Methodist University Social Work

Social Work Alumni

Fall, 2004:

Tamu Malaika Brown, employed with Social Security as a Claims Representative. She also volunteers with GAL. She has not started Graduate Studies but looks forward to it in the future.

Travis Lamont Smith, is employed with The Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention as a Court Counselor. Currently, he is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Spring, 2005:

Patricia Carruthers is employed with Cumberland County Department of Social Services in Child Protection. At this time, she is not contemplating Graduate School.

Enausa Davis-Robinson is employed with Army Community Services, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In her position, she serves as a liaison between military families and the Cumberland County Department of Social Services. Her position is located within the Cumberland County DSS. She received her Masters in Counseling from Webster University

Fall, 2005: AWESOME 8

Carmella Barton, received her MSW from the University of South Carolina. She is back in Raleigh, North Carolina and is employed as a Clinical Social Worker.

Loretta Baskett, is employed at Cumberland DSS. She has applied to the MSW Program at Fayetteville State University.

Lakeisha Brown, received her MSW from the University of South Carolina with Carmella. She is employed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia.

Tracey Hinds, received her MSW from Fayetteville State University. She currently lives in Raeford, NC, and is employed as a Clinical Social Worker.

Alice Price graduated from the MSW Program at Fayetteville State University. She also works as a School Social Worker in the Harnett County School System.

Phyliss Shaw is employed at DSS as a Social Worker Supervisor in the Adult Services Area. She also has completed an on-line Masters in Human Services

Carla Smith is employed as a Social Worker Director in a Nursing Home. She also graduated from the MSW Program at Fayetteville State University.

With regard to Ralph Littlejohn, he is busy writing a book At this point, no Graduate School.

Spring, 2006: SENSATIONAL 6

Kristen Alarcon, received her MSW from Fayetteville State University. She is employed at DSS, as a Social Worker.

Lolita Innis, is employed at DSS as an Adoption Social Worker. At this time, she is not pursuing a MSW.

Connie Martin. On May 16, 2009, Connie received her MSW from Virginia Common Wealth University. She is employed with the Military as a Social Worker.

Larkita McArthur is currently living in Lacy, Washington. She is employed as an Under-Writer with State Farm Insurance Company. She did not go to Graduate School. This updated information was provided on 8-21-09. .

Joyace Morin graduated from the MSW Program at Fayetteville State. She is not seeking employment at this time.

Christine Smart is employed in the Cumberland County School System as a School Social Worker. At this time, she is not pursuing a MSW.

Fall, 2006: Determined 14 Strong

Gatrien Bell is unemployed. She has had health issues. She is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Cheryl Blackmon graduated from the MSW Program at Fayetteville State, and is employed at Fort Bragg as a Social Worker.

Nathan Blanton is working as a Social Worker with Mental Health in Sanford, NC. He has also applied to the MSW Program at Fayetteville State.

Michael Carrion graduated from the MSW Program at Fayetteville State, May, 2009. He will take his MSW Licensure Exam on December 11, 2009.

Lorena Fehlman is employed in the School System in Hoke County as a School Social Worker.

Kenyette Fowler graduated from the MSW Program at UNC-Chapel Hill, and is employed in Sanford County DSS (Child Welfare)

Shelia Grindle is employed as a Family Violence Prevention Trainer, Army Community Service, Family Advocacy Program. She is getting her Masters on-line with Michigan State University in Criminal Justice.

Phillip Hiracheta is employed in the Cumberland County School System. At this time, he is not pursuing a MSW.

Gayna Holcomb. According to last information, she was a Cheerleader with the Baltimore Ravens, and was enrolled in the MSW Program at Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Emmett Jackson is employed at Fort Bragg in the Wounded Warrior Program At this time, he is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Taliyah Jones. At this time, I am not sure of her status. The last information indicated the husband was anticipating deployment to Switzerland, and Taliyah would accompany him.

Paula Leonard is employed at Methodist University. She is currently applying to Graduate School at Fayetteville State University (MSW).

Yolanda McAllister is enrolled in Graduate School at UNC-Chapel Hill. She is expected to graduate May, 2010.

Lalita Sing initially took time to be with her young child. However, she began employment with Fort Bragg in March, 2009

Spring, 2007: FABULOUS 5

Joanne Burnett. I am not sure. She had expressed an interest in Graduate School. One of her main concerns was being able to manage school and her son.

Helen Godwin is working with a local Nursing Home/Hospice, and is also attending FSU (MSW) Graduate School..

Paul Taylor graduated from the MSW Program at Fayetteville State University, and is currently employed in the Substance Abuse Field

Sharon Valentine graduated from the MSW Program at UNC-Chapel Hill, and is currently employed in Child Welfare in Wake County DSS

Stacey Williams is working with Cumberland County DSS in Adult Services. At this time, she is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Fall, 2007: (THE TRIPLE Ts (12)

Isley Cotton is employed in the Cumberland County School System as a School Social Worker at Margaret Willis Elementary School. She applied to the MSW Program, University of North Carolina at Pembroke but did not follow-through. As of January, 2010, she is applying to Texas State University-San Marcos, School of Social Work.

Carrie Green was previously employed at Fort Bragg. Her husband has been re-assigned to Alabama. She has applied to Alabama A&M University Graduate Social Work Program

Robin Childress is attending Graduate School at East Carolina, UNC-Greenville.

Sarah Dillashaw. I am not sure.

Lynette Smith is employed with Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center as a Medical Social Worker. She plans to attend UNC-Pembroke in May, 2010.

Krystina Lucas is Director of Discharge Planning, Carolina Rehabilitation Center, Fayetteville, NC.

Susan Follum ended employment with Communicare, Inc, as a Social Worker in July, 2009. She is exploring employment with the Department of Social Services, Hampton, Virginia. She is also considering Graduate School. As of February 9, 2010, Susan has been accepted to Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.

Glenda Frazier is employed with Fort Bragg in Family Advocacy. She has taken graduate courses through Webster University towards a Master Degree in Counseling.

Kathi Mason is applying to Graduate School at Fayetteville State. She is also employed with HOSPICE

Joni Tellis is employed at DSS in the Adult Services Section. No Graduate School at this time.

Bridgette Simms is employed as a Social Worker with Communicare, Inc. As of December, 2009 she is applying to Graduate School at Fayetteville State University in their (MSW) Program.

James Milligan is employed at Fort Bragg, Womack Army Medical Hospital. He is enrolled at Fayetteville State University in their MSW Program

Spring, 2008: The Super Six

Eileen Hood completed her MSW at UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. She will enter the Navy as an Officer and a Social Worker.

Tyrone Williams graduated from Fayetteville State University May, 2009, with a MSW. He became employed as a Foster Care Social Worker in the Teen Unit, Cumberland County DSS December, 2009.

Christopher Parker is pastoring his church, and applying to Fayetteville State University (MSW).

Timothy Light is employed at Fort Bragg, NC, with the Wounded Warrior Program. At this time, he is not enrolled in graduate school.

Veronica Pierce is employed at Safe Haven Visitation Center. At this time, she is not enrolled in graduate school.

Maggie Coen-Rollins has re-entered the military, and is serving as the EEO Director. She has taken graduate courses through Webster University (Master in Counseling).

Fall, 2008: The Phenomenal 7

Erin Craig has been accepted to Graduate School at Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts (MSW). As of December, 2009. Erwin has decided not to attend Simmons College, Boston Massachusetts. She has moved to New Concord, Ohio, and is applying to Ohio State University (MSW).

Brendalis Rios plans for Graduate School have been put on hold. As of April, 2009, she is pregnant with twins.

Teresa Brown is employed as a Social Worker with Family Advocacy, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. At this time, she is not enrolled in Graduate School. As of October 8, 2009, the student advised that she has written and published a book entitled: On Your Best Day. It can be purchased at: http://www.xlibris.com/OnYourBestDay.html

Allison Hines is employed in the Cumberland County School System (E.E. Miller) as a School Social Worker. As of 11-11-09, she plans to enroll in Graduate School (Fayetteville State University) in January 2010.

Felecia Nieves is not employed by her choice. At this time, she is not enrolled in Graduate School. She is having health issues.

Talesha Williams is employed with the Social Security Administration, Fayetteville, NC. At this time, she is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Rebecca Pena is employed with Employment Security Commission, Fayetteville, NC. At this time, she is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Spring, 2009: The Exemplary 7

Nadine DiGiammarino is employed with New Hanover Community Action. At this time, she is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Tina Faircloth is exploring job possibilities. At this time, she is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Jovannique Hines is employed with Mental Health as a Community Support Worker. At this time, she is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Maleia Matt is enrolled in Graduate School at Fayetteville State University (MSW).

Doris Mcphatter is employed with Mental Health. She has expressed interest in Graduate School through UNC-Pembroke

Frank Moses is employed with the Military. At this time, he is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Amanda Underwood is employed in Retail. She has expressed an interest in playing basketball in another Country. At this time, she is not enrolled in Graduate School.

Fall, 2009: The Aspiring 7

Teva Dellabalma has her private "Birthing Practice." She is working to market her service, and increase her clientele. She continues to reside in Fayetteville, NC.

Bobette Donaldson is employed with Teens as Parents (TAP) in Harnett County, NC. She is expecting a baby in September, 2010. She has also applied to Graduate School, UNC- Chapel Hill, NC.

Elaine Frangakis is volunteering with the Cumberland County Schools. She has been accepted to Graduate School at Fayetteville State University (Advance Standing). She will begin this Summer, 2010.

Jacqueline Kenney is employed with Cape Fear Hospital. She is considering Graduate School, however, her plans are incomplete at this time.

Christine Gregory is employed with Sanford Community College in their Adult Bacic Education Department. She has applied to Fayetteville State University Graduate Social Work Program. Due to an administrative mix-up, she will begin not this Summer but the Summer, 2011.

Kenneth Washington is recovering from hip replacement surgery.

Timothy Reeves, completed his Social Work Degree requirements. He is enrolled in courses this semester in completion of his Sociology Degree. He has been accepted to the University Of Texas At Austin School Of Social Work. He will begin Summer, 2010.

Spring, 2010: The Mighty Duo

Jessalyn Lykins is completing her Internship in the Cumberland County School System. She is placed with Richard Droney, School Social Worker who has responsibility for Cumberland Road and Cumberland Mills Elementary Schools. She has also applied to Graduate School at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.

Shelly Savoy is completing her Internship with the Cumberland County Department of Social Services. She is placed in the Child Welfare Section and is under the supervision of Teresa Cole, Supervisor of the Interstate Unit. She is interested in employment in Child Welfare. Ultimately, she plans to attend Graduate School (at a later time).

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