School of Social Work

Education

• MSW, Eastern Michigan University
• BSW,  Eastern Michigan University

Biography

Paula is a Part-Time Lecturer and has been teaching at EMU for 16 years. With over 20 years of social work experience, Paula has dedicated much of her professional career to working with children and families in the juvenile justice system and teaching future social workers at EMU.  Paula’s areas of interest and expertise include working with vulnerable populations, policy analysis and advocacy, evidenced based trauma informed care and practices, strengths based and restorative practices, and community collaboration.

Courses

• SWRK 222 Social Welfare Policy
• SWRK 405 Analysis and Change in Social Welfare Policies
• SWRK 450 Practice Issues with Women and Girls
• SWRK 507 Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Groups, Organizations & Communities
• SWRK 565 Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities
• SWRK 571 Analysis and Change in Social Welfare Policies 

Professional

• Began teaching at EMU in 2004
• Washtenaw County Juvenile Court Probation Officer since 2000

• Macro Social Work License, State of Michigan
• Certified Trauma Practitioner – Clinical