Faculty and Staff

Hours of Operation

The availability of each faculty/staff member varies. Faculty and staff members are working a mix of on-campus and remotely. Faculty and staff members are still available through email, phone calls, or to meet virtually through Zoom online meetings. Please be sure to schedule in-person meetings before arriving on campus. 

The College of Education is open Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. On Fridays during the summer quarter, we close at 3:00pm. A calendar with University holidays and closures can be found here

Administration

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Cynthia B. Dillard, PhD

PhD, Multicultural Education and Educational Leadership, Washington State University
MSEd, Vocational Technical Education, Washington State University
BAEd, Marketing Education, Central Washington University

Dean, College of Education

Phone: (206) 296-5758

Building/Room: Loyola 500

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Charisse Cowan Pitre, PhD

PhD, Curriculum & Instruction, University of North Texas
MA, Curriculum & Instruction, Seattle University
BA, English, University of Washington

Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Justice Initiatives
Professor, Teacher Education (MIT)

Phone: (206) 296-5773

Building/Room: Loyola 315

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Paige Gardner, PhD (she/her)

PhD, Higher Education, Specialization – Race and Gender Equity, Identity and Leadership Development, Loyola University, Chicago
MEd, Student Development Administration, Seattle University
BA, Child Development, Mills College

Interim Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Success and Development
Co-Program Director for Curriculum and Instruction Design, Student Development Administration (SDA)
Assistant Professor, Student Development Administration (SDA)

Phone: (206) 296-2693

Building/Room: Loyola 304A

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Mark Roddy, PhD

PhD, Mathematics Education, University of Washington
MS, Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington
BS, Mathematics, University of California, Riverside

Chair of the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Social Justice
Associate Professor, Teacher Education (MIT)

Phone: (206) 296-5765

Building/Room: Loyola 310

Faculty and Staff

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Carol Adams, PhD

PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, Language, Literacy and Culture, University of Washington
MEd, Language and Literacy, Harvard Graduate School of Education
BA, English Literature, Emory University

Assistant Professor, Teacher Education (MIT)
Program Director, Graduate Teacher Education Programs

Phone: (206) 296-5769

Building/Room: Loyola 317

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Beth Armitage

Assessment, Certification and Records Specialist

Phone: (206) 296-6170

Building/Room: Loyola 505

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Jerry Blackburn, MEd, SUDP

MAEd, University of Washington, Bothell
BA, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences: Society, Ethics and Human Behavior, University of Washington, Bothell

Adjunct Faculty, Counseling (COUN)

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Courtney R. Boddie, PhD, LCPC, LPC, NCC

PhD, Counselor Education & Supervision (CACREP), University of Missouri - St. Louis
MEd, Community Mental Health Counseling (CACREP), University of Missouri - St. Louis
BSBA, Organizational Behavior & Entrepreneurship, Washington University

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-6457

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Juquatta Brewer

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, University of the Cumberlands
MS, Community Counseling, St. Cloud State University
BA, Psychology, Oakland University

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2247

Get to know Dr. Juquatta Brewer! Check out this video to learn more. 

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Carolyn Burroughs

MEd, Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
BA, English, The Ohio State University

Executive Coordinator

Phone: (206) 296-5758

Building/Room: Loyola 500C

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Jennifer Cannon, PhD

PhD, Counseling and Counselor Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
MSEd, Clinical Mental Health & Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
BA, Psychology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
AAS, Interpreter Preparation, American Sign Language (ASL). John A. Logan College

Assistant Clinic Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-6167

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Carla Cheatham, PhD, LCPC, NCC, GCDF, CSCDA

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Governors State University
MEd, School Counseling, Georgia State University
EdM, Global Studies in Education, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
BS, Journalism, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online School Counseling (OSCOUN)

Phone: (206) 296-2063

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Ashley Coombs, PhD

PhD, Counselor Education & Supervision, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BA, Psychology, Shippensburg University

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2024

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Gene Dockery, PhD, LPCC, NCC

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Ohio University
MA, Counseling, East Tennessee State University
BA, Psychology, University of North Carolina Asheville

Assistant Clinical Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-5823

Building/Room: LOYA 402

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Kathleen Driscoll, PhD

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
MEd, EdS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Florida
BS, Psychology, Human Development, Virginia Tech

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2657

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Emily Efird

BA, Design, Seattle University

Senior Administrative Assistant, Professional and Continuing Education

Phone: (206) 296-2147

Building/Room: Loyola 514

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David Fainstein, PhD, NCSP

PhD, School Psychology, University of Oregon
MS, Special Education, University of Oregon
MA, School Psychology, Mount Saint Vincent University
BS, Psychology, University of Victoria

Assistant Professor, School Psychology (SPSY)

Phone: 206-296-2105

Building/Room: Loyola Hall 408

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Peggy Fine

BA, Communications, Washington State University
Advancement Resources Training

Development Director

Phone: (206) 296-1896

Building/Room: Loyola 513

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GG Flint (she/her)

MEd, Student Development Administration, Seattle University
BS, Business and Economics, North Park University

Senior Program Administrative Assistant
Master in Teaching (MIT), Special Education (SPED), Teacher Education Undergraduate Specialization (EDLS), Student Development Administration (SDA)

Phone: (206) 296-5750

Building/Room: Loyola 506

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LaToya Flowers-Roe, EdD

EdD, Counselor Education & Supervision, Governors State University
MA, Counseling with a specialization Marriage Couples and Families, Governors State University
BS, Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Program (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-6170

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Jan Gay, PhD

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Florida
MAEd, School Counseling, University of South Alabama
MSW, University of Alabama
BA, Criminal Justice, University of Alabama

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online School Counseling (OSCOUN)

Phone: (206) 296-2062

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Jennifer Gess, PhD

PhD, Counselor Education and Counseling, Idaho State University
MA, Community Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Seattle University
BA, Community Psychology, University of Washington, Bothell

Program Director, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)
Associate Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: 206) 296-2241

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Nikki Golden, PhD, LMFT, SUDP, MAC, CMHS

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Antioch University
MA, Clinical Psychology, Antioch University
BA, Human Behavior and Ethics, University of Washington

Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-5753

Building/Room: Loyola 213

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Jesse González

Senior Administrative Assistant, Educational Administration (EDAD), Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership (EOLL), School Psychology (SPSY)

Phone: (206) 220-3179

Building/Room: Loyola 508

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Mary Graham, PhD

PhD, Counseling, Oregon State University
MS, Psychology, Eastern Washington University
BA, Law and Justice, Central Washington University

Program Director, School Counseling (SCOUN), Online School Counseling (OSCOUN)
Professor, School Counseling (SCOUN), Online School Counseling (OSCOUN)

Phone: (206) 296-5748

Building/Room: Loyola 214

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Rachel Henesy, PhD, LMHC, NCC

PhD, Counseling & Counselor Education, University of Florida
MAEd, EdS, Mental Health Counseling, University of Florida
BA, Psychology, Saint Leo University

Assistant Clinical Professor, School Counseling (SCOUN)

Phone: (206) 220-3156

Building/Room: LOYA 412

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Pao-Yin Huang, PhD

PhD, Counselor Education, University of Florida
MAEd, Counselor Education, Pennsylvania State University
BEd, Educational Psychology and Counseling, National Tsing Hua University

Assistant Clinical Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2648

Building/Room: LOYA 409

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Cinda Johnson, EdD

EdD, Special Education, University of Washington
MA, Curriculum and Instruction & Administration, Gonzaga University
BS, Special Education and Elementary Education, University of Idaho

Principal Investigator, Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS)
Professor Emerita

Phone: (206) 296-5888

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Lorraine Joseph, PhD

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Leadership Specialization, University of the Cumberlands
MA, Family, Youth, and Community Science, University of Florida
MEd. EdS, Marriage and Family Counseling and Mental Health Counseling, University of Florida
BS, Psychology, University of Florida

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-5993

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Ted Kalmus, MPA

MPA, University of Washington
BA, English, Vassar College

Program Director, Educational Administration (EDAD)
Instructor, Educational Administration (EDAD)

Phone: (206) 296-5798

Building/Room: Loyola 415

 

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Julie Kang, PhD, NBCT

PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington
MA, Administration and Gifted Education, California State University
BA, Fine Arts, University of California, Los Angeles

Director, Professional and Continuing Education

Phone: (206) 296-5777

Building/Room: Loyola 514

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Viviane Lopuch, EdD, ACC

EdD, Organizational Leadership, Northeastern University
M.A., Organizational Communication and Leadership, Marist College
M.A., Organizational Management, University of Phoenix
B.S., Integrative Studies, Marist College

Assistant Clinical Professor, Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership

Phone: 206-296-6171

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Colleen Loranger, MEd

MEd, Curriculum and Instruction: Special Education, Boston University
BA, English, Media and Cultural Studies, Macalester College

Instructor, Teacher Education (MIT and EDLS)

Phone: (206) 296-2345

Building/Room: Loyola 306

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Isaac Man, MS, LGPC, PhD, NCC

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Virginia Commonwealth University
MS, Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
BA, English, Chengdu Institute of Sichuan International Studies University

Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2655

Building/Room: LOYA 403

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Elaine Marcinek

MBA, Change Leadership, City University of Seattle
BA, Business Administration, University of Washington

Co-Investigator/Director, Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS)

Phone: (206) 296-5761

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Ana Margarita Rivero Arias, PhD

PhD, Teaching, Curriculum, & Learning, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
MA, Organizational Development, Universidad de Monterrey
MA, Education, Universidad de Monterrey
BS, Food Industry Engineering, Cum laude, Universidad de Monterrey

Assistant Clinical Professor, Teacher Education (MIT)

Phone: (206) 296-2195

Building/Room: Loyola 313

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Nora Maza

BA, Psychology, Texas A&M University
MS, Counseling, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Ph.D. in Counselor Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2256

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Margit McGuire, PhD

PhD, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Oregon
MA, Special Education, Central Washington State
BA, Elementary Education, minor in Social Studies, Washington State University

Professor, Teacher Education (MIT)

Phone: (206) 296-5797

Building/Room: Loyola 316

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Ashley Miller,EdD (she/her)

EdD, Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership, Seattle University
MFA, Arts Leadership, Seattle University
BFA, Painting and Drawing, Pacific Lutheran University

Senior Admissions Counselor

Phone: (206) 296-5774

Building/Room: Vi Hilbert Hall 120-11

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Keith Mobley, PhD, LMHCS, LCMHCS, ACS, NCC

PhD, Counseling and Counselor Education, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
MEd, Counseling and Guidance Services, Clemson University
BS, Biology, Augusta State University

Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
Associate Clinical Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

Phone: (206) 220-3186

Building/Room: LOYA 410

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Jennifer Money Brady, PhD

EdD, Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Sarasota/ Argosy University, Sarasota
MS, School Counseling, Butler University
BA, Psychology, Butler University

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online School Counseling (OSCOUN)

Phone: (206) 296-2115

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Jason Parkin, PhD, NCSP

PhD, Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri
MA, Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri
BA, Psychology, University of Puget Sound

Assistant Clinical Professor, School Psychology (SPSY)

Phone: (206) 398-4585

Building/Room: Loyola 215

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Shane Pisani, PhD

PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington
MS, Rural Planning and Development, University of Guelph
BA, Geography, University of Guelph
BA, Education, Canisius College

Program Director, Undergraduate Teacher Education (EDLS)
Assistant Clinical Professor, Teacher Education (MIT)
Coordinator of Field-Based Education & Partnerships

Phone: (206) 296-5796

Building/Room: Loyola 318

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Shi Pu

MS, Computer Science, Georgia State University

Software Developer, Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS)

Phone: 206-296-2205

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Manivong Ratts, PhD, LMHC, NCC

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Oregon State University
MS, Counseling, Oregon State University
BA, Psychology, Western Washington University

Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2843

Building/Room: Loyola 503

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Leesa Salcedo

Senior Program Administrative Assistant
Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC), Online School Counseling (OSCOUN)

Phone: (206) 296-2841

Building/Room: Loyola 512

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Neria Sebastien, EdD

EdD, Educational Leadership, Concordia University
MST, Special Education, Fordham University
BA, Childhood Education, Concentration in Science Education, Brooklyn College
AA, Childhood Education, Concentration in Special Education, Caribbean Union Teacher's College

Assistant Professor, School Psychology (SPSY)

Phone: (206) 296-5775

Building/Room: Loyola 311

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Jordan Shannon, PhD, LMHC, C-DMHC, NCC

PhD, Counseling and Counselor Education, Syracuse University
MSEd, Student Affairs & College Counseling, Monmouth Univeresity
BA, History, University of Florida
AA, History, Santa Fe College

Assistant Professor, School Counseling (SCOUN)

Phone: (206) 296-6118

Building/Room: LOYA 411

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Jay Shepherd

MS, Arts Management, University of Oregon
Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Administration, University of Oregon
BA, Liberal Studies in Elementary Education, Humboldt State University

Director of Digital Content and Accessibility, Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS)

Phone: (206) 296-5908

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Brandon Shurn, PhD, LCPC (MD), LMHC (FL), NCC

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Walden University
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University
MS, Forensic Psychology, Walden University
BS, Legal Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2028

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Ben Smith

BS, Computer Science, Seattle University

Software Developer, Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS)

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Kerry Soo Von Esch, PhD

PhD, Language, Literacy and Culture, University of Washington
MEd, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), University of Maryland
BS, Biology and BA equivalence in Spanish, Bucknell University

Program Director, Educating Non-Native English Speakers (ENES)
Associate Professor, Educating Non-Native English Speakers (ENES)

Phone: (206) 296-5771

Building/Room: Loyola 410

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Laurie Stevahn, PhD

PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota
MEd, Curriculum & Instruction, Seattle Pacific University
BA, Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University

Professor, College of Education

Phone: (206) 296-2559

Building/Room: Loyola 314

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Whitney Swann, PhD

PhD, Counselor Education, NC State University
MA, Counseling, Wake Forest University
BA, Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Assistant Clinical Professor, Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (OCMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2122

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Erin Swezey, MPS, MA (she/her)

MPS, Pastoral Studies, Seattle University
MA, College Student Personnel Administration, Michigan State University
BS, Human Development, University of California, Davis

Program Director, Student Development Administration (SDA)
Associate Teaching Professor, Student Development Administration (SDA)
Internship Coordinator, Student Development Administration (SDA)

Phone: (206) 296-2354

Building/Room: Loyola 304B

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Brian Taberski, EdD

EdD, Education Leadership, Seattle University
M.Div., Theology & Ministry, Boston College
BA, Religious Studies, Canisius College

Assistant Clinical Professor, Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership

Phone: (206) 296-6168

Building/Room: Loyola 406

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Colette Taylor, EdD

EdD, Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations, University of Florida
MA, Counselor Education, University of Florida
BS, Psychology, University of Florida

Professor, Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership
Founding Director, Center for Social Transformation and Leadership
Special Assistant to the Provost for Strategic Directions

Phone: (206) 296-6061

Building/Room: Admin 129

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Ashli D. Tyre, EdD, NCSP

EdD, Educational Psychology (School Psychology), Northern Arizona University
MA, School Psychology, Northern Arizona University
BS, Psychology, Ball State University

Program Director, School Psychology (SPSY)
Professor, School Psychology (SPSY)

Phone: (206) 296-5776

Building/Room: Loyola 207

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Abby Jo Walker

Senior Program Administrative Assistant
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), School Counseling (SCOUN)

Phone: (206) 296-5759

Building/Room: Loyola 512

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Trenia Walker, Ph.D

Ph.D, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston
M.A., History, University of Houston
B.A., English, University of Houston.

Visiting Professor, Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership

Phone: (206) 296-2194

Building/Room: Loyola 414

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Amy Wheeler, MFA

Adjunct Faculty

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MacPherson Worobec

Licensing and Placement Coordinator, Counseling programs

Phone: (206) 296-5780

Building/Room: Loyola 509

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Fanghui Zhao, PhD

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Pennsylvania State University
MA, Mental Health Counseling, Boston College
BA, Psychology, Gettysburg College

Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

Phone: (206) 296-2828

Building/Room: LOYA 416