Tami Lofgren
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional recognized for a strong work ethic and adaptability, with extensive experience as an educator and Director of Spiritual Care. Proven success in developing impactful programs and leading multidisciplinary teams, fostering an environment that promotes growth and collaboration. Eager to leverage leadership and supervisory skills honed in healthcare to positively influence students and teachers. Expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, budget oversight, and program design enhances organizational objectives through emotional support and effective crisis intervention strategies. Strong mentorship abilities inspire others to achieve their highest potential.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Spiritual Care/Chaplain
BSA Health System
02.2012 - 11.2025
- Developed spiritual care programs to support patient and family needs.
- Led a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic patient-centered care.
- Provided counseling and emotional support to patients and staff during crises.
- Managed the departmental budget and creatively utilized resources.
- Implemented programs and designed training to equip others for vital roles in supporting staff.
- Implemented programs and designed training to equip a multidisciplinary team to provide crisis intervention.
- Participated on numerous committees, including the Ethics Committee, Workplace Violence, and the Hospital Emergency Response Team.
- Excelled in creating connections with a variety of community organizations and resources to better support patients and staff
Teacher/Coach
Amarillo Independent School District
08.1994 - 05.2009
- Taught various subjects for all middle school grade levels.
- Coached multiple sports teams.
- Successfully established meaningful relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and administrators.
- Held roles as both a supervising teacher for student teachers and a mentor to first-year teachers.
- Developed and implemented an after-school program for at-risk student populations.
- Sponsored drug and alcohol prevention programs for students.
- Selected by the Downtown Lion's Club as the sole representative for AISD to receive specialized training for Lions-Quest Skills for Adolescents.
- Received award for Excellence in Education from the John and Mary O'Brien Foundation
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Ministries
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR05-1994
Skills
- Leadership
- Program development
- Budget management
- Crisis intervention
- Mentoring
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Advocacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Resourcefulness
- Innovation
- Resilience
- Reliability
- Self-motivation
- Public speaking
Timeline
Director of Spiritual Care/Chaplain
BSA Health System
02.2012 - 11.2025
Teacher/Coach
Amarillo Independent School District
08.1994 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas Tech University
Master of Arts - Christian Ministries
Liberty University