Upon completing graduate school, Mr. Teal began consulting as a therapist and trainer for education, residential and non-residential treatment programs. As a consultant, Mr. Teal facilitated individual, group, and family therapy as well as staff development and training for Baltimore City Public Schools, Head Start Programs, Community Mental Health Centers, and various residential and non-residential treatment programs.

In 2000 Mr. Teal began serving as the Chief Administrative Officer of the WIN Family Services Treatment Foster Care Program. As Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Teal ensured that all tiers of the agency’s hierarchy effectively interfaced to ensure optimum service delivery, administrative productivity, and effective clinical outcomes for children and families in foster care.

Mr. Teal is currently the Co-founder and Clinical Director of Leading By Example, a Mental Health and Family Strengthening Institution that provides a plethora of mental health and family strengthening support services.

Mr. Teal’s crowning achievement is his 21-year marriage to his wife Mrs. Leslie Teal and his two children. Mr. Teal’s experience within his own family has made the greatest contribution to shaping his character and commitment to service in the community.