Sarah Hayes

Senior Instructor

Education

• M.A. Counseling; Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.S.Ed. Teaching Early Education; Northwest Missouri State University
• B.S.Ed. Teaching Family Family and Consumer Sciences; Northwest Missouri State University
• Associate in Childcare Administration; Northwest Missouri State University
• Vocational Certificate in Early Childhood Education; Macon Area Vocational Technical School

Courses Taught

• Child Psychology
• Parenthood Education
• The Family
• Developmental Psychology
• Adolescent Psychology
• Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Educational Psychology

Academic Interests

• Foster Care
• Parent and Child Relationships
• Healthy Body Image and Esteem
• Positive Relationships as a Support for Reducing Child Abuse and Neglect
• Impact of Housing on Growth and Development
• Education Access for Students with Diverse Backgrounds
• Mental Health Counseling
• Integrating Spirituality into Counseling
• Play Therapy

Other Professional Experience

• Co-advisor, WIM Career Conference

Other

• Sarah has three children, Canon, Creed and Chase
• Enjoys jogging, reading, and visiting their family on the farm and in California.
• Ms. Creason also is continuing her education.