DEBORAH L. BRINKLEY

Debbie Brinkley is an educator with over 25 years experience working with families, children and businesses as a Speech and Language Pathologist, tutor, Early Childhood Program intake coordinator, Preschool Director, Executive Director and Vice President of a DDTCS/CHMS facility, speaker, trainer and mother. She earned a B.A. from Ouachita Baptist University and has done graduate work at the University of Arkansas. She is certified in Speech and Language Pathology, Early Childhood and Regular Classroom K-6. She has developed and delivered numerous workshops, staff development in-services, and presentations for families, educators, parents, P.T.A. groups, Head Starts, Preschool staffs, businesses and civic organizations.

In addition, Debbie has demonstrated her outstanding interpersonal skills over the years through problem solving, public relation opportunities, dealing with staff issues, facilitating parent meetings, and leading professional organizations. She is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Maumelle and served Rotary District 6150 as Governor in 2009-2010.

She is a trained facilitator for Developing Capable People (DCP) and a certified leader for parenting workshops. She has facilitated numerous DCP workshops as well as used these materials while conducting in-service training for educators. A popular speaker, her positive approach to working with families and educators centers on prevention is inspiring.

Since being certified as a facilitator of the DCP workshops, Debbie has coordinated and/or facilitated numerous workshops involving over 500 parents, educators, and professionals. The three perceptions and four skills that are the backbone of the workshop are especially meaningful because of the changes that were seen in the lives of her children, as well as in the lives of others who have received the training.

Using the television production facilities at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale, Arkansas, Debbie developed and helped produce a television series called “Building Stronger Families,” consisting of twelve programs. Built around a talk and discussion format, several programs featured H. Stephen Glenn, the author of the Developing Capable People materials, while others were panel discussions, discussions with participants of the DCP workshops and a live call-in show. The series aired weekly on the Jones Television Network.

Debbie is also the co-author with her husband of The Family Meeting Notebook.

What others say about Debbie Brinkley:

“This course has so many positive aspects to it that one can go through it several times and get information that was not obtained the first time. Debbie, thanks so much for starting my quest for a better relationship with my kids and those I come in contact with.”

“The tools you’ve given me will benefit my family as well as my children. I only wish you were around a lot sooner in my life. I’ll be your friend always and you can count on me for any assistance you might need in the future. Thank you.”

“This has been and continues to be very important to me and my family- I feel that we have gotten a second chance with my husband and my children…I know that you truly make a difference in people’s lives.”

“Good workshop. Your mannerisms was great! Thank You.”

“Debbie, you have done a fantastic job leading this workshop! You were never judgmental - only supportive.”

“Debbie is very friendly, easy to talk to, and has good knowledge of the material. I enjoyed the examples that were shared.”

“Debbie's relaxed style encouraged involvement and input from the group.”

“It’s very obvious that Debbie intensely believes in this course and cares about all the individuals in class. This shows in (her) sharing ideas and listening.”

“Debbie gave me a lot of insight and really did make me feel like a capable person.”

“This information will really be useful as I deal with the people I supervise. Thank you for giving me this new insight.”