Meet the 2020-2021 Art Therapy Interns
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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 |
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
