Mental Health Expert, Bestselling Author, & National Presenter, Dr. Anitra Shelton-Quinn has a wealth of experience warranting her an exceptional voice of influence.

1. DR. ANITRA SHELTON-QUINN
6620 Gessner #1108, Houston, TX 77040 | C: 832.302.7022 | Ashelton@springisd.org
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Documented record of strong decisive leadership in public education & higher education
Results-oriented, high-energy leader noted for sound, motivational, practical
hands-on management style.
Dynamic ability to build peak performance teams by motivating skilled professionals.
Outstanding success building and maintaining community partnerships with
educational institutions to support broad goals.
Recognized National presenter with impressive national, regional and local presentation
track record.
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Duties included managing the administrative processes and clinical delivery of services of a
network of school-based mental health providers, consisting of 80+ professional staff, including
3 clerical staff, 3 supervising psychologist, and 50+ social workers, 17 psychologists, and 5
interns. Additional clinical duties include direct supervision of mental health services at 230+
schools, administrative duties include conducting performance evaluations of staff, serving on
multiple district-level committees, overseeing budgetary needs, and ensuring fidelity in
operations and functions of the mental health center. In addition, administrative consultation,
workshops, & trainings with district administrators, parents, community providers, and mental
health service providers to ensure the multifaceted needs of children and youth are met, were
also ongoing duties. Also a major aspect of this position was serving as the mental health center
spokesperson as the face of school-based mental health for the district. Additional
responsibilities & projects: Communicating with other departments to ensure fidelity of Mental
Health Services. Spearheaded & Coordinated Mental Health & Wellness fair; Chair of
Professional Development APA accreditation. Reviewed and approved regional expenses via e-
procurement process.
Attained %100 Mental Health
Standards for Memphis City Schools City-Wide Honoree for excellence in
Ad Hoc Reviewer for Psychology education -Victoria, TX
In the Schools journal. Avis Jan Ruthven Service Award
Founder of Village Builders School Recipient (MSU '05)
Community Partnership VISD-to address National Difference Maker of the Year
Bullying & school -based problems. (WIN Foundation)
State Spokesperson MS)( on Domestic National Presenter (NASP ’10, ’11, etc.)
Violence (WIN Foundation, 2010). Regional Presenter (West TN Special ED Conf.
‘2012)
TAASE Invitational Presenter (2012)
PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Mental Health Center Services Manager/Supervising Psych. July 2013-Nov. 2013
Shelby County Schools

2. University of Houston-Victoria July 2008-Dec. 2012
Director of School Psychology
Assistant Professor
Overseer of graduate program including hiring and supervision of program faculty, admission of
students, course development, and online and face-to-face teaching. Established proven
program with 100%annual pass rate on licensing exams for graduate students. Launched
recognized Community/University partnership, "Village Builders".
Harvest Time Evangelistic Center Aug. 2006- June 2007
Director of Women’s Ministries
Managed over 12 ministries within the Women's Ministry Department of a mega church with
administrative responsibilities including overseeing over 100+ volunteers. Duties included
maintenance of budget and operating accounts, compilation of reports, securing of department
grants, development of community–wide partnerships, development of need-based community
programs. Secured 2 community assistance grants (i.e., work program & mental health
initiative).
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Mississippi State University May 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
School Psychology
Mississippi State University Aug 2001
Master of Science (MS)
Educational Psychology
Northeast Louisiana University Aug 1998
Master of Arts (MA)
Gerontology
Mississippi State University Aug 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Psychology
Gerontology Certificate
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Psi Chi International Honor Society
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
NASP Trainers of School Psychology
American Psychological Association
Society of Clinical Psychology

3. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Dr. Scott Poland, Licensed Psychologist
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Professor at the Center for Psychological Studies
Co-Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office
Co-Director SAMHSA Grant for Expansion of Suicide Prevention Initiatives Off Campus PSI
Expert Partner
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33314 Phone 954-
262-5881
Fax 954-262-3893
Email: spoland@nova.edu
Trina Gordon Hall, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Former Director of Counseling Psychology/ Assistant Professor
School of Arts & Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Phone: 205-901-2494
Email: Trina414@aol.com
Jimmy W. Abraham, PhD Vice
Chairman
Client & Business Relations
Cadence Bank
301 East Main Street Starkville, MS
39759
Phone: 662-312-3134
Email: jimmy.abraham@cadencebank.com