~Young, Gifted, and Ready

WHO AM I?

Anthony D. Sharp, Jr. was born on June 15^th, 1981 to Anthony D. Sharp, Sr. & Glenda J. Sharp in Los Angeles, CA.  He has one brother Alonzo and one sister Morgan. 

Anthony D. Sharp, Jr. is currently a Graduate Advisor for the Criminal Justice students at Westwood College in Los Angeles, CA. 

He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana.  While attending Xavier he served as the President of the Psychology Club, Campus Ministry Speaker (Final Exam Prayer Service), Volunteer/Graduate Assistant for the Office of Graduate Placement, Wellness Peer Counselor, Peer Dean, Resident Advisor, Assistant Director for the Pre-Service Teacher Institute Program with Xavier University’s Division of Education, Volunteer for the Xavier Operator, as well as, a member of the Xavier University of Louisiana Office of Campus Ministry Gospel Choir.

Although that was a lot to be involved in, the Bachelor experience wasn’t enough for him. He pressed on forward and received his Masters in Community Counseling from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana.  In addition, he served as an active member of both the Mass Choir and Male Chorus at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in addition to, working with the Youth and Young Adult ministry, Computer ministry as an instructor, and a Sunday School teacher as well.

        ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

         Chi Sigma Iota – Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International

         Louisiana Counseling Association – Student Affiliate

Louisiana Association for Spiritual, Religious, and Ethical Values in Counseling (LASERVIC)

Guest speaker for former professor to speak to the President of the National Communication Association to apprise her of the “Interpersonal Communication” (Service Learning) course, 2002

         Habitat For Humanity Worker, 2001-2003

         Dean’s List Representative, 2002-2003 (Undergraduate),

2005 (Graduate)

         Wendell O. Scott Scholarship Recipient, May 2004

         Chancellor’s List (Graduate Student), December 2004-2005

        Intern/Instructor, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, course entitled: “21^st Century Success Principles”, 2005-2007

 Intern/PRN Therapist for River Oaks Psychiatric Hospital, 2005-2007

         Chancellor’s List (America’s Professionals), 2007-2008

Brother Sharp has been blessed with the opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others through teaching, mentorship, and opportunities where the Holy Spirit opens the door for the word to be shared.  He lives by this motto: "Let God speak to you through circumstances and situations."