Sarah  Herrera
University of North Texas
Social Work
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Education

PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2022.
Major: Social Work
MSW, Texas Christian University, 2015.
Major: Social Work

Development Activities Attended

Continuing Education Program,"Certificate of Excellence for Teaching Online," UNT CLEAR, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (January 2024 – Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
SOWK 3525, Violence in Families, 3 courses.
SOWK 3610, Social Work Practice I, 4 courses.
SOWK 4325, The Intersection of Trauma and Substance Use, 1 course.
SOWK 5303, Social Work History and Social Welfare Policy, 2 courses.
SOWK 5973, Advanced Integrative Seminar, 6 courses.

Directed Student Learning

Undergraduate Honors Thesis,"Working Title: The Impacts of Mentorship on Adolescents," Social Work. (January 2024 – Present).

Undergraduate Honors Thesis,"Analzying Denton County Friends of the Family’s Childcare Needs Through a Social Work Perspective," Social Work. (January 2023 – April 2023).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter
Praetorius, R. E., Herrera, S. E. (2023). What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?: Answers From Students With Immigration Experiences. Handbook of Research on Race, Culture, and Student Achievement.

Presentations Given

Poster

Herrera, S. E. (Author & Presenter), Society for Social Work Research 28th Annual Conference, How Mental Health Counselors at Hispanic-Serving Institutions Perceive and Respond to Latinx Student Psychological Distress, Society for Social Work Research, Washington D.C., United States of America. (2024).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (August 2023 – January 2024).

Committee Member, BSW Admissions Committee. (October 23, 2023).

Committee Member, BSW Admissions Committee. (March 20, 2023).