Faculty

Dr. Kathleen Clark
kclark3@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 3704

Education:

• Ph.D. Human Development and Family Sciences - The Ohio State University
• MSW Masters in Clinical Social Work - The Ohio State University
• BS Education - Therapeutic Recreation - The Ohio State University

Professional Experience:

• 2008-2011 - Grants/Program Administrator/Social Worker, Marion County Family Court.
• 2009-current - Presenter, Judicial College, Supreme Court of Ohio
• 2004-2008 - Assistant Professor, Social Work Program, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio
• 2002-2004 - Pupil Services Specialist/Social Worker, Galion City Schools, Galion, Ohio
• 2001-2002 - Visiting Professor, The Ohio State University, Marion Campus
• 1999-2001 - Executive Director, The Ohio Task Force on Family Law and Children
• 1990-current - Trained Divorce Mediator

Professional Organizations:

• AFCC - Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
• CSWE - Council on Social Work Education
• NASW - National Association of Social Workers

Awards and Recognition:

• 1997 Ritter Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Administration of Justice
• Social Worker of the Year

Published Works and Presentations:

• Leite, R. & Clark, K (2007). Participants' evaluations of aspects of the legal custody process and preferences for court services. Family Court Review, Vol.45,2.
• Clark, K. & Leite, R. (2002). Perspectives of a reform commission: Ensuring the role of fathers in their children's lives. Professional Development, 5.
• Stone, G., Clark, K. & McKenry, P. (2000). Qualitative evaluation of a parent education program for divorcing parents. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage,34.
• McKenry, P., Clark, K. & Stone, G. (1999). Evaluation of a parent education program for divorcing parents. Family Relations, 48.

Favorite Subject-Related Links:

• AFCC
• NASW

Favorite Scripture Verse:

1 John 3:16

Past jobs and or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:

Rehab orphan wildlife