Department Archives: Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology

Cheolwoo Park was born and raised in Gwangju, Republic of Korea, where he lived for nearly 27 years prior to relocating to Gainesville, Florida, to pursue graduate studies. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Chosun University in 2018. In 2019, he moved to the United States to attend the University of […]

Dr. Sejal M. Barden is a professor at the University of Central Florida in the Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology and Executive Director of the Marriage and Family Research Institute. She earned her doctoral degree in Counselor Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and completed her masters and education specialist […]

Dr. Nadiya Boyce is an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida in the Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology. She earned her doctoral degree in Counseling from Florida Atlantic University, completed her master’s degree in Professional Counseling and School Counseling from the University of West Georgia, and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology […]

Dr. Melissa Zeligman is an associate professor of counselor education in the Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology. Prior to completing her doctorate at the University of Central Florida, Dr. Zeligman served as a mental health counselor, working in agency, medical, legal, and high school settings. Her research focuses on trauma work- including the […]

I am an instructor for students in the school psychology graduate program in the UCF Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology. I started out as a special education science teacher in middle school before beginning my work as a school psychologist in 2012. Throughout my career, I have worked with students in preschool through […]

Dr. John T. Super teaches counseling classes in theory, family theory and practice, human sexuality in mental health, and application/practice in a practicum format. Also at UCF, he coordinates the operations of the Community Counseling and Research Center. He earned his doctoral degree in counselor education and his master’s degrees in marriage, couples and family […]

Dr. J. Richelle Joe is an associate professor of counselor education with an emphasis in school counseling. Prior to joining the UCF faculty in 2015, she served as a high school teacher, middle school counselor, and child/family behavior specialist with experience in rural, urban, and suburban settings. In her teaching, research, and service Dr. Joe […]

Dr. Stacy M. Van Horn is a senior lecturer of counselor education at the University of Central Florida in the Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology. Prior to her position as a Counselor Educator, Dr. Van Horn worked as a professional school counselor for over ten years in Orange County Public Schools working with […]