Education:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Trinity University
Master of Education, Counselor Education and Supervision, University of North Florida
Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education and Supervision, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Bio:
Dr. Ward has worked as a school counselor in elementary and middle schools. Dr. Ward’s specialty area is school counseling, application of the ASCA National Model, mental health and school connectedness for military-connected families, and innovative uses of AI in counselor education. She currently serves as a reviewer for the ASCA Special Program Awards accreditation for school counselor preparation programs.
Publications and Presentations:
- Dennis, E., & Ward, C. (2025). Reengaging the internship class: Creative strategies to enhance learning. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision 2025 National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
- Cole, R., Ward, C., Quintana, T., & Burgin, E. (2024). Military spouses’ perceptions of their resilience. The Professional Counselor, 14(1), 83-99. doi:10.15241/rc.14.1.83
- Drew, D., Ward, C., Gibbons, M. McNichols, C., & Witt, K. J. (2021). The reality of rurality: Counselor education and supervision in the rural environment. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision 2021 National Conference, Atlanta, GA.
- Ward, C. & Speck, J. (2019). Military 101: Helping military connected students succeed. American School Counselor Association 2019 National Conference, Boston, MA.
- Speck, J. & Ward, C. (2019). Using technology to revolutionize rural school counseling. American School Counselor Association 2019 National Conference, Boston, MA.
- Ward, C. (2018). Support for Military Families. ASCA School Counselor. 55(3), 11-15.
Contact Information
- Email: cward@walsh.edu