Greg Henderson
Position: Department: Human Service Studies
Contact Info
Office: Anderson Center C018C Phone: 336-750-2590 Email: hendersong@wssu.edu
Biography
Greg Henderson PhD is an assistant professor in the Rehabilitation Studies Program in the Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences. He served as an adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State University prior to his appointment as full time faculty. Two of his primary research interests are the impact of mental illness and alcohol and other drugs on learning and development and retention paradigm. Dr. Henderson is a Licensed Substance Abuse Specialist (LSCA), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCA), and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Dr. Henderson also has a strong back ground in K-12 where he served as teacher, assistant principal, principal and director of schools. Dr. Henderson will serve as lead for the development of the substance addiction minor degree and the addiction certification program.
Dr. Henderson lives in Winston-Salem; however, spent several years living in various states in pursuit of career and educational opportunities. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, a master's degree from Winston-Salem State University and his doctorate from Cleveland State University.
Dr. Henderson enjoys spending time with his family and friends, working out, reading and most sports.
Educational Background
- Master Counseling Chemical Addiction Certificate, 2012, East Carolina University
- Master of Science, Rehabilitation Counseling, 2011, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC
- Doctorate of Philosophy, Urban Education, (Education Leadership), 2008, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
- Master of Education, Educational Leadership, 1997, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
- Master of Human Resources, Learning and Development, 1994, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
- Bachelor of Science, Health & Physical Education / Recreation, 1987, Pembroke State University, Pembroke, NC
- Licensed Substance Abuse Specialist (LSCA)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCA)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
- North Carolina Licensed Administrator, Health and Physical Education Teacher
- REH 2307:01 Practical Communication in Rehabilitation Setting
- REH 3308:01 Foundations of Psychopharmacology
- REH 3312:01 Dynamics of Addiction/Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- REH 4301:01 Community Resources /Service Delivery
- REH 3101 : 01 Practicum in Rehabilitation
Presenter, Retention Strategies for Upward Bound College Students, Winston-Salem State University, 2011
Presenter, The Effective Practices of Highly Successful Treatment Facilities, Durham, NC, 2009
Presenter, Multicultural Communication and Cultural Competence, Lorain, OH, March 2008
Presenter, The Elements of Effective School Safety Practices, Lorain, OH, February 2008
Presenter and Facilitator, The Reduction of Recidivism When Students Participate in Diversion Plans, Lorain, OH, April 2008
Keynote Speaker, NAACP Annual Banquet, Lorain, OH, May 2007
Presenter, Best Practices Strategies for Low-Achieving Students, DC Public Schools, 2006
Presenter and Facilitator, Reconstruction of the Village Association for Supervision and Development (ASCD) National Conference, Chicago, IL, February 2006
Presenter and Facilitator, Reconstruction of the Village National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) National Conference, Detroit, MI, November, 2005
Selected Evaluator, State of Ohio Alternative Programs, Columbus, OH, 2005 and 2008
Consultant and Presenter, The Use of Positive Behavioral Support, International Conference of Children and Youth with Behavior Disorders, Dallas, TX, September 2005
Planner/Implementer, School-Based Diversion Plan for At-Risk Youth, Lorain, OH, September–October 2005
Guest Presenter, Matters Affecting Emotionally Disturbed Youth, Cleveland State University PhD Class Cohort XV-XVI, Cleveland, OH, April 2004
Presenter/Panelist, The State of Youth in the Urban Setting, Nationally Televised Program, Atlanta, GA, March 2003
Presenter, How to Develop an Effective Relationship between School Resource Officers and School Administrators, National School Resource Officer Convention, Greensboro, NC, 1997
Presenter, Texas State Youth Leadership Conference, Port Arthur, TX, 1994–1997
Presenter, Multicultural & Diversity Training, Jefferson County Drug & Rehabilitation Centers, Beaumont, TX, 1993–1995