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Personal profile
About
Charity Garcia joined the SED faculty in June 2017. Prior to becoming faculty at Andrews University, she spent fifteen years teaching middle school and high school students in urban, rural, and international settings. She has experience working in Adventist, as well as public and non-profit educational systems. Dr. Garcia is passionate developing and supporting teachers to meet the needs of all learners - especially the most at-risk. She uses a trauma-informed approach to educational practices, and is particularly interested in researching the intersection of education, spiritual development, and trauma-informed educational practice. In addition to her roles in the School of Education she serves as the Director of K-12 Education at Andrews University's International Center for Trauma Education and Care. Dr. Garcia is also a Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, Racial Healing Circle Facilitator, and Encounter Bible Curriculum Trainer. In her personal time she enjoys spending time with her daughter, gravel biking, growing her gardening skills, and supporting trauma-informed efforts throughout Berrien County.
Contact Information
Office Location: Bell Hall 014A
Phone: (269) 471 -3436
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
MA, Andrews University
PhD, Andrews University
BEd, Avondale University
Disciplines
- English Language and Literature
- Religious Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
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Using Interdisciplinary Trauma-Informed Approaches to Modify University Courses and Departments: First Year Findings and Program Revisions
Young, D., Joseph, J., Garcia, C. H., Slikkers, I. & VanderWaal, C. J., May 22 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation › peer-review
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Approaches to Build Resilience Through Trauma-Informed Educational Practices
Garcia, C., Mar 30 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Anti-racist Pedagogies and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies in the Higher Education Classroom
Corredera, V., Day, H., Garcia, C., Gayle, M., Hucks, W., Miller, N., Nixon, M. & Skinner, J., Aug 18 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Early Implementation of Trauma-Informed Educational Practice in Grades 3-5
Garcia, C. H. & Williams, A., Mar 31 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Shifting our Lens: Practical Trauma-informed Approaches for Educators
Garcia, C., Weiss Slikkers, I. & Bailey, T., Dec 2022, In: Journal of Adventist Education. 84, 3, p. 12-18Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Trauma training for Courts, Part II
Garcia, C. H. (Speaker), Slikkers, I. (Speaker) & Young, D. (Speaker)
Jan 31 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Trauma training for Courts, Part I
Garcia, C. H. (Speaker), Slikkers, I. (Speaker) & Young, D. (Speaker)
Jan 24 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Connecting Principles & Empowering Principles
Garcia, C. H. (Speaker) & Slikkers, I. (Speaker)
Feb 14 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Empowering Principles & Correcting Principles
Garcia, C. H. (Speaker) & Slikkers, I. (Speaker)
Feb 28 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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TBRI Introduction and Connecting Principles
Garcia, C. H. (Speaker) & Slikkers, I. (Speaker)
Feb 7 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk