Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
434.544.8551
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Warren Counseling Center 330J

Clifton Strengths:

Empathy, Discipline, Responsibility, Intellection, Focus

Biography:

Heather Summers (she/her), PhD, is an assistant professor of Counselor Education. Her background prior to higher education was in school counseling, and she was recognized as Middle School Counselor of the Year for Osceola County Public Schools in Florida (2020-2021). Dr. Summers is an active member of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) and the Virginia School Counseling Association (VSCA).

Education:

• PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision – University of Central Florida
• MEd, School Counseling – Plymouth State University
• BS, Psychology – Husson University

Courses Taught:

• COUN 605: Counseling Theories
• COUN 618: Child and Adolescent Counseling
• COUN 620: Group Counseling
• COUN 625: Professional Identity in School Counseling

Research Interests:

• Impact of Legislation on LGBTQIA+ Youth
• School Counselor Support of LGBTQIA+ Youth
• School Counselor Recruitment
• Areas of Expertise:
• LGBTQIA+ Youth
• School Counseling
• Children and Adolescents