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Saren, Linda
M.S.
Springfield College
Lawrence
School Affiliation
Cambridge College School of Undergraduate Studies
Academic Focus
Social services, human services, psychology, social work, etc.
Community Involvement
- CASA/GAL of N.H. (Volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children)
- Program Director of POP (Puppet Outreach Program), an early intervention program to combat violence by teaching conflict resolution and valuing differences in Gloucester elementary schools and in New Hampshire 1996-1998
- Volunteer at SASS (Sexual Assault Supportive Services) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in the education program
- Nashua Actor-Singers - Member of Board of Directors; Theatrical Producer
Courses Taught
- Teen Drug Abuse Prevention
- Research in Psychology
- Understanding Child Abuse & Neglect
Education
M.S. - Springfield College - Human services/community psychology
B.S. - Springfield College - Human services
Catholic University of America
Licensed Social Worker (LSWA) - Massachusetts
LSWA, a certification required for practicing social work for the Dept. of Children & Families, MA
Professional Experience
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Haverhill, MA, Department of Social Services
- Supervisor for Ongoing Unit C, Haverhill Area Office
- Social Worker, DSS – Assessment Unit
Adjunct faculty at several colleges in northeastern MA and southern NH - human services
Experience and knowledge in the areas of:
- Social work
- Supervisor, LSWA
- Theater Production/Teaching
- Foster Home Recruiter/Public Speaker
- Grant Writing
- Human Services Program Development
- Classroom Education
- Program Management
Research & Publications
Published Play: “The Letter People”
Selected Presentations
Produced over 50 programs for children and teens.
