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DR. HELEN B. MCINTOSH
Fall 2006
Summary of experience:
Counselor: Licensed counseling psychologist
Instructor for: Staff Development/Professional Learning, “Active Parenting Program,” “Can We Talk?” and William Glasser Institute International Conferences
Coordinator: Monthly Quality School meetings and parenting meetings
Developer: The Peace Rug® presentations - regional, state, national, and international conferences
Inventor, writer, and publisher: The Peace Rug ® curriculum; www.peacerug.com; and GLAD (Growth, Leadership, And Development) Day Conference, a drug-free lifestyle conference for community elementary students since 1989.
Author: Eric, Jose and The Peace Rug®
Education:
Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, University of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Specialist degree in Guidance and Counseling, West Georgia College, Carrollton, GA
Masters of Education degree in Guidance & Counseling, West Georgia College, Carrollton, GA
Certification in Choice Theory & Reality Therapy (RTC), The William Glasser Institute, Chatsworth, CA
BA in Psychology, Hollins College, Hollins, VA
Accreditation:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Certified in Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, 2000
Professional experience:
2005-present: Community Counselor, Northwest Georgia
1993-2005: Elementary School Counselor, Roan School, Dalton Public Schools, Dalton, GA
1996: Staff Development Instructor - Managing Students in a Quality Way
1993-95: Basic and Advanced Weeks, and Basic and Advanced Practicum for The William Glasser Institute
1988-93: Elementary Coordinator, Drug Free Schools Program, developed and implemented programs for 19 schools in Dalton Public Schools and Whitfield County, GA
Publications:
The Peace Rug® Curriculum Kit containing Special Instructional Brochure and Audiocassette; www.peacerug.com website; The Peace Rug® fliers; and information sheets
Presentations at School Conferences and Civic Organizations:
“Fabulous Fifteen Adaptations for Youth-At-Risk”
Featured Speaker at National Youth-At-Risk Conference, March 2004 and 2005, Savannah, GA
“Non-Coercion and Grace: Choice Theory/Quality Management/Reality Therapy and Quality Principles in Relationships for The Faith Community,” and “Are You New To Choice Theory & Reality Therapy & Quality School Principles? Here Are Over Sixteen Adaptations To Help In An Elementary School!” William Glasser Institute and School Consortium Joint Conference, July 2003, Kansas City, KS
“Child Care Interventions That Work!” Georgia Child Care Association, April 2003, Atlanta, GA
“Classroom Interventions That Work,” Dalton State College Conference “All About Children,” February 2003, Dalton, GA
“More Than A Dozen Show-and-Tell Ways To Teach Quality School Principles/Choice Theory/Reality Therapy in An Elementary Setting” and “Mind Map of Choice Theory/Reality Therapy/Quality School Principles,” International Glasser Quality School Consortium Conference, October 2002, Sacramento, CA
“Do You Want The Answer To School Discipline?” Georgia School Counselors Association, November 2001, Athens, GA
“Innovative Techniques for Building Meaningful Relationships”, 11th Annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Savannah, GA, March 2000
“Building Powerful Relationships,” International Quality School Consortium Conference, October 1999, Boston, MA and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference, March 1999, San Francisco, CA
International Quality School Consortium Conference, October 1998, Vancouver, B. C. and Dalton Public Schools Student Services, January 1998
International Quality School Consortium Conference, October 1997, Austin, TX
“How to Manage Students in a Quality Way,” Staff Development for Dalton Public School System (10 SDU Hours), July 1997
“How to Implement the Quality Philosophy at the School Level,” International Quality School Consortium Conference, October 1996, St. Paul, MN and also for The Next Generation School Conference, Macon, GA, February 1996
“The Counselors Role in Implementing Quality Schools,” Georgia School Counselors Association (GSCA) Fall Conference, Savannah, GA in 1995
International Quality School Consortium Conference, Oregon, October 1995
Speaking engagements for The Peace Rug:
“The Peace Rug®,” Diversity in the 21st Century/The Georgia Project Conference, Dalton, GA
“The Peace Rug®,” International Glasser Quality School Consortium Conference, October 2001, Orlando, FL
“The Peace Rug®,” 3rd Annual Governor’s Conference, September 2001, Nashville, TN
“The Peace Rug®,” 2nd Annual Southeast Regional Character Education Conference, June 2001, Chattanooga, TN “The Peace Rug®,” Dalton State College, Center for Continuing Education, May 2001, Dalton, GA
“The Peace Rug®,” 1st Community Conference on Violence, January 2001, Dalton, GA
“The Peace Rug®, “International Quality School Consortium Conference, October 2000, Detroit, MI
“Communication Based on Grace,” Fellowship Bible Church, August 2000, Dalton, GA
“The Peace Rug®,” SE Conference for Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, and Quality Management, May 2000, Montgomery, AL
“The Peace Rug®,” International Conference of Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, and Quality Management, Chicago, IL, January 2000
Other professional activities:
Parent meetings for twelve years
On-going Staff Development at my school site and other schools on the subject of Quality School principles and “The Peace Rug®
Have traveled throughout the Southeast as Speaker for Christian Women’s Club Luncheons and After-Five groups from 1974 to the present
Leadership:
CEO, The Peace Rug Company, Inc.
Former coordinator and leader for Quality School monthly meetings at Roan School, Grade Level Chair
Former Leadership Team Representative, Leadership Dalton, Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce.
Professional memberships:
American Counselors Association
American School Counselors Association
Georgia School Counselors Association
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Georgia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Recognitions:
Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals (GAESP) Banquet Program, to receive the state School Bell Award, November 2002, Pine Isle, GA
Media experience:
Articles:
“A Patch of Blue,” Guideposts, February 2003
“Resolving Conflict,” ParentLife, August 2002
Radio:
“Jess In The Middle” Show, WHBL, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 2004
“Speak Your Mind” segment with Yankee Dave & Matt, KKOY, Chanute, KS, April 2004
"The Michael Dresser Show", on-line radio for east and west coasts
Penelope Tzougros’ Show “Risk Comes to Radio,” WBIX, Boston, MA
Simone Mason’s show “The Electric Drum,” WYBC, Mitford, CT
Jessie Frees’ Show “New Jersey Connection,” WMTR, Cedar Knolls, NJ
“Rhett Palmer Show,” WAXE, Vero Beach, FL
Television:
“Community Events,” WTBN, Chattanooga, TN
“J. W. Bray Show,” WDNN, Dalton, GA
Numerous interviews on various Chattanooga TV stations on how The Peace Rug solves the problem of teasing and bullying at schools
Community activities:
Bible teacher
Adult Sunday School teacher
Volunteer Counselor at Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC)
Northwest Georgia Girls’ Home
Co-founder of Amigos de las Familias, a grassroots collaboration
to assist Northwest Georgia Latino families
Northwest Georgia Region Boy Scouts of America, Board of Directors
Boys and Girls’ Club of Dalton/Whitfield County, Board of Directors
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