Meet the 2020-2021 Art Therapy Interns
Our school community has already begun to benefit from the energy and professional efforts of this year's interns from SIUE's Art Therapy Counseling Graduate Program.
The Alton School District art therapists wish to formally welcome
Ms. Haruka Kawata-Inglish and Ms. Yolanda Vidal to our team.
We have asked them to share a little bit about themselves for your information.
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Ms. Haruka Kawata-Inglish |
Hello everyone, and Kon-ni-chi-wa!
My name is Haruka Kawata-Inglish, and I am a third-year Art Therapy Counseling student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. I am originally from Japan, and I moved to St. Charles, MO when I was 18 years old to pursue my education in Pre-Art Therapy at Lindenwood University.
During the 2020-2021 school year, I will generally be at Alton Middle School on Mondays and Alton High School Fridays, under Mr. Schwartz’ supervision. I’m looking forward to meeting students, parents/guardians, teachers, and staff, and sharing time and space together (no matter where we are, in-person, or on the computer screens!) Let’s be kind to ourselves, and reach out to me if I can be of help.
Contact Information
Office Location: Alton Middle School, Alton High School
Email: hkawata@altonschools.org
Title: Art Therapy Graduate Student/Art Therapy Intern
Department: Art Therapy
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art: Emphasis in Pre- Art Therapy (Lindenwood University, 2017)
- Master of Arts in Art Therapy Counseling (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Class of 2021)
Previous Experiences:
- Art Therapy Intern – Evelyn’s House (BJC Hospice), Creve Coeur, MO
- Counselor/Tutor - TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science (Collinsville High School), Collinsville, IL
- Art Enrichment Provider – SIUE Head Start, Caseyville, IL
- Behavioral Health Technician - Bridgeway Behavioral Health, St. Charles, MO
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Ms. Yolanda Vidal
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Hello everyone!
My name is Ms. Vidal and I will be the art therapy intern at Mark Twain for the 2020 - 2021 school year. I will be at Mark Twain on Mondays and Wednesdays with Mrs. D’Amore. I am beginning my second year in the art therapy counseling program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. My background is in psychology and studio art, and I enjoy drawing and painting in my spare time. I have had different opportunities to work with individuals from various populations and settings and through these experiences, my love for the field of art therapy has only grown. I am extremely excited to work with some of you this school year and can’t wait to get to know you.
Contact Information
Office location: Mark Twain School
Email: yvidal@altonschools.org
Phone: (618) 463-4906
Title: Art Therapy Graduate Student | Art Therapy Intern
Department: Art Therapy
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Art Therapy with a minor in Psychology and a Studio Art Concentration in Drawing | University of Indianapolis | 2019
- Master of Arts in Art Therapy Counseling Candidate | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Class of 2022
Previous Experience:
- IPS 65 | Art Therapy with Elementary Students
- Altenheim | Art Therapy with Individuals in a Senior-Living Home
- The Hope Gallery | Art Therapy with Individuals of Varying Abilities
- SIUE Head Start | Art Enrichment Provider
