Job Description

Michelle Frye-Spray M.S., C.P.S, is the West Regional Associate Coordinator for Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies. In this role, she is responsible for assisting with the overall coordination of training and technical assistance (T/TA) to the west region, comprised of eleven states, six pacific jurisdictions and six tribes supported under SAMSHA discretionary Programs of Regional and National Significance. Specifically, she is responsible for coordinating and delivery T/TA services for two western states, on pacific jurisdiction, and one tribe. Ms. Frye-Spray collaborates with state and local prevention professionals, epidemiologists, evaluators, regional consultants, and other CAPT staff to support the use of evidence-based interventions to address substance abuse. Her expertise is grounded in over 20 years of prevention related experiences working with schools, communities, states and tribes.

Years At CASAT / Positions Held

Michelle has worked at CASAT under the CAPT contract since December 2009.

Work History

12/2009-present Associate Coordinator, CSAP‰Ûªs Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies West Resource Team, Division of Health Sciences, Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies, University of Nevada, Reno 11/2008-11/2009 Technical Assistance Technician, California Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Sacramento California. 06/2006-08/2008 Independent Consulting Services, Thrive Enterprises 05/2005-06/2006 Colorado State Liaison, Southwest Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, University of Oklahoma, College of Continuing Education, Norman 09/2004-06/2005 Elementary Prevention Specialist, Little Wound School, Pine Ridge Reservation, Kyle, South Dakota 09/2002-08/2004 Community Partnership Facilitator, US Department of Education Smaller Learning Communities Grant, Rapid City Area Schools, Rapid City, South Dakota 08/1997-08/2002 Safe and Drug Free Schools Grant Coordinator, US Department of Education, Black Hills Special Service Cooperative, (3 county area service provider), Sturgis, SD

Personal Bio

Michelle and her husband Mike have two pets. Peto kitty (Pea-Toe) and Daisy -dog extraordinaire, also known as, Daisy Do-Dah-Day Little Big Britches Frye-Spray. Michelle and Daisy love to hike together while Mike and Peto snooze and meditate on world peace. Michelle feels very blessed to call CASAT her employer and Reno her home.

Grants I Work On

CAPT