Brenda is a national speaker, author, and counselor. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a BA in Education and was awarded the Touchstone Teaching award in 2003 & 2004. She currently is a school counselor and has a private counseling practice. In addition to being a parenting columnist for online magazines, Brenda writes on life, faith and parenting at brendayoder.com Her first book will be released in Spring of 2015.