Dr. Monica Hinton has lived in San Diego County for 20 years. She moved here from Houston, Texas, in order to attend graduate school. She has lived in El Cajon for one year, previously residing in Bay Park, Scripps Ranch and Ramona. Dr. Hinton has a doctorate in clinical psychology and currently works at SHARP McDonald Center as a Behavioral Health Therapist. She provides medically supervised mental health and substance abuse tools for the substance abuse recovery program. She has also worked as the Program Director of Alpine Special Treatment, Inc., which is a 24-hour secured setting that offers supportive, rehabilitative services for people suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. She is the President of the Association of Black Psychologists, San Diego Chapter. She is also a board member and membership chair of the San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA). Dr. Hinton comes from a family of teachers ad social service providers. Service is in her DNA. Currently is the aunt/coparent of a nephew who lives in her home.
Trustee, Trustee Area 4 — Cajon Valley Union School District
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Monica D. Hinton
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- Improve communication between the School Board, Superintendent,...
- Improve curriculums that will increase state scores...
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Leadership with use of school funds to improve upon food services, infrastructure, technology, school nursing staff, and teacher needs
- Improve communication between the School Board, Superintendent, the Faculty/Staff, Students/Families, and the El Cajon Community.
- Improve curriculums that will increase state scores in Math and English and offer education that is includes cultural histories and technology.
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Experience
Profession:Behavioral Health Therapist
Behavior Health Therapist, SHARP McDonald Center (2013–current)
Board Member, San Diego Psychological Association — Elected position (2020–current)
President, Association of Black Psychologists, San Diego Chapter — Elected position (2018–current)
Education
Alliant International Univeristy — Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology (2013)
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Member, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. (1994–current)
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Questions from League of Women Voters San Diego and League of Women Voters North County San Diego (1)
What are the three biggest challenges facing this region in the decade of the 2020s, and how would you use this office to help our community prepare for (and meet) those challenges?
Answer from Monica D. Hinton:
COVID-19 and meeting the challenges of providing education while staying safe and healthy. Ensure that the state guidelines are followed and collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative ways to teach and learn while maintaining mental and physical health for all.
Low test scores. We need to assess the barriers that lends itself to low test scores. Are the children challenged with home conflicts, lack of food, or environment to study? Are the children having language deficits or instructors that are biased; working with everyone involved to achieve a comprehensive and individualized picture for each student is something I have great successes with?
Once we know what the barriers are then collaboratively consider all the needs for implementing resolutions. This will mean staying with our finger on the pulse of changes, sources for budgeting, how it is impacting our families, and are we ensuring our teachers, parents, and administrators are not being overburdened or without respite when needed.
Proper allocation of funds. El Cajon is a has several families living in the poverty guidelines and deserve support from our community. “It takes a village”. Therefore, finding new ways for best use of what we have to make the year successful for children. Do we need to spend money on laptops for every child or is there a better allocation of funds, such as meals, after school or before school programs are better uses for now? If so, how do we raise or where would we apply for funds through grants or sponsorships, fundraisers, and legislation? We need to collaborate with the community to find the resources to supply the needs of our students and teachers, as well as governmental entities.
Questions from League of Women Voters of San Diego and League of Women Voters of North County San Diego (1)
What action (personal or professional) that you have taken most exemplifies how you will execute the duties of this office in the coming term, if you are elected?
Answer from Monica D. Hinton:
I often take on leadership roles in everything I do. This is demonstrated in my role as president of the Association of Black Psychologists San Diego Chapter and in my role on the board of the San Diego Psychological Association. Under my leadership active membership has increased in both organizations. The Association of Black Psychologists is working towards increasing the number of mental health providers in the San Diego area. We collaborate with organizations such as San Diego State University and Price Philanthropies. I have provided diversity trainings and presentations for various universities and in the community at large. While working at Alpine Special Treatment Center, I helped improve the curriculum and the overall structure of the program. I implemented the dual diagnoses curriculum for patients suffering with severe mental illness and addiction. Since being employed with Sharp Healthcare, I have been a part of a team that has improved our program curriculum and I have developed and presented multiple diversity trainings.
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
I am a Democrat therefore, I support the philosophy of the Democratic Party, “The modern Democratic Party emphasizes egalitarianism, social equality, protecting the environment, and strengthening the social safety net through liberalism. They support voting rights and minority rights, including LGBT rights, multiculturalism, and religious secularism. A longstanding social policy is upholding civil rights, which affect ethnic and racial minorities and includes voting rights, equal opportunity, and racial equality.” When it comes to education, I believe in equity in schools and in creating an environment where all children have the opportunity to thrive and not just survive. I would apply the concept of protecting the environment and supporting the rights and need of our teachers since they are on the front line caring for and educating our children.
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Mental health expert on racism how to cope with racial unrest — October 29, 2020 KUSI
This is an interview from KUSI news asking me about racial unrest, COVID-19, and how to manage stress.
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— October 29, 2020 Fox5 News
Interview concerning how to talk to children about racial unrest and COVID-19
