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Faculty
George Hendricks
His education background includes a BSW in social work from East Carolina University, and an MSW from East Carolina University with a concentration in children and mental health. Mr. Hendricks also took post graduate classes in special education at Fayetteville State University. Professor Hendricks is currently working on his Ph. D. in Human Services from Walden University. His research interests and dissertation topic focus on school social work issues. Prior to coming to Methodist University, George spent 12 years as a practicing social worker with Cumberland County Schools. During his tenure with the public schools he served the elementary, middle, high school and alternative levels. Mr. Hendricks is an active member at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, is active in local politics and serves on the Department of Social Services Board. He was elected to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 2005 and was recognized as the Cumberland County School Social Worker of the Year in 2004-2005. Professor Hendricks is married to Kelly Hendricks, a Registered Nurse with the Cumberland County Health Department. George and Kelly have two children, Tanner (5) and Trevor (10). Trevor and Tanner enjoy soccer and learning at their respective schools. Mr. Hendricks is delighted to be at Methodist. Go Monarchs! Bonita Belcastro
She earned her PhD in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 1999. Her research and dissertation focused on knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding persons with physical disabilities. Dr. Belcastro came to Methodist University in 2003 and served as the social work department chair for two years. She is currently the Dean of the School of Public Affairs and continues to teach in the social work department. In addition to her duties at Methodist University she is a consulting editor for the Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work and a CSWE national accreditation site visitor. She serves on the North Carolina Department of Education’s task force on School Social Work. Deborah Murray
While at Methodist University, Mrs. Murray has taught courses in Social Work Policy I and II, Social Work with the Elderly, Introduction to Social Work, Social Work and Technology, Helping Processes, Human and Biological Systems, Death and Dying, and Introduction to Gerontology. Deborah's special areas of interest include working with individual in the dying process and their families. Her area of focus in graduate school was working with children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). In 2000, Deborah was nominated to Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Deborah and her husband, Ocie, are the parents of three sons, Michael, David, and Jason. Michael is currently practicing as a Physician's Assistant in Richmond, Va. David is an Attorney in Tampa, Florida. Jason is a senior at the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. Mary Deyampert-McCall
While at Methodist University, Professor Deyampert-McCall has taught courses in Practice Methods, Human Behavior And The Social Environment 1 and 11, Human Diversity And Populations-At Risk, Child Welfare, Helping Processes, Social Welfare Policy 1 and 11, Family Social Work, and Field Practicum. Current research focuses on Child Homicides by Parent or Caretaker. She Chairs a Task Force researching this area in Cumberland County. Adjunct Social WorkFaculty Dr. Ronnie Martin
I have been teaching since 1997 and was the Chair of the Social Work Program at Methodist University from 1999-2003. I am currently the Director of the BSW Program at UNC-Pembroke where I am also an associate professor in the social work department. I serve on the Disability Councils for both the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the Baccalaureate Program Director’s Association (BPD). I have a passion for golf even though my handicap does not reflect that passion. I live in a farmhouse that is over 100 years old and located on many acres. My family consists of two dogs, Maggie and Trotsky. I also enjoy riding my ATV around and in the woods of my property. Ms. Karen Boone
Ms. Boone teaches Social Welfare Policy I & II, Human Diversity, and the Helping Processes. She enjoys working with students who attend her alma mater. Ms. Stacy Pendarvis
Mr. Gregory Perkins
Prior to joining the faculty at MU, Greg had been involved in academia for four years. He remains active in professional organizations and community activities. He is the father of five sons and lives with his wife, Tenesha in Fayetteville. Ms. Tara Weymouth
Mrs. Weymouth is active in the community and volunteers with several local organizations and mentoring programs. She is happily married to Robert of 12 years and has four legged children to include Newton, an Old English sheepdog, and Molly, a Golden Retriever mix. In her free time she enjoys volunteering with children, spending time working on her home, and traveling with her husband. |
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Professor
Hendricks began teaching at Methodist University (then Methodist
College) in 2001 as an adjunct instructor in the social work department.
In 2006 he joined the Methodist University family as a full time
faculty member in the social work department. 
Dr.
Belcastro brought to Methodist University over 20 years experience
as a social work faculty member. In addition to teaching courses
she was a BSW and MSW Field Education Director at Edinboro University
of Pennsylvania. Dr. Belcastro has social work practice experience
in the fields of child welfare, mental health, juvenile corrections,
family services, and substance abuse prevention. She was a recipient
of the PA-NASW Social Worker of the Year Award in 2000. 
Ms.
Murray began teaching at Methodist University (then Methodist College)
in 1997 as an adjunct social work practice professor. In 1998, she
joined the Methodist University family as a full-time faculty member.
Her education background includes an AA (1967) degree from Peace
College, a BSW (1994) degree in social work from Campbell University.
Mrs. Murray received her MSW from the University of North Carolina
- Greenville in 1997. Ms. Murray has worked in the social work profession
for more than six years. She enjoys working directly with individuals
and families. 
Professor
Deyampert-McCall began teaching at Methodist University in 1998,
as an adjunct social work professor. In 2005, she joined the Methodist
College family as a full-time faculty member. She is the former
State Director, North Carolina Division of Social Services. She
has over thirty years of social work practice and administration.
Mrs. Deyampert-McCall received her MSW from the University of North
Carolina – Chapel Hill, and her BS from Tuskegee University,
Tuskegee, Alabama. Her education background also includes completing
North Carolina Public Manager Program (PMP) Raleigh, North Carolina;
attending North Carolina Central University Law School (Evening),
Durham, North Carolina; and Smith College School of Social Work
(Psychiatric Social Work), Northampton, Massachusetts (completed
9-month Internship, Brockton VA Hospital, Brockton, Massachusetts).
I
received my MSW from East Carolina University and my Ph.D. in Social
Work from the University of South Carolina. I also have a MS in
Rehabilitation Counseling from ECU. I have worked as a social worker
for 37 years. During those 37 years I have worked as a CPS worker,
probation officer, private practitioner, social work supervisor
and an administrator. I was also the owner/operator of a silk screening
business for 18 years. 
Karen
Boone, adjunct instructor, earned a B.A. degree from Methodist College
(now Methodist University) and her M.S.W. from Howard University
in Washington, D.C. Her practice experience is diverse, as she has
worked in the areas of mental health, child & family services,
and medical social work. Prior to becoming an instructor for Methodist
University, Ms. Boone taught courses for Central Texas College.
The majority of Ms. Boone’s practice experience has been as a school
social worker on the elementary and middle school levels for Cumberland
County Schools. Currently, she is a social worker with the public
school system’s preschool diagnostic program for children with disabilities.
Stacy
Pendarvis began teaching as an adjunct social work professor in
January of 2008 and prior to that taught Intro to Psychology at
East Carolina University. Mrs. Pendarvis holds a Masters in Social
Work and a Masters in Academic Psychology, both from East Carolina
University. With more than 10 years experience in the social work
field, she is currently the Prevention Coordinator at the Child
Advocacy Center doing prevention, advocacy and community organizing.
She was previously employed by the Cumberland County Health Department
and Hospice of Cumberland County. Mrs. Pendarvis is a Certified
Master Social Worker and a licensed school social worker. Mrs. Pendarvis
has lectured extensively at the local and state level on issues
regarding child abuse awareness and prevention and death and dying.
Mrs. Pendarvis is an army wife and mother of 3 girls. 
Gregory
Perkins, a 1999 Methodist University graduate with a MSW from UNC-Chapel
Hill in 2003, is a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor &
Juvenile Treatment Specialist, credentialed by the American College
of Certified Forensic Counselors, National Association of Forensic
Counselors Division of Social Work with a specialty in youthful
offender counseling. He is also certified by the North Carolina
Department of Health and Human Services as a Certified Forensic
Screener and Evaluator. Mr. Perkins has extensive public mental
health clinical practice experiences in working with high and at-risk
children and families. He has served in consultation, collaboration
and training with local and statewide agencies. Mr. Perkins has
presented at nationally recognized research conferences and has
served as a consultant, trainer and visiting lecturer locally, across
North Carolina and selected US cities. He has been featured on National
Public Radio and in the local media regarding mental issues and
hosts the television show "Focus on Mental Health", a
public affairs program sponsored by the mental health center. In
2006, Mr. Perkins was selected to join NASW and People to People
on a US-China Joint Social Work Delegation to Beijing China.
Tara
Weymouth is an alumna of Methodist University holding a Bachelor
of Social Work degree. She graduated from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill in 03’ with her Master of Social Work degree.
She has extensive experience in the social work profession to include
HIV case management, hospice, mental health and substance abuse,
and research experience as she worked for Duke University for four
years on a federally funded project. Her passion is school social
work and she has served as a school social worker the past four
years with Cumberland County Schools.