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Dr. Wells received a PhD from the University of Denver, an MA from Adams State College, and a BA
from the University of Southern Colorado. She was on the faculty of Metropolitan State College in the
special education program from 1979–1988. She is a licensed psychologist and a certified school
psychologist interested in psychological and educational assessment. She has also served as a
psychologist for the Littleton public schools and in private practice with the Minirth-Meier Clinics.
She has served as state president for the Council for Exceptional Children in Colorado and has chaired the
Colorado Advisory Committee for Exceptional Children. She also coordinated the Political Action
Network for Colorado on behalf of handicapped and gifted children. Dr. Wells is the author of book
chapters relating to topics in pastoral care, pro-life issues, and gender studies and has conducted research
under grants from the Association of Theological Schools and the U.S. Department of Justice.
