
Keynote Speaker. "Bridging The Gap." Missouri Parenting Conference, Cape Girardeau, KS.
Workshop Presentation. "Arming Your Child Against Peer Pressure. Regional PTA Meeting. Colleyville, TX.
Research
Homework Solutions: A Family Therapy Intervention. Paper presented to the Texas Psychological Association. Dallas, 1992.
The Family Dynamics of Childhood Sexual Abuse. Paper summarizing research presented to the American Association of Women Psychologists. Dallas, 1980.
Presentation, "Play Therapy: What's It All About," Texas Psychological Association. Dallas, 1980.
Supervision of Counselors-In-Training. Paper summarizing research presented to the American Personnel and Guidance Association Regional Convention. Kansas City, 1976.
Evaluation of Teaching English by Open-Circuit Television in a Community College: An Examination of Attitudinal and Achievement Variables. Doctoral Dissertation.
Attitudes toward Educational Programming: A Comparison of Vocational, General, and College Preparatory Secondary School Students. Master's Thesis.
Memberships
PEN International
San Miguel Literary Sala
InterNations
American Psychological Association, past member.
American Counseling Association, past member.
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, past member.
Society of the Muse of the Southwest, past member.
Taos Art Association, volunteer, past member.
Foster Parent's Association, past member.
DFW Writer's Workshop, past member.
National Writer's Union, past member.
Dallas Non-fiction Writer's Group, chairperson.
DFW Non-Fiction Writer's Critique Group, leader.
DFW Writer's Critique Group, founder & chairperson.
Taos Writer's Read-and-Critique Group, founder & chairperson.
American Association of University Women, past member.
Dallas Psychological Association, past member, newsletter editor.
Ethics Committee, Dallas Psychological Association, past member.
American Personnel & Guidance Association, past member.
Community Service
Leader, San Miguel Wordsmiths writers’ group. San Miguel de Allende. June 22, 2019 - present.
Literary Reading, La Sala Literaria, Bellas Artes, San Miguel de Allende. June 20, 2019.
Organizer/Leader. San Miguel Philosophy Group. November 14, 2014 - 2016
Facilitator, Telearaña Book Club. Literary Discussions in Spanish, San Miguel de Allende, September, 2014.
Coordinator, Alternative Treatment Team. Hospice San Miguel, San Miguel de Allende, March, 2010 to July, 2011.
Taos Dreams Literary Contest, Taos, NM, 2004.
Poetry Reading, The Word, Taos, NM, 2004.
SOMOS young writers mentor, 2000-2003.
Poetry Reading, Poets Against the War, Taos, NM, 2001.
Poetry Reading, SOMOS 2003 Winter Series, Taos, NM.
Poetry Reading & Art Exhibition, All Points Gallery, Taos, NM.
Rio Bravo Paint-a-Thon, Taos, NM, 2002.
Taos Community Choir, 2003.
Taos High School Debate Team Judge, 2003.
Storytelling Festival volunteer, 2004.
Poetry Reading, Kid's Poetry Night, Taos, NM.
Volunteer, Taos Community Auditorium, Taos, NM, 1995-2005.
Poetry Reading, “Notes from a Foster Mom,” Taos, NM, 1996.
Contest Judge, Taos Poetry Slam, Taos, NM, 1997.
Volunteer, Taos Talking Picture Festival, Taos, NM, 1997 & 1998.
Technical support volunteer, essay contest judge, LaPlaza Telecommunity, Taos, NM, 1996.
Member, Taos Council of the Arts, Taos, NM.
Volunteer, Taos Art Association, Taos, NM.
Member, volunteer, SOMOS Writer's Organization, Taos, NM 1995-2005.
Panelist, Talk Back Community Forum, Taos, NM.
Member, Taos Bilingual Book Discussion Group, Taos, NM.
Founder & Leader Polish-to-Publish Group, Ft. Worth, TX.
DFW Writers' Workshop Adopt-A-School Program presentation to junior high school journalism classes.
PENN Women International, Dallas Chapter, creative writing contest judge.
PTA District Chairman, Family Life Education Committee, organized programs on psychological topics at 52 schools throughout the district; taught 16 classes.
Creative Writing Instructor, Lakewood Library, course for youngsters age 12-18.
Visiting artists program, presentations on writing for elementary school students in Dallas and Watauga, TX.
Art Work
La Galerie, Exposition, San Miguel de Allende, 2014
Biblioteca, Exposition, San Miguel de Allende, 2012
Chokecherries Anthology, 2004
1st State Bank, Exposition, Taos, NM, 2004
Stables Art Gallery, Exposition, Taos, NM, 2002
Amigos Bravos Paint-A-Thon, 2002
Café Tazza, Exposition, 2001
Stables Art Gallery, Exposition, Taos, NM 2000
Sunflower Store, Taos, NM, 2000
Personal Data
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Some French
Single, no dependents
D.O.B. 11-16-1950
Hobbies: Ukulele, drawing
Name when married: Linda Agler
References
John McLaughlin, ED.D., Dean of Academic Affairs, Yorkville University
Gary Hughes, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training, Yorkville University
Terry Barsano, M.A., Military Family Life Consultant
Tom Lynch, Ph.D., President, Interfaith Academy
Veronica Waisbein, M.A., Private Practice Therapist
Lisa Priebe, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
Leticia Gonzalez, Social Worker, Casita Linda
Linda Sonna, Ph.D.
Psychologist & Author