David D. Christian, Ph.D., LPC-S [email protected] / 751 W. Maple St, GRAD 136, Fayetteville, AR 72710 / (214) 316-3274

EDUCATION Ph.D. Counseling and Counselor Education (08/2013) University of North Texas (UNT), Dissertation Title: Adventure Based Counseling: Exploring the Impact of ABC on Adaptive Functioning in High School Males Denton, Texas M.S. Community Counseling (Adolescent and Adult Specialty) (08/2009) University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, Texas B.A. Psychology (05/2006) University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), Richardson, Texas

RESEARCH AGENDA Adventure Therapy with adolescents and families; Group work in secondary schools; School Counselor professional identity

CREDENTIALS Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor – State of Arkansas (#P1704283) Licensed School Counselor – State of Arkansas (05/2016 – Current) Licensed Professional Counselor –State of Texas (#66321, Inactive) Certified Teacher – State of Texas (08/2006 – Current) Certified School Counselor – State of Texas (04/2012 – Current) Level 1 Challenge Course Practitioner (12/2010 – 12/2012)

PUBLICATIONS Refereed Articles Christian, D. D., McCarty, D. L., & Brown, C. L. (In Press). Navigating adventure therapy: Using Adlerian Theory as a guide. Journal of Individual Psychology. Brown, C. L., Vajda, A. J., & Christian, D. D. (2020). Preparing counselor education and supervision doctoral students through an HLT lens: The importance of research and scholarship. The Professional Counselor, 10(4), 501-516. doi: 10.15241/clb.10.4.501 Christian, D. D., McCarty, D. L., & Brown, C. L. (2020). Experiential education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A reflective process. Journal of Constructivist Psychology. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/10720537.2020.1813666 Christian, D. D., Stuckey, A. G. Ames Boykin, A., & Adams, J. J. (2020). Predicting college enrollment of graduating high school seniors: How accurate is self- report?, Professional School Counseling, 23(1 part 3), 1-10. doi: doi.org/10.1177/2156759X20903512 Christian, D. D., Suarez, A. L., Goss, A., & Garcia, K. (2019). Understanding English learners’ high school academic experience: Suggestions for educators. Journal of Latinos and Education. doi: 10.1080/15348431.2019.1698427 McCarty, D. L., & Christian, D. D. (2019). Using an adventure therapy activity to assess the Adlerian lifestyle. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. 15(3), 393-404. doi: 10.1080/15401383.2019.1697405 Christian, D. D., Brown, C. L., & Portrie-Bethke, T. L. (2019). Group climate and development in Adventure Therapy: An exploratory study. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 44(1), 25-45. doi: 10.1080/01933922.2018.1561776 Christian, D. D., & Brown, C. L. (2018). Recommendations for the Role and Responsibilities of School-Based Mental Health Counselors. Journal of School- Based Counseling Policy and Evaluation, 1(1), 26-39. doi: doi.org/10.25774/nmfk-y245 Christian, D. D., & Perryman, K. L. (2018). Adventures in supervision: Implications for supervision of adventure based counseling. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 13(1), 19-30. doi: dx.doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2017.1345670 Perryman, K. L., Christian, D. D., & Massingale, B. (2017). The impact of a two-day Child Parent Relationship Therapy training on attitude, knowledge, and skills. International Journal of Play Therapy, 26(4), 218-229. doi: dx.doi.org/10.1037/pla0000053 Christian, D. D., Lawrence, A., & Dampman, N. (2017). Increasing college access through the implementation of Naviance: An exploratory study. Journal of College Access, 3(2), 28-44. Christian, D. D., Perryman, K. L., & Portrie-Bethke, T. L. (2017). Improving the parent/adolescent relationship with Adventure Based Counseling: An Adlerian perspective. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 3(1), 44-58. doi: dx.doi.org/10.1080/23727810.2017.1281693 Ray, D., Huffman, D. D., Christian, D. D., & Wilson, B. J. (2016). Experience of male counselor educators: A study of relationship boundaries. The Professional Counselor, 6 (2), 107-120. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1167422 Under Review or In Revision McCarty, D. L., & Christian. D. D. (Revise/Resubmit). Assessing the Adlerian lifestyle through tattoo narratives. Journal of Constructivist Psychology. (Manuscript submitted 11/13/2020; Received Revise and Resubmit 12/17/2020). Christian, D. D., McMillon, P., Brown, C. L., Schoonover, T. J., & Miller, B. (Under Review). Using adventure therapy to improve self-efficacy of middle school students. Journal of School Counseling. (Manuscript submitted 10/2/2020). Smarinsky, E., Brown, C. L., & Christian, D. D. (Under Review). Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention using a neurofeedback device on adolescent introspection. Journal of Mental Health Counseling. (Manuscript submitted 12/14/2020).

2 Popejoy, E., Christian, D. D., Brown, C. L., & Schoonover, T. J. (In Revision). High school students’ experience using a bio-neurofeedback device to reduce anxiety. Adams, J. J., Christian, D. D., Stuckey, A. G., Ames Boykin, A. (In Revision). Shared Space, Shared Access? Exploring the Academic Experiences and Outcomes of Minority Students at a Public Suburban High School. Smarinsky, E. C., Christian, D. D., & Houin, C. (In Revision). Use of personality assessment as an andragogical tool: Implications and potential application during practicum stage of counselor education. In Progress Christian, D. D., Higgins, K. K., & George, H. (In Progress). Improving SEL through Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. Target journal: Journal of School-Based Counseling Policy and Evaluation. (Completed data collection and data analysis, finalizing manuscript). Christian, D. D., Brown, C. L., Portrie-Bethke, T. L., & Miller, B. (In Progress). Promoting social-emotional learning through adventure groups. Target journal: Journal of Experiential Education. (Presented this research at Association of Experiential Education International Conference in November, 2018. Preparing manuscript for submission to journal). Christian, D. D., Brown, C. L., Smarinsky, E., & Schoonover, T. J. (In Progress). Using the MUSE headband to reduce anxiety in high school students. Target journal: Journal of Counseling and Development. (Data collection complete, currently in data analysis phase). Stuckey, A. G., & Christian, D. D., (In Progress). School administrators’ attitudes toward, knowledge about, and hiring of school counselors. Target journal: Professional School Counseling. (Data collection complete, currently in data analysis phase). Christian, D. D., Moiseichik, M., Cook, J. J. (In Progress). Adventures in learning: Student perception of a co-instructed interdisciplinary college course. (Qualitative data collected and transcribed, currently in the coding phase). Chapters Lee, K. R., & Christian, D. D. (2018). Examining qualitative data gathered through Adlerian early recollection interviews. In J. Jordan, B. Perkins, & R. Lee (Eds.), Handbook of Experiential Teaching in Counselor Education: A Resource Guide for Counselor Educators. Seattle, WA: CreateSpace. Portrie-Bethke, T. L., Christian, D. D., Brown, W., & Hill, N. R. (2012). Navigating the challenges of connecting with male youth: Empowering real-time interventions through adventure based counseling. In S. Degges-White & B. Colon (Eds.), Counseling Boys and Young Men. New York: Springer.

In Progress

3 Christian, D. D. (In Progress). Choosing love in Northwest Arkansas. In S. Lewis (Eds.), The Choose Love Movement.

GRANTS External Inclusive Sustainable Partnerships Offering Resources and Training: InSPORT Grant application submitted to United States Department of State-Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for $549,984 over two years. Goal of the grant was increasing sustainable partnerships through diplomatic exchanges between U.S. and East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) to promote inclusive sport for youth with and without disabilities (Not Funded). A Secondary Analysis to Predict and Explain Factors Associated with Healthy Marriages and Responsible Fatherhood Grant application submitted to DHHS-Administration for Children and Families for $146,121 over two years. Goal of the grant is to conduct a secondary analysis of data collected at multiple sites across the U.S. (Not Funded) Sport for African Youth Health Education & Youth Development (SAY HEY!) Grant Awarded a total of $153,986 to create a public health curriculum using sport to build character and healthy lifestyles in Senegalese youth. (Funded) Osage County Inter-local Cooperative Graduate Assistant Awarded a total of $28,638 to train and supervise a doctoral graduate assistant providing school counseling supervision and consultation to rural schools in Oklahoma. (Funded) Internal Ride to Grow: Exploring Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies as a School-Based Mental Health Intervention for Youth with Emotional, Behavioral, and Physical Disabilities Awarded a total of $10,000 from COEHP Dean’s Pilot Research Funds to research the effects of Equestrian Bridges’ equine assisted therapy program on the social-emotional development of elementary school students with special needs. (Funded) The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Awarded a total of $13,000 from COEHP Dean Michael Miller to research the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement social-emotional learning curriculum at a therapeutic day treatment facility in NWA. (Funded) Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Research in Teaching Grant Awarded a total of $3097 to research students’ experiences in an adventure leadership and therapy course utilizing interdisciplinary co-instruction. (Funded) Chancellor’s Innovation and Collaboration Fund Grant

4 Submitted proposal for funding totaling $77,566 to support an Adventure Therapy research project at Rogers High School in Rogers, AR. (Not Funded)

PRESENTATIONS Refereed Presentations Brown, C. L., Christian, D. D., & Smarinsky (2020, November). Don’t mind me: The effects of a mindfulness intervention on self-perception. Western Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Tucson, AZ. (Accepted: Conference cancelled due to COVID-19). Brown, C. L., & Christian, D. D. (2020, November). Tales from the Trails: Using an Adventure Therapy Mountain Bike Program to Support Student Success. Western Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Tucson, AZ. (Accepted: Conference cancelled due to COVID-19). Christian, D. D., & Reese, R. (2019, October). Learning through Adventure: Using a Study Abroad Experience to teach Nature-Based Counseling. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Seattle, WA. Christian, D. D., Higgins, K. K., Williams, B. T., & Schoonover, T. J. (2019, October). Merging mindsets: Navigating the CACREP/CORE merger from a program perspective. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Seattle, WA. Christian, D. D., Stuckey, A. G., & Adams, J. J. (2019, March). Predicting college enrollment of graduating high school seniors: How accurate is self-report? Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference, Columbus, OH. Adams, J. J., Christian, D. D., & Stuckey, A. G. (2019, March). Shared space, shared access? Exploring the academic experiences and outcomes of minority students at a public suburban high school. Evidence-Based School Counseling, Columbus, OH. Christian, D. D., Brown, C. L., Galluzzo, K., & Kivett, N. (2018, November). Promoting social-emotional learning through adventure groups. Association of Experiential Education Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. Christian, D. D., Brown, C. L., & Portrie-Bethke, T. (2018, September). Promoting mental health through adventure based counseling: Enhancing self-efficacy and family connectedness to decrease suicide risk. International Association of Counseling Annual Conference, Rome, Italy. Portrie-Bethke, T., Christian, D. D., Brown, C. L. (2018, September). Mitigating the impact of adverse childhood experience (ACE): Experiential counseling processes across the lifespan. International Association of Counseling Annual Conference, Rome, Italy.

5 Lance, A. L., Christian, D. D., Bennett, E., & Brown, M. (2018, July). It’s time for an adventure: Adventure therapy interventions in schools. Arkansas School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Hot Springs, AR. Christian, D. D. (2018, July). Tips for EXCELerating your school counseling program. Arkansas School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Hot Springs, AR. McCarty, D. L., Christian, D. D., & Stuckey, A. G. (2017, November). Then and now: Creative ways to explore the lifestyle. Arkansas Counselor Association Annual Conference, Hot Springs, AR. Christian, D. D., Bennett, E., Brown, M., & Lance, A. (2017, July). Full value fun: Engaging students with adventure therapy. Arkansas School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Hot Springs, AR. Christian, D. D. (2017, July). EXCELerate your school counseling program: Making your school data work for you. Arkansas School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Hot Springs, AR. Cook, J. J., Christian, D. D., & Brown, C. L. (2017, April). Using adventure for change: The University of Arkansas adventure therapy lab. Arkansas Regional Adventure Programming Conference, Jasper, AR. Brown, C. L., Christian, D. D., & Cook, J. J., (2017, April). Achieving group goals using a modified experiential learning model: University of Arkansas adventure therapy lab. Arkansas Regional Adventure Programming Conference, Jasper, AR. Christian, D. D., & Miller, B. (2017, February). Play on!: Using adventure therapy to impact attendance, behavior, and self-efficacy. Evidenced Based School Counseling Conference, San Diego, CA. Christian, D. D. (2017, February). EXCELerate your school counseling program: Making data work for you. Texas School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference, Arlington, TX. Christian, D. D., Lawrence, A., & Thweat, D. (2017, February). TSCAtalks: moTivate – inSpire – aCtivate – celebrAte. Texas School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference, Arlington, TX. Suarez, A., & Christian, D. D. (2017, February). The final touchdown: A conceptual model of student-athlete transition. Texas School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference, Arlington, TX. Suarez, A., Christian, D. D., Lance, A., & Gower, E. (2016, July). Student athletes: Addressing their academic, career, & personal/social needs. Arkansas School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Hot Springs, AR.

6 Perryman, K. L., Anderson, J., & Christian, D. D. (2016, July). Incorporate mindfulness into your curriculum. American School Counselor Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Christian, D. D., & Perryman, K. L. (2016, February). Helping school counselors Excel: teaching pragmatic methods of data analysis to future school counselors. Innovations in School Counselor Preparation Conference, Athens, GA. Perryman, K. L., Christian, D. D., & Dowdy, M. (2016, February). Training professional school counselors to conduct partnerships in results based evaluation. Evidenced-Based School Counseling Conference, Athens, GA. Christian, D. D., Suarez, A., Lance, A., & Wyatt, A. (2016, February). It’s more than just catching a ball: Addressing the personal/social, academic, and career needs of student athletes. Texas School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference, Dallas, TX. Christian, D. D., Lawrence, A., & Cantu, C. (2016, February). You want me to do what?: Creating a meaningful supervision experience for school counselors in training. Texas School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference, Dallas, TX. Christian, D. D., & Wyatt, A. N. (2014, February). Serving culturally and linguistically diverse students: A collaborative approach to assessing and implementing a sheltered English course. Texas School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference, Galveston, Texas. Christian, D. D., Ashton, K., & Tsakonas, L. (2013, February). High school 101: Using a mandatory elective to address the transitional needs of 9th grade students. Texas School Counselor Association's Annual Counselor Conference, Austin, Texas. Christian, D. D., Ashton, K., & Tsakonas, L. (2013, February). Making the leap: Using adventure based counseling to help students transition schools. Texas School Counselor Association's Annual Counselor Conference, Austin, Texas. Christian, D. D., Huffman, D. D., & Fernando, D. M. (2011, October). Groups on purpose: How to design a master’s group experience using Yalom’s three-step modification process. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Nashville, Tennessee. Christian, D. D., Portrie-Bethke, T. L., Alexander-Albritton, C. (2011, October). Facilitating master’s group experiences with Adventure Based Counseling. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.

7 Christian, D. D., & Budge, N. (2011, February). Ready set action: Adventure Based Counseling in the school setting. Texas School Counselor Association's Annual Conference, Arlington, Texas. Portrie-Bethke, T. L., Christian, D. D., Elliot, A., Brown, W., Marpole, G., & Garofalo, R. (2010). Adventure based counseling: Creative interventions for children and adolescents. American Mental Health Counselors Association Conference, Boston, Massachusetts. Farmer, S., Christian, D. D., & Martin, K. S. (2008, November). Take a walk on the wild side with adventure based counseling: An experiential alternative to traditional group counseling. Texas Counseling Association Conference, Houston, Texas. Invited Presentations Christian, D. D. (2019, November). Tips for proposing, planning, and delivering conference presentations, Chi Sigma Iota Research Lunch, Fayetteville, AR. Christian, D. D. (2019, August). Using Adventure Therapy in schools. Denton Independent School District, Denton, TX. Christian, D. D. (2019, August). Putting your data to work: A review of data collection, analyses, and reporting. Spring International Delegation of Visiting Scholars (two-day workshop), Fayetteville, AR. Christian, D. D. (2019, July). Choosing love: Impact of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement at a therapeutic day treatment school. Choose Love Conference, Fayetteville, AR. Christian, D. D. (2019, May). Introduction to Adlerian Theory. Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. Christian, D. D. (2019, May). Group development in Adventure Therapy. Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. Christian, D. D. (2019, January). Creating meaningful therapeutic connections through experiential activities. Ozark Guidance Counseling, Springdale, AR. Christian, D. D., Osbourn, S., & Tillman, K. (2018, November). Assessing school performance through parent survey. Arkansas Department of Education School Counselor Update, Farmington, AR. Christian, D. D. (2018, August). Putting your data to work: A review of data collection, analyses, and reporting. Spring International Delegation of Visiting Scholars (two-day workshop), Fayetteville, AR. Christian, D. D. (2018, June). Fostering relationships with students through adventure therapy. North East Arkansas School Counselor Association Summer Workshop, Jonesboro, AR.

8 Christian, D. D. (2018, April). Active supervision: Using adventure therapy & metaphor in supervision. Ozark Guidance Counseling, Springdale, AR. Christian, D. D. (2017, November). The state of school counseling research: An update and a how to. Arkansas Department of Education School Counselor Update, Farmington, AR. Christian, D. D., & Stuckey, A. G. (2017, October). The state of school counseling research: An update and a how to. Northwest Arkansas School Counselor Association Annual Fall Meeting, Ozark, AR. Christian, D. D., & McCarty, D. L. (2017, October). Full value fun: Using adventure to create an engaging school environment. Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators and ADE Annual Fall Meeting, Rogers, AR. Christian, D. D. (2017, August & October). Full value fun: Engaging students with adventure therapy. Rogers Public Schools Counselor and Social Work Multi-day Professional Development, Rogers, AR. Christian, D. D. (2017, April). Think of it like…: Using metaphor in supervision. Ozark Guidance Counseling Supervision Workshop, Springdale, AR. Christian, D. D., & Clark, C. (2016, December). Adventure Therapy in Schools. Northwest Arkansas School Counselor Association Annual Meeting, Bentonville, AR. Christian, D. D., Clark, C., Stonebarger, K., Lance, A., & Bailey, N. (2016, October). Full value fun: Engaging students with adventure therapy. Siloam Springs Public Schools Counselor Professional Development, Siloam Springs, AR. Hartman, J., Stonebarger, K., & Christian, D. D. (2016, September). Growth mindset: Using adventure and mindfulness to change how students think. Arkansas Department of Education School Counselor Annual Meeting, Farmington, AR. Christian, D. D., & Perryman, K. L. (2015, November). Introduction to Play Therapy and Adventure Based Counseling at the University of Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas School Counselor Association Annual Meeting, Bentonville, Arkansas. Christian, D. D., Tait, M., & Kelly, J. (2012, March). Ready set action: Adventure Based Counseling in the school setting. Denton Independent School District, Denton, Texas. Christian, D. D. (2012, January). Ready, SAT, ACTion: Overcoming test anxiety. Collin Community College as part of their Destination College program, McKinney, Texas. Christian, D. D. (2012, January). Ready set action: Adventure Based Counseling in the school setting. Denton Independent School District, Denton, Texas.

9 Christian, D. D. (2011, November). Ready set action: Adventure Based Counseling in the school setting. Lewisville Independent School District, Lewisville, Texas. Christian, D. D. (2010, April). Adventure-Based Counseling: An alternative to traditional group therapy. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. Christian, D. D., & Sharp, J. R. (2010, April). Reducing test anxiety. North Mesquite High School, Mesquite, Texas. Christian, D. D. (2009, September). Using WhyTry at North Mesquite High School. North Mesquite High School, Mesquite, Texas. Christian, D. D., Farmer, S., & Gaines, M. (2009, April). Adventure based counseling: An alternative to traditional talk therapy for school and community-based counselors. University of North Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Co-PI (12/2019 – Current) Ride to Grow Ride to Grow: Exploring Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies as a School-Based Mental Health Intervention for Youth with Emotional, Behavioral, and Physical Disabilities Lynn Koch, Kristin Higgins, Mark Koch, Kathi Jogan, Meredith Moore University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the effects of Equestrian Bridges’ equine assisted therapy program on the social-emotional development of elementary school students with special needs. Co-Researcher (08/2019 – Current) Emotional Intelligence of Teachers Kimberly Davis University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the impact a curriculum has on emotional intelligence of teachers. Co-Researcher (09/2018 – Current) Shared Space, Shared Access? Exploring the Academic Experiences and Outcomes of Minority Justin Adams, Amanda Stuckey University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the academic experiences and outcomes for minority students. Principal Investigator (09/2018 – 1/2020) Predicting College Enrollment of Graduating High School Seniors: How Accurate is Self-report? Justin Adams, Amanda Stuckey University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the use of Naviance to predict college enrollment.

10 Co-Researcher (06/2018 – Current) Publication Trends of CACREP Accredited Counselor Education Programs Cian Brown, Anthony Vajda University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the publication trends in CACREP accredited counselor education trends in the US. Co-Principal Investigator (03/2018 – Current) Improving SEL through Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Kristi Perryman, Kristin Higgins, Erin Popejoy, Ozark Guidance Counseling University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the use of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement to improve SEL. Co-Researcher (09/2017 – Current) School Counseling Hiring and Evaluating Practices of School Administrators Amanda Stuckey University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Surveying School Administrators across Arkansas in order to evaluating their hiring and evaluating practices regarding School Counselors. Co-Researcher (05/2017 – Current) Exploration Co-Instructed Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Adventure Therapy Course. Merry Moiseichik University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the use of interdisciplinary co-instruction to teach adventure leadership and therapy. Principal Investigator (01/2017 – Current) Using Muse Headbands to Reduce Anxiety in Highly Anxious Secondary Students Cian Brown, Evan Smarinsky, Cindy Caudle (New Tech HS, Rogers, AR) University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Designing and preparing to implement a single case research design to explore the use of MUSE Headbands to reduce anxiety in highly anxious secondary students. Principal Investigator (12/2015 – Current) Adventure Based Counseling in Middle School Brian Miller, Torey Portrie-Bethke University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the use of Adventure Based Counseling with middle school students. Continued into a second round of data collection. Principal Investigator (06/2016 – 12/2016) Naviance and College Access Amy Lawrence, Nicole Dampman University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the use Naviance to improve college access.

11 Co-Researcher (8/2015 – 12/2017) Child Parent Relationship Training Workshop Kristi L. Perryman University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching how participation in a Child Parent Relationship Training influenced participants’ attitude, knowledge, and skills related to working with parents. Co-Researcher (12/2015 – 12/2017) Early Connections Project/Primary Project Kristi L. Perryman University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching the use of Child Centered Play Therapy in school setting. Principal Investigator (01/2014 – 08/2016) Serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students: A Collaborative Approach to Assessing and Implementing a Sheltered English Course. Amanda Goss, M.Ed.; Kim Garcia, M.Ed. University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Researching English Language Learners’ educational experiences in a public secondary school. Principal Investigator (08/2012 – 05/2013) Adventure Based Counseling: Exploring the Impact of ABC on Adaptive Functioning in High School Males. Chair: Cynthia Chandler, Ed.D. University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Completed research project investigating the use of Adventure Based Counseling with males transitioning from middle to high school as a requirement for a Doctorate of Philosophy. Research Assistant (09/2011 – 02/2012) Relationship Boundaries: Complex Roles of the Male Counselor Educator Dee Ray, Ph.D.; David Huffman, M.Ed. University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Participated in creation of survey and writing of article that explored the roles males play in counselor education. Research Assistant (05/2010 – 06/2010) CACREP Research Project: Casey Barrio Minton, Ph.D. University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Participated in online research of how doctoral programs in counseling/counselor education are meeting CACREP standards Undergraduate Assistant (08/2005 – 05/2006) Friendship Project; Marion K. Underwood, Ph.D. University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson, Texas Participated in data entry, organization, and facilitation of interviews with elementary aged children. Research focused on social aggression in girls.

12 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Clinical & Professional Experiences Assistant Professor (08/2015 – Current) Counselor Education and Supervision University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas Provide instruction and supervision to Master’s and Doctoral level students in the areas of School and Mental Health counseling as well as Counselor Education. Professional School Counselor (07/2012 – 07/2015) Secondary Professional School Counselor John H. Guyer High School; Denton, Texas Provide guidance, responsive services, system support, and individual planning for students, parents, and teachers. Group Counselor Supervisor (02/2012 – 05/2012) Undergraduate Experiential Group University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provide supervision to master’s level and doctoral level counseling students that are facilitating undergraduate experiential groups. School Counseling Intern (08/2011 – 06/2012) Secondary School Counselor Intern Denton High School; Denton, Texas Provide guidance, responsive services, system support, and individual planning for students, parents, and teachers. Counselor Supervisor (08/2011 – 12/2011) Master’s Practicum Course University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provided triadic supervision to master’s level counseling students enrolled in practicum course. Group Leader (06/2011 – 8/2011) Master’s Level Experiential Group University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provide group counseling services to master’s level counseling students enrolled in a group counseling course. Group Leader (01/2011 – 04/2011) Master’s Level Experiential Group University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provided group counseling services to master’s level counseling students enrolled in a group counseling course. Level 1 Challenge Course Facilitator (12/10/2010 – 12/10/2012) Leading Edge Challenge Course Leadership on the Move; Ponder, Texas Provided adventure based counseling services to adults and adolescents. Included the use of technical skills such as challenge course set up and maintenance, belaying climbers, and transitioning participants between elements.

13 Counselor Supervisor (08/2010 – 12/2010) Master’s Level Advanced Skills Course University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provided triadic supervision to master’s level counseling students enrolled in advanced skills course. Group Leader (08/2010 – 12/2010) Master’s Level Experiential Group University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provided group counseling services to master’s level counseling students enrolled in a group counseling course. Group Co-Leader (08/2010 – 12/2010) Adventure Based Counseling Group Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home; Denton, Texas Provided group counseling services to adolescent boys utilizing experiential activities. Group met weekly over a 10 week period at Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home. Challenge Course Assistant (06/2010 – 12/2010) Camp Copass Challenge Course Camp Copass; Denton, Texas Provided adventure based counseling services to adults and adolescents. Includes the use of technical skills such as challenge course set up and maintenance, belaying climbers, and transitioning participants between elements. Counselor Supervisor (06/2010 – 08/2010) Master’s Practicum Course University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provided triadic supervision to master’s level counseling students enrolled in practicum course. Doctoral Intern Counselor (06/2010 – 07/2012) Child and Family Resource Center University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provided counseling services to adults and adolescents. Clients represented the university population as well as people from the local community. Participant (05/2010) Adventure Based Counseling Project Adventure; Beverly, Massachusetts Participated in training on the use of adventure, activity, and experiential learning in the counseling process. Participant (05/2010) Technical Skills Intensive Project Adventure; Beverly, Massachusetts Participated in training on the use of challenge courses in the counseling process. Filial Co-Facilitator (02/2010 – 05/2010) Site Location: New Life Church

14 University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Co-Facilitated a Child and Parent Relationship Therapy (filial) group at New Life Church in order to fulfill course requirement. Counselor Supervisor (01/2010 – 06/2010) Master’s Level Advanced Skills Course University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provided triadic supervision to master’s level counseling students enrolled in advanced skills course. Doctoral Practicum Counselor (08/2009 – 05/2010) Counseling and Human Development Center University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provided counseling services to adults and adolescents. Clients represented the university population as well as people from the local community. Doctoral Counseling Intern (06/2009 – 08/2009) Child and Family Resource Center University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Provided counseling services to adults and adolescents. Clients represented the university population as well as people from the local community. Counseling Intern (01/2009 – 08/2009) Spruce Youth and Family Center Dallas Independent School District/Parkland Hospital; Dallas, Texas Provided individual and family counseling to students of Dallas Independent School District. Utilized talk, activity, and play therapy. Practicum Counselor (08/2008 – 12/2008) University of North Texas Dallas Counseling Clinic University of North Texas at Dallas; Dallas, Texas Provided individual counseling services to adolescents and adults. Special Education Teacher (08/2006 – 06/2009) Mesquite Independent School District; Mesquite High School Mesquite, Texas Led social skills groups during school day for students who had been diagnosed with emotional disturbance, ADHD, or PDD. Worked with students to develop socially appropriate behavior and consulted with high school educators on management techniques. Also conducted small groups after school using the WhyTry program. Volunteer Counselor (01/2008 – 05/2008) Mesquite Academy; Mesquite Independent School District Mesquite, Texas In fulfillment of group counseling course requirements, co-facilitated group for middle school students who had been placed at alternative education setting due to behavior problems. Psychology Internship (01/2005 – 05/2005) New Beginning Center, Expect Respect Program

15 Garland, Texas In fulfillment of bachelor’s internship requirements, co-led psycho-educational groups focused on preventing domestic violence in adolescent dating relationships. Teaching Experience Assistant Professor (06/2020) CNED 5483: Counseling Research University of Arkansas Teaching quantitative and qualitative research designs along with Evidence Based Practice process to counselors-in-training.

Assistant Professor (01/2019) CNED 699V: Counseling Seminar (Introduction to Adventure Therapy) University of Arkansas Creating and teaching a course regarding the fundamentals of Adventure Therapy for counselors-in-training. Assistant Professor/Co-Faculty Leader (01/2019) CNED 699V: Counseling Seminar (SAY HEY Africa) University of Arkansas Co-instructing a course regarding the creation of a youth sports program that could be used in African nations to address public and mental health issues. Assistant Professor/Co-Faculty Leader (05/2018; 05/2019) Adventure Therapy and Leadership in New Zealand University of Arkansas – Study Abroad Co-leading a study abroad trip to New Zealand where students will explore the interrelationship between recreation, leisure, and mental health. Assistant Professor (01/2017 – Current) CNED 5323: Counseling Theories University of Arkansas Teaching introductory master’s course regarding major theoretical perspectives in counseling. Assistant Professor (08/2016 – 12/2016; 01/2017 – Current) CNED 5343 & 574V: Combined Practicum & Internship in School Counseling University of Arkansas Teaching master’s course regarding advanced skills and implementation of skills to school setting. Offering weekly group supervision and additional support related to skill development and professional issues. Assistant Professor (2017 May Intercession) CNED 699V: Seminar in Counseling (Introduction to Adventure Therapy) University of Arkansas Teaching master’s and doctoral level course on the use of Adventure Therapy with various populations. Course included a 3-day expedition down the Buffalo National River.

16 Assistant Professor (07/2016 – 08/2017) CNED 6083: Consultation Theory & Methods University of Arkansas Teaching master’s and doctoral level course on the use of consultation in clinical/mental health and school counseling. Assistant Professor (01/2016 – 05/2016) CNED 5340: Counseling Practicum University of Arkansas Teaching master’s course regarding advanced skills and implementation of skills to school and agency setting. Assistant Professor (01/2016 – Current) CNED 5213: Lifestyle and Career Development University of Arkansas Teaching master’s course covering career counseling theory and application. Assistant Professor (08/2015 – 12/2015; 07/2018 – 08/2018) CNED 6023: Foundations of Marriage & Family Counseling and Therapy University of Arkansas Teaching master’s course covering counseling families. Adjunct Faculty Member (06/2014 – 08/2014; 06/2015 – 08/2015) FS 5393: School Guidance and Counseling Texas Woman’s University Teaching master’s course covering school counseling. Adjunct Faculty Member (08/2014 – 12/2014) FS 5364: Practicum in Counseling and Development (School and Mental Health) Texas Woman’s University Teaching master’s course regarding advanced skills and implementation of skills to school and agency setting. Adjunct Faculty Member (01/2015 – 05/2015) FS 5894: Internship (School and Mental Health) Texas Woman’s University Teaching master’s course regarding implementation of skills to school and agency setting. Adjunct Faculty Member (08/2014 – 12/2014; 01/2015 – 05/2015) COUN 5670: Developmental Processes and Strategies University of North Texas Teaching master’s course covering human development as it relates to counseling. Adjunct Faculty Member (06/2014 – 08/2014; 06/2015 – 08/2015) COUN 5580: Family Counseling University of North Texas Teaching master’s course covering counseling families. Adjunct Faculty Member (01/2014 – 05/2014) COUN 5680: Basic Counseling Skills

17 University of North Texas Teaching introductory master’s course covering basic counseling skills. Adjunct Faculty Member (08/2013 – 12/2013) COUN 5470: Career Development and Information Resources University of North Texas Teaching master’s course covering career development issues in counseling. Lecturer (01/2012 – 05/2012) COUN 3640: Group Process in Helping Relationships University of North Texas Teaching undergraduate course covering group processes in counseling under supervision of UNT faculty. Teaching Assistant (06/2011 – 08/2011) Group Counseling University of North Texas Assisted with lectures, class presentations, and grading of assignments for master’s level group counseling course. Teaching Assistant (06/2011 – 08/2011) Family Counseling University of North Texas Assisted with lectures and class presentations for master’s level family counseling course. Guest Lecturer (3/23/2011) Group Counseling University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Presented lecture covering transition phase of group counseling. Guest Lecturer (04/2010) Multicultural Issues in Counseling University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Presented lecture covering best practices when counseling people with disabilities. Guest Lecturer (02/2010) Interpersonal Skills University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Presented lecture covering empathy and support in the counseling relationship to undergraduate students. Secondary Special Education Teacher (08/2006 – 06/2009) Social Skills Mesquite High School, Mesquite, Texas Lead social skills groups as well as assist students with mandatory class work from core subjects. Graduate Assistantships Graduate Assistant (08/2009 – 06/2012)

18 Office of Disability Accommodation University of North Texas; Denton, Texas Consulted with faculty, university staff, and students to ensure that accommodations are effectively implemented. Converted textbooks and other course material into a digital format for students that are blind, dyslexic, and/or have ADHD.

SERVICE University, College, Departmental, & Program Service UREC Advisory Committee RHRC/COEHP Representative (11/2019 – 6/2022) Adventure Therapy Lab at the University of Arkansas Director (05/2016 – Current) Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) University of Arkansas Counselor Education program liaison (06/2017 – Current) College of Education and Health Professions International Education Committee RHRC Representative (07/2018 – Current) College of Education and Health Professions & Spring International Exchange Faculty mentor to member and activity leader for two delegations of Egyptian faculty (07/2017-09/2017; 07/2018-09/2018; 07/2019-09/2019) College of Education and Health Professions College Course and Program Committee RHRC, Graduate Faculty Representative (2017 – 2019) College of Education and Health Professions Scholarship Review & Selection Committee RHRC, Committee Member (2016 – 2018) Counselor Education Faculty Search Committee Committee Member (11/2017 – 12/2017) PROMISE Research Grants Review & Selection Committee Committee Member (2016) Leadership & Professional Service Journal of Counseling and Development Editorial Board – Member (07/2019 – Current) Journal of College Access Editorial Board – Member (01/2018 – Current) Arkansas School Counselor Association Governing Board Post-Secondary Vice President (07/2018 – 07/2020) Research Chair (07/2017 – 07/2018; 07/2020 - Current) Fayetteville Public Schools Mental Health Task Force Member (2018 – 2020) Rogers Public Schools Darr Elementary School Community Advisory Board (2017-2019)

19 Texas School Counselor Association Governing Board Vice President of Counselor Education (04/2016 – 07/2017) Communication/Technology Chair (05/2015 – 04/2016) Ethics Committee Member (05/2015 – 07/2017) University of North Texas Counseling Department Candidate Search Committee Student Representative (2011-2012) Chi Sigma Iota, Rho Kappa Chapter Event Committee Member (2009-2010, 2010-2011) Mesquite Education Association Campus Co-Representative (2007 – 2009)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Counseling Association 2011-Current Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2011-Current Association for Experiential Educators 2010-2018 American Mental Health Counselors Association 2010-2012 Arkansas School Counselor Association 2015-Current Texas Counseling Association 2008-2018 Texas School Counselor Association 2008-2018 Chi Sigma Iota International Rho Kappa Chapter 2008-2015 Rho Alpha Beta Chapter 2015-Current Mesquite Education Association 2006-2009 Association of Texas Professional Educators 2006-2009

AWARDS, HONORS, & RECOGNITIONS University of Arkansas Rising Teaching Award 2020 College of Education and Health Professions’ Nominee (not awarded) University of Arkansas Rehabilitation, Human Resources, and Communications 2020 Outstanding All-Around Faculty Member University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Awards 2017 Innovative Teaching Award The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center and the University of Arkansas Provost’s Office New Faculty Commendation Chi Sigma Iota – Rho Kappa Chapter 2014 Outstanding Practitioner Award Newswire Article (2020, March) U of A Students Visit Senegal to Evaluate Sport Education Method, Foster Mutual Understanding. KNWA (ABC) News Story (2019, April) Soccer Unites Senegalese and American Cultures in NWA.

20 Newswire Article (2019, April) Senegalese Sports Leaders Visit U of A to Learn About Teaching Youth Sports. Newswire Article (2018, July) Study Abroad Trip to New Zealand Puts Adventure Therapy into Action. Newswire Article (2017, August) Adventure Therapy Lab Partners with International Student and Scholars Office in Welcoming Students. Newswire Article (2017, May) College of Education and Health Professions Honors Faculty for Teaching, Research, Service. Newswire Article (2016, December) U of A Students Take New Adventure Therapy Focus to Local Schools. Newswire Article (2016, June) Adventure Therapy Focus of New University of Arkansas Lab. Newswire Article (2015, September) New Professor Brings Adventure-Based Counseling to U of A Program Shallcross, L. (2011, December). Getting off the couch. Counseling Today, ED, 28-36. Featured in article on active interventions. Douglas and Carolyn Kern Scholarship (2010 – 2011; 2011 – 2012) University of North Texas College of Education Scholarship (2010 – 2011; 2011 – 2012) University of North Texas Academic Achievement Scholarship (2009 – 2011) University of North Texas Chi Sigma Iota – Rho Kappa Chapter (2008 – 2015) University of North Texas Chi Sigma Iota – Rho Alpha Beta Chapter (2015 – Current) University of Arkansas First Class Teacher (2006) Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, Texas Graduated Cum Laude University of Texas at Dallas Top 15% of Graduating Class (2006) University of Texas at Dallas Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society University of Texas at Dallas Dean’s List (2004 – 2006) University of Texas at Dallas

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