Belinda Thornton

Belinda Thornton is a Jackson, MS native, having graduated from Tougaloo College with a B.A. in Psychology/Mental Health with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. She also earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master’s of Education in School Psychometry from Mississippi College. 

 

Belinda has 32 years of experience as a children’s mental health therapist and social worker, as well as a domestic violence social worker. In addition, she is an active member of the Mississippi Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, the Jackson Chapter of Black Social Workers, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Zero to Three, and Holy Ghost Catholic Church Ladies Auxiliary. She serves as Secretary of the Holy Ghost Catholic Church St. Martin De Porres Circle.

 

She is a true advocate for children and families. Belinda lives by the motto: “The Three C’s in Life: Choice, Chance, Change. You must make the choice to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change.” 

 

She has two adult children and is the legal guardian to her great niece.