Sally Bailey
Rank: Professor, Director of Graduate Studies in Theatre and Director of the Drama Therapy Program
Education: MSW University of Maryland at Baltimore; Certificate in Gestalt Therapy from The Gestalt Therapy Training Center of Washington, DC; MFA Trinity University; BFA University of Texas at Austin Other Credentials: RDT (Registered Drama Therapist) BCT (Board Certified Trainer)
Courses taught: Principles of Drama Therapy, Drama Therapy with Special Populations, Creative Dramatics, Workshop in Playwriting, Creative Arts Therapies, Drama Therapy Practicum
Job Description: Direct the concentration in Drama Therapy at the BA and MA levels including the summer intensive courses offered through the Division of Continuing Education, serve as academic advisor to undergraduates and to graduates in the drama therapy concentration, teach, member of the Graduate Faculty and Gerontology Faculty. Advisor to KSU Creative Arts Therapy Students (student organization).
Bio: As a registered drama therapist I worked with recovering substance abusers and people with disabilities for over ten years in the Washington, DC area. Author of "Wings To Fly: Bringing Theatre Arts To Students with Special Needs" and "Dreams To Sign: Bringing Together Deaf and Hearing Actors and Audiences." Produced children's theatre, playwright. Member of the National Association for Drama Therapy Board of Directors 1995-2001; President of the National Association for Drama Therapy 2001-2003. Founder and Treasurer of the Drama Therapy Fund, 2003-present.
Recipient of the NADT Gertrud Schattner Award 2006, NADT Service Award 2005, 2005 Inspire by Example Award given by Community 1st National Bank for Community Service, 2003 William Stamey Undergraduate Teaching Award, and the 2001 KSU Advisor of the Year Award.
Favorite quote: I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
- Albert Einstein
Sally's website: www.dramatherapycentral.com