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Portrait of Bettina Phagan

Honor Society® member

Bettina Phagan

Chaplain at Florida Hospital

  • Bethel University Saint Paul
  • Leadership in Higher Education
  • Class of 2020
  • Port St Lucie, Florida

Member since June 2016

About

Starting my Education Doctorate in Leadership of Higher Education, with Bethel University. Completed my Master of Divinity in Theological Studies (3.53 GPA), with 2 completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Master of Art Degree in Forensic Psychology, (3.7 GPA) with one year experience as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Therapist. Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, concentration in children and adolescence. Demonstrated over 7 years of effective case management and social work working with children, youth, and families.

Education

  • Liberty University

    Divinity / Theological Studies

    2012 – 2015

  • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

    Forensic Psychology

    2008 – 2009

  • Eastern Connecticut State University

    Psychology

    2000 – 2001

  • North Park University

    Psychology/Education

    1997 – 1999

Honors and awards

  • Honors (for 3.7 GPA)

    The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

  • Employee of the Quarter (2009)

    Juvenile Probation Officer

Goals and interests

Career goal

I intend on a career in leadership / administration / professor of a higher education institution.

Graduate school interests

I am interested in studying Title IX in higher education settings.

Outside the classroom

I am an ordained minister with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the North Stuart Baptist Church. I enjoy walking my dog, swimming, and petsitting. I am also a caregiver to my 88-year old grandmother.

Experience

  • Chaplain

    Florida Hospital

    Aug 2015 – May 2016

  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Therapist

    G4S Youth Services

    Jan 2010 – Aug 2011

  • Juvenile Probation Officer

    State of Florida

    Sep 2007 – Sep 2010

  • Placement Specialist

    Child and Family Connections

    May 2006 – Jun 2007

Volunteering

  • Hospice House Volunteer

    Treasure Coast Hospice

    Jan 2015 – Aug 2016

  • Individual Development Vice President

    Coventry Jaycees

    Sep 2001 – Jul 2005

  • Board Member, Communication

    Connecticut Council on Adoption

    Aug 2001 – Aug 2004

  • Outreach

    Urban Outreach Men's Homeless Shelter

    Aug 1998 – May 1999

  • Leadership Development

    North Park University

    Aug 1997 – May 1998

  • Tutoring

    North Park University

    Aug 1997 – May 1998

  • Puppet Ministry

    Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church

    Jan 1991 – Aug 1997

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information