Cheryl Pooler, DSW, LCSW

Adjunct Instructor

Biography

Cheryl has over twenty years of experience in community mental health as a therapist and psychosocial rehabilitation specialist for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. In 2009, she accepted a social work position with Waco Independent School district in the Homeless Outreach Department. She is an advocate for homeless families and youth in the Waco community.

Cheryl is married to David, who is also a social worker, and they have two beautiful daughters adopted from China, Josie (Nanning, China) and Emilie (Yibin, Sichuan).

Education

  • DSW University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine
  • MSSW Kent School of Social Work – University of Louisville
  • BA in Psychology – Lee University

Research Interests

  • Homeless Youth and Families
  • LGBT Youth and Homelessness
  • Human Trafficking and Homeless Youth
  • School Social Work
  • Adoption