2014 - HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Ed. D. - Educational Policy and Leadership

2006 - NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, Received New York State Licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist License Number 000208-1

2006 - NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, Received New York State Permanent Certificate in School Administration Certificate Number 056642273

2004 - COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE, Educational Administration Program SAS Certificate

1998 - ART THERAPY CREDENTIALS BOARD, INC - Received Board Certification Registration Number 98~167

1997- AMERICAN ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC - Received Art Therapy Registration ID Number 12989

1995 - HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, MA- Creative Arts Therapy, Graduated with Distinction 

1987 - MOLLOY COLLEGE, BA - Fine Art BA - Spanish, Graduated Magna cum Laude

Carlock-Russo, M.E. (2014). Addressing teachers’ understanding of students’ social-emotional development in a high needs district. HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.

Carlock, M.E. (2005, September). Art Therapy for All, Newsday’s Parents & Children Magazine, 7(8), 36.

October, 2018- Territory Neurology and Research Institute, Tucson, AZ- Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease and Communication Through Art Therapy 

April, 2018- Connections Department, Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, Tucson, AZ- Benefits of Art Therapy for Older Adults

February, 2018- Tucson Botanical Gardens- Docent Education: Maximizing Creative Arts Interactions with Individuals with Dementia

November, 2017- American Art Therapy Association National Conference- Licensure and Advocacy for Art Therapy: Lessons from the Front Lines

October, 2017- Phoenix Art Museum- Docent Education: The Art of Connection: Fostering Relationships Between Museum Visitors and the Artworks They Encounter

August, 2017- National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Arizona Chapter Wellness Expo- Benefits of Art Therapy for Persons Living with MS

November, 2016- Suncheon, South Korea- 2016 Korea Eco-Environmental Art Festival (SEEAF) - Art as Therapy: Incorporating Natural Elements and Reusable Items in Art Therapy Practice

November, 2016- The Institute of Korea Arts Therapy, Seoul, South Korea- Keynote Lecture and All-Day Workshop- The Importance of Self-Awareness as Art Therapists

November, 2016- Gachon University, South Korea- Graduate Art Therapy Program- Guest Lecture- Determining Appropriate Media and Directives for Specific Client Needs

July, 2016- American Art Therapy Association National Conference Education Committee- Facilitator, Half-day Workshop

July, 2016- Community Panel, Splendido at Rancho Vistoso- What is Art Therapy and How Can it Benefit Older Adults?

June, 2016- Connections Department, Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, Benefits of Art Therapy for Older Adults

July, 2015- American Art Therapy Association National Conference Assembly of Chapters Presentation- Governmental Affairs Committee Advocacy Project Grant Program Education Committee- Facilitator, Half-day Workshop Presentation- Why Licensure and Advocacy for Art Therapy are Essential Presentation- Strategies for Implementing Revised Master’s Education Standards

February 2015- Northern Parkway Elementary School, Uniondale, New York Public School District- Staff Development Day: The Importance of Creative Arts in the Classroom

January 2015- New York Center for Child Development, NYC, NY- Staff Professional Development Panel: Social Emotional Learning

January 2015- KidsAtoZ Radio Show Presentation: Social Emotional Learning for Parents http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kidsatoz/2015/02/09/social-emotional-learning-panel- discussion-on-the-role-of-providers-and-parents-1

November 2014- Hagedorn Little Village School, Hicksville, NY- Art Therapy is... Lecture and Workshop

October 2014- World Congress of Art Therapy, Seoul, South Korea- Art Therapy in the United States: Advocating for the Art Therapy Profession

July, 2014- American Art Therapy Association National Conference Keynote Presentation- Governmental Affairs Plenary Session: The National Licensure Initiative- A Status Report Assembly of Chapters Presentation- Moving into the Future: Mobilizing Chapters for Legislative Change Presentation- The Art of Advocacy: Working Together to Influence Important Public Policies for Art Therapists

January 2014- Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn, NY- Engaging Individuals with Multiple Disabilities in an Art Museum Experience

October 2013- New York State Council for Exceptional Children Convention- Understanding Diverse Students’ Social-emotional Development in a High Needs District

June, 2013- American Art Therapy Association National Conference Assembly of Chapters Presentation- The Art of Advocacy: Working Together to Influence Important Public Policies for Art Therapists Presentation- Asking Patients to Create

July, 2012- American Art Therapy Association National Conference Assembly of Chapters Presentation- An Art Therapy License: Getting from Here to There

June, 2010- New York Art Therapy Association Career Day- Presentation to Creative Arts Therapy recent graduates at New York University

April, 2009- New York Art Therapy Association Career Day- Presentation to Creative Arts Therapy Students, Hofstra University

Fall, 2009 and Spring, 2008- Elija Foundation Creative Arts Sibling Support Program- Pilot Program offering creative arts support groups for siblings of children with ASD

Spring, 2008- Hofstra University, Creative Arts Therapy Conference-Art Therapy with Individuals with Persistent Communication Difficulties

2006-Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus, NY- Art Therapy Program Presentation- Adaptations for Special Populations

2006- Westbury Public School District, Westbury, NY- Outreach Program, Community Pride Day- Mural Project

2006- The Children’s Learning Center, Roosevelt, NY- Faculty Professional Development- Exploring the Collaborative Model, Art Therapy Experiential

2005-The Children’s Learning Center, Roosevelt, NY- Faculty Professional Development, Stress Reduction Art Therapy Experiential

2004- Hofstra University, Creative Arts Therapy Conference-A Clinical Discussion of Current Art Therapy Practice: Symbolism as a Bridge to Self- Expression

2003, 2004, 2008, - New York Art Therapy Association, Career Day- Interview Preparation Workshop

2002-2004- United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc., Roosevelt, NY- New Employee Orientation- Sensitivity Training through Art Therapy

2002- The Children’s Learning Center, Roosevelt, NY- Faculty Collaborative Workshop- Building Community Using the FISH Philosophy

2000- Hofstra University CATCH Club Presentation- Adaptations for Art Therapy with Special Populations

2015 - American Art Therapy Association- Outstanding Service as a member of the Education Standards Revision Task Force

2012 - New York Art Therapy Association- Honorary Life Member Award

2007 - New York Art Therapy Association- Pam Clark Service Award Fall 2000 ucpn, Employee of the Quarter

2000 and 2002 - Re-Grant program for the Arts, mural project grants 1994 American Businesswomen's Association Scholarship

Margaret instructs in the following degree programs

• Counseling (MS)
• Expressive Arts Therapy