Name: Carol Mapp
Date and Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
Family: We are a close and eclectic bunch
Education: UNT (When it was NTSU) Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education, Masters in Science and Social Work UT Arlington, graduated from Coors University in the early 80s (Yes that is a real thing…I have the diploma somewhere)
Firm Name: Integrated Healthworks
Member of Collaborative Divorce Texas since: 2006 or 2008 (I think)
I started practicing Collaboratively because: I wanted parents to make decisions for their family and learn how best to raise their children in two homes if living in one is no longer an option
What I like best about this job: It is challenging, keeps me on my toes, and rewarding to see parents pulling together for the same goal…raising healthy, happy children
My hobbies are: Any activity that is associated with Mid Century Modern Perspectives including art, shopping, or traveling to quirky America
My last meal would consist of: My grandmother’s fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, corn casserole, apricot pie, with a bottled Coke
My favorite restaurant is: Kips Big Boy (Don’t judge!)
The most interesting thing I have ever done is: Took an art class in making special effects prosthetics
The two greatest influences of my life have been: My parents
I drive a: Audi A4
I wish I drove a: Harder bargain
I am currently reading: Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman
Favorite book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Vicktor Frankel or Snappy Questions to Stupid Questions by Mad Magazine
Favorite song: Ramble On by Led Zeppelin or Shelter by the Rolling Stones or Death or Glory by the Clash (Don’t make me choose)
Favorite band/musician: Any band my Dad has been in
4 Fantasy dinner guests – (living or dead): I would like a family reunion with my grandparents singing and entertaining me with family stories
Favorite quote: Don’t sweep someone’s else’s house until you sweep yours
My friends say my greatest asset is: I have an Ann Richards vibe (without the stint in rehab)
The most important advice I could give a teenager is: “When the world looks down on you, put on high heels”
