Ms. Byars received her MSW from Barry University, in 1999. Prior to that she received her B.A. in Social Work in 1997 from Florida Atlantic University. In 1995 she graduated from Palm Beach Community College and received an Associates in Science, Human Service Technology. Ms. Byars is Licensed and Certified From the Crises Prevention Institute, Inc, First Aid and CPR, and c.e.u in Domestic Violence Ð Epidemic. She has 7 years experience as a primary therapist for addiction and psychiatric facilities; currently she is the Program Director for The Watersheds Extended Care Program.