About Dr. Selma Cobb Dean
Selma's job with TEAMS in Spirit is to develop and facilitate
educational programming on emotional healing. She and
her team offer emotional wellness to industries and individuals
looking to balance work and life challenges. Selma is also
responsible for TEAMS in Spirit music ministry and
music education contracts.
Former Experience
As a retired educator, marrying a military man in 1978
allowed her the opportunities to teach school in Georgia,
Texas, South Carolina, and the Department of Defense
Dependents Schools (DODDS) in 3 regions of Germany.
In addition, she's taught GED preparation courses and
domestic violence prevention classes to U.S. Army personnel.
Selma was also fortunate to serve as a school programs
coordinator with a start-up children's museum.
An entrepreneur, she founded and directed the Joy full Music
Group for piano and voice lessons in 1995. Joy full Music
Group was eventually renamed Joy Full after adding other
educational programs such as summer camp programs,
choral music workshops, and an after-school group piano
keyboarding program. Along with her daughter, she has
published the Selma Dean Team blog and newsletter for
emotional healing since 2015.
Selma's passion for pastoral and community counseling
evolved during 42 years in church ministry. Her services
included Bible teacher, musician and choir
director, music director, and Christian educator.
She was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel in 2000.
Education
Selma earned an ED.D. in Pastoral and Community Counseling in 2015. Other
professional preparation includes M.A. in Health and
Physical Education (1978), B.S. in Education (1977),
and B.A. in Music (1999).
Family & Free Time
Selma and army veteran Larry B. Dean have been married
for forty-six years. They live in Melbourne, Florida.
They have three adult children and proudly boast of their
ten grandchildren.
When not teaching or writing, Selma enjoys reading, walking,
and playing the piano. She and Larry also loves vacationing
together and with their family.
