Team Members

Linda Callahan

Linda Callahan

Linda Callahan LMSW Early Childhood, Furman L. Templeton Preparatory AcademyLinda.Callahan@ssw.umaryland.edu Linda Callahan, LMSW, has been the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant for Promise Heights at Furman L. Templeton since 2017. She is inspired by the courage and dedication of her families and the open-heartedness of their children. The best part of every day is getting…

Maura Tennor

Maura Tennor

Maura Tennor MSW Graduate Research Assistantmaura.tennor@ssw.umaryland.edu Maura Tennor is a PhD student at the School of Social Work and a Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Shaia. Maura likes to write and do research. Her areas of interest lie at the intersection of mindfulness, maternal health, and social justice. In her spare time, she is a…

Kyle Long

Kyle Long

Kyle Long LMSW Social Workerkyle.long@ssw.umaryland.edu Kyle Long is a clinical social worker at Family Connections. They love to cook, travel and eat with their partner and play basketball with friends at the Y. They are a novice drummer and, in another life, they would be an urban planner with a focus on public transit. They…

Stacey Wilson

Stacey Wilson

Stacey Wilson LMSW Faculty Clinical Instructor, SHARP Trainersstroh@ssw.umaryland.edu Stacey Wilson is passionate about her role as SHARP trainer and social worker at Family Connections Baltimore. She enjoys supporting Baltimore families and professionals with moving beyond accessing resources and services to utilizing strengths, connections, and power! Her little human, singing, roller-skating, hula-hooping, a vegan diet, and…

LaShonda Godwin

LaShonda Godwin

LaShonda Godwin MSW, LCSW-C Directorlgodwin@ssw.umaryland.edu Is the glass half-empty, or is it half-full? That’s me, LaShonda, and I naturally like to see the brighter side of things. Having an optimistic and hopeful approach towards life continues to light my passion as a social worker. I love music, especially 90’s R&B and Hip Hop. Connecting with…

Erika Ford

Erika Ford

Erika Ford MSW, LCSW-C Deputy Director Erika is a faculty field instructor and Deputy Director at Family Connections Baltimore. Her inspiration comes from her family as she seeks to honor the legacy of those who came before while guiding her “littles” as they discover who they are. Erika loves food and believes in the power…

Christopher S. Beegle

Christopher S. Beegle

Christopher S. Beegle MSW, LCSW-C Director of Clinical Services cbeegle@ssw.umaryland.edu Christopher Beegle is the Director of Clinical Services for The Center for Restorative Change. He is committed to reimagining human service systems and social work practices to being anti-racist and anti-oppressive. Family and community means everything to him, experiencing life with his awesome children and…

Tyrone Roper

Tyrone Roper

Tyrone Roper MSW Directortyrone.roper@ssw.umaryland.edu Tyrone Roper is the Director of the Rise Family Support Center for the Center of Restorative Change. A passionate leader that will stand in the gap for individuals and families seeking support. As a critical thinker he is inspired by mastering complex system issues. He takes great pride in his family…