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Miami faculty member co-authors study on innovative teaching strategies for future school counselors

Jenna Alvarez
Research and Innovation

Miami faculty member co-authors study on innovative teaching strategies for future school counselors

Jenna Alvarez, associate clinical professor in Miami University’s Department of Educational Psychology, collaborated with researchers from Clemson University, Wright State University, and the University of Cincinnati to explore a novel teaching strategy for school counselor trainees. Published in Teaching Practice Briefs, their study examines how one-on-one interviews with school administrators enhance school counselor trainees’ professional identity, leadership, and advocacy skills. This approach provides practical insights, bridging gaps between theoretical learning and real-world application, and aligns with Miami’s mission to prepare impactful, purposeful leaders.

Read the study

Saunders, R., Farley-Smith, K., Hollar, M., & Alvarez, J. (2025). “It Helped Me See Myself a Little Bit More as an Equal” Exploring the Impact of a Teaching Assignment on Shaping School Counselor Trainees’ Professional Identity. Teaching Practice Briefs, 5, 38-46.

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