Diversity is Critical: An Interview with Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry

Authors

Daniel Stewart, California State University - San BernardinoFollow

Keywords

diversity, multiculturalism, multicultural competency, counseling, counselor education

Abstract

Many might say that that diversity in education has been achieved. In an interview, Dr. Mildred Henry discusses that challenges that she faced in becoming a counselor educator in higher education and suggests that more work in the area of diversity is needed. She comments on how she struggled to overcome obstacles and kept faith with her heart to have an impact on the community in San Bernardino. As a result, Dr. Henry developed the Pal Center. She then invited students in her multicultural and fieldwork classes to work with the Pal Center. In this way, she provided needed hands-on experience with the diverse population of San Bernardino in order to build multicultural competency among future counselors.

Author Statement

Dr. Daniel Stewart is a lecturer in counselor education at California State University, San Bernardino.

Recommended Citation

Stewart, Daniel (2016) "Diversity is Critical: An Interview with Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry," Journal of Critical Issues in Educational Practice: Vol. 6: No. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/wie/vol6/iss1/4