B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies from Auburn University where she focused on middle childhood & adolescence
Currently pursuing a M.S. in Developmental Psychology
Several years experience working with at-risk youth and trauma informed
HANDS Home Residential (Girls) Coordinator/Counselor
yhonica.brackins@morgancountysos.com
256.584.0380
B.S. Education from Athens State University
Eight years experience teaching Special Education & other courses at SOS
B.S. Secondary Education in Social Science
12 years experience working with at-risk youth
M.S. in Therapeutic Recreation from The University of South Alabama
B.S. in Family & Child Development from Auburn University
18 years of experience providing services to court-involved youth and families including program development, implementation & management.
B.A. from Samford University
M.A. Marriage & Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Longtime counselor in North Alabama
Former child/adolescent program director at Decatur Morgan West & Albany Clinic
Past district president of Alabama Counseling Association
B.S. Elementary Education from The University of Alabama
Retired after 30 years teaching 4th Grade in North Alabama.
Academic/GED
20+ years professional experience in business administration
13 years experience in human resources
Currently pursuing a BBA in business administration
B.A. in Psychology & Behavioral Science from Athens State University
5 years experience as a Psychiatric Technician working predominantly with adolescents
BS in Criminal Justice from Athens State University
Five years working with juvenile youth including one year with SOS