Asterisk signifies Core Faculty.
Cheri Meder*
Chair
School Counselor Education Director
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University
- M.A., Counseling: School Counseling, Adams State University
- B.A., Sociology and Psychology, Western State College of Colorado
Areas of Interest
Professional school counseling, online counselor education and pedagogical practices, play/filial therapy, counseling assessment, legal/ethical issues in professional school counseling, ASCA RAMP certification, counseling adolescents, and sex offender assessment
Certifications
Licensed Professional School Counselor (CO), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (CO), National Certified School Counselor, National Certified Counselor
Maddie Dailey
Counselor Education Academic Advisor
ceadvising@adams.edu (preferred)
daileyml@adams.edu
(719) 587-8418
Please contact with questions regarding
- Advises and serves students utilizing their plan of study
- Presents important information to students, faculty, and staff
- Maintains and ensures accurate student data entry related to enrollment and retention
- Talk through situations with students to determine the needs of the students
Tamara Lomelli
Counselor Education Administrative Specialist
ceonline@adams.edu (preferred)
tlomeli@adams.edu
(719) 587-7859
Please contact with questions regarding
- Clinical Mental Health Admissions questions
- School Counseling Admissions questions
- Admissions/Deferments
- Student Labs
Toni Martinez
Counselor Ed – Budget Analyst/Office Manager
tmartinez@adams.edu
719-587-8138
Please contact with questions regarding
- Student Labs
- Ph.D. Admissions
- Ph.D. Questions
- Budget
- Counseling Services Reimbursement
Melissa Moeller
Senior Advisor/Operations Director
ceadvising@adams.edu (preferred)
mmoeller@adams.edu
- Supervises Academic Advisor
- Oversees and manages cohort plans of study
- School of Counselor Education liaison of special projects within Adams State and SLV community
- Operations management of Counselor Education School
- Supervision, oversight, integration, and delivery of clinical labs
- Supervise, maintain, and implement enrollment management
Esperanza Orozco
Counselor Education Administrative Specialist
ceonline@adams.edu
eorozco@adams.edu
(719) 587-8376
Please contact with questions regarding
- Clinical Mental Health Admissions questions
- School Counseling Admissions questions
- Admissions/Deferments
- Student Labs
Shelly Polzin
Clinical Coordinator
counseloredcc@adams.edu
719-587-7607
Please contact with questions regarding
- Adams State Clinical Manual
- Practicum/Internship requirements
- Training for site supervisors
- Due dates for Practicum and Internship
Bethany Adams*
Degrees Awarded
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health, Denver Seminary
- B.A., Psychology, University of Colorado
Areas of Interest
Online counselor education and andragogy, Legal/ethical issues in clinical counseling, Counseling student dispositions and skill development, Clinical training program development, Professional Counselor Identity Development, Counseling Supervision
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (CO), National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor
Courtney Allen*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counseling and Counselor Education, University of Florida
- Ed.S., School Counseling and Guidance, University of Florida
- M.Ed., School Counseling and Guidance, University of Florida
- B.A., Psychology, University of Florida
Areas of Interest
Counselor development, Counseling theories, Research in school counseling, Counseling children and adolescents, Substance abuse counseling, Pedagogical practices, Qualitative research, Counselor supervision
Certifications
National Certified Counseling (NCC)
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (Florida)
Laura Bruneau*
School Counselor Education Assistant Director – Ph.D.
Program
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Kent State University
- M.Ed., Community Counseling, Kent State University
- B.A., Psychology, Miami University
Areas of Interest
Creativity in counseling; therapeutic reading, Animal assisted therapy; Counseling theory; Diagnosis; Women’s issues; Counseling children
Certifications
Licensed Professional School Counselor (CO), Licensed Professional Counselor (CO)
Katrina Caldon-Ruggles*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education & Supervision, Adams State University
- M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Counseling, School Counseling, Adams State University
- B.A. in Sociology and Psychology, Adams State University
Areas of Interest
Professional School Counseling, Career Counseling, Trauma and Resiliency, Play Therapy, Counseling children and adolescents, Positive Youth Development
Certifications
Licensed Professional School Counselor (CO), Licensed Professional Counselor (CO)
Rebecca Caple*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education & Supervision, Adams State University
- M.Ed., Master of Education Mental Health Counseling
- B.S., Psychology, Bridgewater State University
Areas of Interest
At-Risk Youth, Mental Health and Advocacy in Schools, Developing Adolescent Resiliency, School Counseling, Creativity in Counseling
Certifications
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MA), Licensed School Counselor (NC)
Carol Cotter*
Curriculum and Testing Coordinator
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University
- Master of Social Work, University of Houston
- B.A., Psychology, University of Houston – Clear Lake
Areas of Interest
Counselor Development, Counseling Assessment, Relational Cultural Theory, Trauma and Resilience, Social Justice Issues, Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CO), Certified EMDR practitioner
Sandra Gavin*
Specialty Coordinator
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Northern Illinois University
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Northern Iowa
- B.S., Psychology and Human Services, Upper Iowa University
Areas of Interest
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Supervision, Counselor Development, Multicultural Counseling Self-Efficacy and Competencies, Online Counselor Education, Affirmative Counseling with LGBTQIA+
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (Colorado and Illinois), National Certified Counselor
Christina Harrell*
CMH Program Chair
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education & Supervision, Adams State University
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Adams State University
- BA in Business Administration; Minor in Health Care Administration
Areas of Interest
Mindfulness & Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Child and Adolescent Issues, Grief and Loss, Professional Counselor Identity Development, Multicultural Competencies, Creativity in Counseling
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (CO), National Certified Counselor
Janessa Henninger*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Northern Colorado
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Northern Colorado
- B.S, Psychology, College of Charleston
Areas of Interest
Play Therapy and play therapy supervision, Crisis and trauma education, program evaluation, Research and statistics
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (CO), Registered play therapist- Supervisor, Registered Play therapist
Karli Iceman*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Oakland University
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Oakland University
- B.A.s in English, History, and Psychology, Oakland University
Areas of Interest
Online Counselor Education, Experiential Learning, Ethical Issues in Counseling Counseling Theories, Professional Counselor Identity Development, Supervision in Counseling
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (MI), National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Mark Manzanares*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Education and Human Resources Studies, Colorado State University
- M.A., Community Counseling, Adams State University
- B.A., Psychology, Adams State University
Areas of Interest
Parenting Training, generation issues, Adult Learning Theory and Technology in Counselor Education
Certifications
Becoming a Love and Logic, Instructor Training
Steve Moody*
Degrees Awarded
- PhD, Counselor Education and Counseling, Idaho State University
- M.Coun, Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling, Idaho State University
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Areas of Interest
Research methodology, Clinical Supervision, Adventure-based counseling and education, Marital and Couples counseling
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (ID)
Melissa O’Neill*
Ph.D. Program Coordinator
Degrees Awarded:
- Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University
- M.A. Counseling, Eastern New Mexico University
- B.A. Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Areas of Interest
Eating Disorders and Related Issues, Diet Culture, Weight Stigma and Body Acceptance, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Counselor Identity Development, Counseling and Supervision Theory, Cultural Humility and Social Justice Issues
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (AK), Certified Eating Disorders Specialist-Supervisor, Clinical Military Counseling Certificate
Neil Rigsbee*
Curriculum & Assessment Program Chair
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education, University of New Mexico
- M.A., Counseling, Webster University
- B.A., Psychology, College of Santa Fe
Areas of Interest
Quantitative research methods in counseling, Online suicide assessment training, Veterans issues, Community mental health
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NM)
Penny Sanders*
Degrees Awarded
- Ed.D., Counseling, Texas A&M University-Commerce
- M.A. in Education/Student Personnel, Northern Arizona University
- B.S., Radio/TV Communication, Eastern New Mexico University
Areas of Interest
Cultural Humility, LGBTQ+ Issues in Counseling, Social Justice, Grief and Loss, Women’s Issues, Cultural Identity and Othering
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (CO), Certified EMDR practitioner
Kelsey Scanlan*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision- Adams State University
- MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Wright State University
- BA in Psychology- The Ohio State University
Areas of Interest
LGBTQIA+ issues in counseling, gender affirming care, social justice and equity issues, counselor supervision, clinical mental health counseling
Certifications
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (OH), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
Julie Silipo*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University
- M.S. in School Counseling, Syracuse University
- B.A. Psychology, Whitman College
Areas of Interest
School Counselor training and supervision, Equity Education, School Counselor Professional Identity
Certifications
Licensed Professional School Counselor (CO), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (CO), National Certified Counselor
Colleen Stabolepszy*
School Counseling Program Chair
cstabolepszy@adams.edu
Degrees Awarded
- M.A., Counseling: School Counseling, Adams State University
- B.A., Biology and Psychology, Adams State University
Areas of Interest
Professional school counseling, Legal/ethical issues in professional school counseling, ASCA, Career and college readiness, Counselor development, Crisis in Schools, Mindfulness
Certifications
Licensed Professional School Counselor (CO), Career Technical Education Endorsement (CO), National Certified Counselor
Madeleine (Maddy) Stevens*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University
- M.A. Art Therapy, Southwestern College
- B.A. Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Studio Arts, University of Colorado Denver
Areas of Interest
Arts and Expressive Arts in Counseling, Client Agency, Interdisciplinary Education in Counselor Education, Qualitative Research, Contemplative Psychotherapy
Certifications
Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC NM), Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT NM)
ATR-BC (Art Therapist Registered- Board Certified)
Jesika Stuart*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University
- M.Ed., Counselor Education: School Counseling, Georgia Southern University
- B.S., Psychology, Georgia Southern University
Areas of Interest
Professional school counseling; school counselor burnout; school counselor supervision (both for counselors in training and post-graduate professionals); trauma informed counselor education and supervision; legal/ethical issues in professional school counseling
Certifications
Licensed Professional School Counselor (TN)
Sonja Sutherland*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University
- M.S., Professional Counseling, Georgia State University
- B.S., Psychology, New York University
Areas of Interest
Racial trauma, cultural responsiveness development and training, culturally-responsive clinical intervention and supervision, and social justice advocacy
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (Georgia), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Board Certified Telemental Health Counselor (BC-TMH)
Jared Thiemann*
School Counselor Education Assistant Director – MA Program
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Counseling, Idaho State University
- M.Coun, Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling, Idaho State University
- B.A., General Studies, Idaho State University
Areas of Interest
Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling; Counseling Adolescents, Group Counseling, Treatment of Sexual Offenders, Existential Counseling, Technology and Counseling
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (CO); National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Kirk Thiemann*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Wyoming
- M.COUN., Student Affairs Counseling, Idaho State University
- B.A., General Studies, Idaho State University
Areas of Interest
Career Counseling, Counseling Theories, Grief and Loss, Person-Centered Counseling, Existentialism, Phenomenological Research Methods
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (ID)
Ben Wilson*
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Capella University
- M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Capella University
- B.G.S., (General Studies), Indiana University
Areas of Interest
Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment; Assessment, Evaluation, and Placement; Stigma Reduction, Clinical Supervision, Counselor Development, Harm Reduction, Mapping-Enhanced Counseling, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Advocacy/Outreach
Licenses/Certifications
National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)-Indiana, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)-Indiana