Field Education Director
Texas State University, Texas, United States
Mr. Medel is a Senior Clinical Lecturer and Field Director. Mr. R. Stephen Medel, LMSW, has a long career of working with schools to enrich the learning environment for students across developmental levels, in particularly his interest in addressing the needs of diverse youth. Mr. Medel has worked with school districts and Educational Service Centers across Texas for over 32 years implementing various prevention and intervention programs ranging from leadership, conflict resolution, experiential learning, diversity, children with incarcerated parents, and a multitude of issues. One of the hallmark programs implemented across the state of Texas is the PALS program which trains students to work with younger students in various settings. In 2006 Mr. Medel created Educational Insight (www.edinsight.org), an agency which provides training and education for schools and community agencies addressing the needs of children and families with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. Moreover, Mr. Medel has been involved in the implementation and facilitation of prosocial skill and psycho-educational groups addressing academic and environmental considerations of children with incarcerated parents. In addition, the agency provides services in areas such as leadership, diversity, experiential learning, parenting skills, conflict resolution, and numerous programs which address the academic achievement and social support of students and parents in schools and communities. Mr. Medel continues to explore research, programs and services focusing on students from vulnerable populations strengthening their education, mental health, support systems and overall personal and academic success which includes college and career readiness. Mr. Medel has taught courses in policy, practice, social services in the community, human behavior in the social environment, field and advanced field practicums for the BSW and MSW programs.
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Sunday, November 13, 2022
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM