Dr. Pilar Hernández-Wolfe, a tenured associate professor in the Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy program, and her colleagues have been changing the narrative of trauma treatment. 

Choice reading is an initiative that encourages youth reading by allowing students to select their own books, rather than assigning required texts. Offering students a range of high-interest young adult literature opens the doors for reluctant readers to take an interest in books, with the hope that students no longer perceive reading as a task, but a hobby.

Congratulations graduates! Visit our commencement page for full details about the ceremony.

Araceli Cruz is an Assistant Director of Financial at Lewis & Clark College and soon to be a graduate of the Student Affairs Administration Program.

Cristina Carter, MCFT ’15, recently returned home after an almost two-year experience in New Zealand. Carter’s decision to travel to NZ was inspired by the reflections about social justice and decolonizing practices that are a part of the Lewis & Clark Graduate School’s curriculum.

Dawn Montgomery, assistant professor in the department of educational leadership and director of the educational administration program, is the 2018 recipient of the Oregon Association of Latino Administrators’ (OALA) Tom Ruhl Ally award.

Lewis & Clark is the only liberal arts college on the West Coast—and the only school in Oregon—to make the top 10.

Join us for a panel discussion on February 10 - all community members are welcome!

MCFT student Vyshike Willis is the recipient of the prestigious Now Is The Time: Minority Fellowship Program - Youth (NITT-MFP-Y).

CREDN Conference presenter discusses his sociocultural perspective on eating disorder treatment

On February 1, 2018, the entire Lewis & Clark community is invited to celebrate Founders Day—a day early.

Join the discussion on Jan. 31: Creating the conditions for ensuring that all students have access to equitable outcomes in our schools: what can teachers, school counselors, and leaders do?

In her new position, Curtis will oversee various departments and programs including Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support Services, and School Performance. Curtis will begin her position with PPS on January 2, 2018.

21st Annual Columbia River Eating Disorder Network Conference

Under the leadership of Dean Janet Steverson, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has just released its 2016-2017 Diversity Report, which offers an at-a-glance look at diversity and inclusion initiatives and programs across all three of Lewis & Clark’s schools.

Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling is pleased to welcome six new faculty members!

Alumna Donna Henderson will become the new director campus safety. She will start on November 13.

Abby Rotwein and Elissa Dingus, MAT ’12 and MAT ’11, have been named the 2017 Oregon Social Studies Elementary Teachers of the Year

We are pleased to welcome Dolly Nguyen, PhD, Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership.

We are pleased to welcome Jacqueline Roebuck Sakho, EdD, Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership and Director of the Preliminary Administrator License program.

Professor Lana Kim discusses her upcoming psychopharmacology training for educators and counselors

Natasha Digges, a current student in the in Elementary Education program, has just been named the Oregon School Personnel Association 2017 Scholarship recipient.

The Lewis & Clark community is invited to celebrate President Wiewel’s official first day on campus.

Leading Together is designed to support school leadership teams (teachers and administrators) building relational-trust and effective collaboration skills, critical building blocks of effective teams, in their schools.

Dr. Daymond Glenn is the Assistant Director of the Teaching Excellence Program and Visiting Assistant Professor.

Crisp is one of seven teachers and principals from around the country to earn a prestigious U.S. Department of Education fellowship for a yearlong program.

Kayla Stolte, MAT ’11, and her Tech Geometry class from Benson High School played a key part in Right 2 Dream Too’s recent transition to a new location.

Wiewel, who has just completed a nine-year run as president of Portland State University, will start in his new role on October 1.

The graduate school trains counselors to embrace size diversity as part of its updated Eating Disorders Certificate program.

This experiential workshop is designed to help practitioners uncover the potential wisdom that lucid and asleep dreaming may possess for their personal and professional development, as well as that of their clients.

Dr. Robin DiAngelo and L Pearson address the graduating class of 2017 at the June 4 commencement ceremony.

Watch online: Dr. DiAngelo on White Fragility at commencement 2017

43rd Annual Northwest Institute of Addictions Studies Conference

American Sign Language as a Bridge to English is a guide for hearing teachers of hearing students to use ASL as a ‘bridge’ to learning English as a foreign language.

David Valenzuela, MAT ’14, has been named OnPoint’s 9-12 Educator of the Year! Educators of the Year will each have their mortgage paid for one school year. Additionally, their schools each received a $2,500 donation for resources and supplies.

During his 31 years in education, Don Brown of Oregon Trail Academy (OTA) has served in administrative as well as specialist roles, but says teaching always calls him back.

Berman, faculty instructor and coordinator of Problem Gambling Services at Lewis & Clark’s Graduate School of Education and Counseling, has been employing the treatment method, Seeking Safety, for over 15 years in his practice.

Robin DiAngelo, guest commencement speaker; L Pearson, student commencement speaker

Pearson is currently a mobile crisis counselor at Project Respond; a relief counselor at Men’s Residential Center; and one of the co-founders of Agate Psychotherapy.

Counseling Psychology professor Carmen Knudson-Martin has received the 2017 Distinguished Contribution to Family Therapy Theory and Practice award. 

Utterback received this top honor for his work as superintendent of Oregon’s North Clackamas school district, where his equity-driven leadership dramatically improved graduation rates and notched state-leading student growth and achievement levels.

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that direct exposure to nature is good for our psychological, emotional, and physical health.

MAT alums a force behind Oregon City High’s 94% grad rate

The 130+ acres of the campus, which sit atop Portland’s Palatine Hill, are perfectly situated for stunning views of Mt. Hood.

Turning to his daily writing ritual as a way to settle his mind, clarify his purpose, and prepare for a new kind of citizenship, Stafford thoughtfully curated his latest book of poetry, The Flavor of Unity, from post-election and pre-inauguration daily journals, observations, and poems.

Through February 17, original artwork created by local students under the guidance of graduate school MAT candidates will be showcased at Watzek library in the display case outside of room 343.

Feminism, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems in Action: Q&A with J. Maria Bermudez, PhD, LMFT

RO-DBT: an evidence-based, transdiagnostic treatment for patients who suffer from emotional and behavioral over-control.

This award is presented annually to a student affairs professional who contributes to an outstanding SA program, provides service beyond expectation of their position, and encourages colleagues and students to pursue their own professional growth.

Jane Levy, JD ’04, MA ’11, was appointed to a vacant judgeship in the 2nd Judicial District’s Family Court division late last month by Gov. Susana Martinez. Levy’s master’s degree is in counseling psychology, which is “tremendously helpful to a family attorney.”

Alumna named 2016 Oregon Middle Level Art Educator of the Year

“I really like this community and I appreciate how much the district supports our programs. In the past when we’ve had budget issues they do not just cut the arts like other districts have done, and I’m loyal to them for that.” Cerasin said.

Slauson is ready for the next chapter of his career at Edison. “I am very impressed with the Edison learning community and the commitment of the staff,” he said. “The parental support is obvious and the students are successful.”

On Friday, November 11, Dean of Students Anna Gonzalez was recognized at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Western Regional Conference Awards Luncheon.

We are pleased to welcome Lina Darwich, PhD, assistant professor of teacher education in the elementary program.

Matt Utterback, superintendent of the North Clackamas School District, is being hailed as the best in the state.

The Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling is pleased to welcome its new Community Counseling Center Director, Justin Henderson, PhD.

We are pleased to welcome Rafe McCullough, PhD, assistant professor of educational leadership in the school counseling program.

Lewis & Clark College’s Community Engagement and Leadership in Science (CELS) program has been selected to receive an award.

We are pleased to welcome Arien Muzacz, PhD, assistant professor of counseling psychology in the professional mental health counseling - specialization in addictions program.

Counseling Psychology welcomes largest incoming class in Grad School’s history

Alumna named Oregon Rookie Art Educator of the Year

Good news from the departments of teacher education and educational leadership.

We are pleased to welcome Lana Kim, PhD, associate professor of counseling psychology in the Marriage, Couple & Family Therapy program.

Please join us in celebrating the release of Professor Emeritus Charles R. “Kip” Ault Jr.’s latest book, Do Elephants Have Knees? on Thursday, October 20th.

We are pleased to welcome Kate Jaspers, PhD, associate professor of counseling psychology in the school psychology program.

Oregon best state to be a teacher, study finds

Cathy Sundet Fall has started a new business in Prineville, one that is of vital interest to parents of children aged 2 to 5.

Alumnus Ken Richardson named superintendent for David Douglas School District, the 13th largest in Oregon.

Sharon Chinn is the director of Educational Career, Licensing, and Accreditation Services and the Commencement Coordinator at the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, Lewis & Clark College. With 25-years in the field, Sharon brings to her work decades of experience networking, advocating, and supporting students, faculty, and staff as they grow in their professions.

Lake Oswego School District announced Wednesday that it has filled the open assistant principal slots at its two junior high schools.

Brian Bauer, M.S., Counseling Psychology ’16, arrived at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling with a clear research plan in mind: to study whether an individual’s involvement in extracurricular activities is associated with lower suicidality. In fact, he selected the Graduate School specifically for the unique masters of science option.

The  Beaverton  School  Board  voted  unanimously  Monday evening to appoint Grotting to oversee the 41,000-student district. He starts July 1.

When Kristina Chou, M.A.T. ’16, met a fourth grade student named Josh for the first time in late November 2015, he had just arrived at his third school since his family moved to Portland in September.

Wilk’s nine-month Assistantship will take her to La Rioja, Spain, an autonomous community and province, where she will be studying the process of second language acquisition.

Holly Thompson, who received her Master’s of Education at Lewis & Clark Graduate School, and is currently the counselor at Rowe Middle School.

Rose has been a prominent Oregon educator since 2008, most recently serving as the superintendent for the Beaverton School District.

Following a national search, the Gladstone School District on Friday named Jeremiah Patterson as assistant superintendent.

Professional Mental Health and Addictions, M.A. ’16

Ryan F. Reese, Ph.D., LPC will be facilitating EcoWellness Counseling: Practical Strategies and Ethics for Integrating the Natural World into Therapy, on Friday, April 29.

Sipe, a graduate of the Educational Leadership department, is the superintendent for the Umatilla School District in northeast Oregon where nearly 90 percent of students qualify for free or reduced meals, and more than two-thirds are students of color.

In a recent article published by the Oregonian, alumnus Shannon Dery takes center stage for his role in reviving the once larger-than-life theater program at Beaverton High School.

Cheryl Forster, Psy.D., is going to be hosting a workshop entitled “Talking About Race and Racism: A Developmental and Integrative Approach.”

Sara McGowan M.A.T. ’01 combines her love of language and learning in the Spanish/English community school she founded in Costa Rica.

In recognition of her outstanding commitment to educational equity, Charlene Williams—who is currently completing her doctorate work in educational leadership—was honored by the Urban League of Portland at the 2014 Equal Opportunity Awards Day Dinner.

In a recent article for the journal Rethinking Schools, Linda Christensen—director of the Oregon Writing Project, editor, and author—explains how teachers can use Myrlin Hepworth’s poem “Ritchie Valens” to engage students with social justice issues.

Professor emeritus’ debut book works to uncover flaws in the multiple dimensions of science teaching standards.

Janice Packard M.A.T. ’94 has been named the 2015 Oregon Art Educator of the year by the Oregon Art Education Association.

The graduate school and the undergraduate college join forces to create a pathway for underrepresented students to become K-12 science and math teachers.

In a new book, Carmen Knudson-Martin explains a new approach to couples counseling that integrates neurobiology with understanding of gender, culture, personal identities and relationship processes.

Kate Grieve Ed.S. ’09 has been named New Hampshire’s School Psychologist of the Year. The honor is bestowed by the New Hampshire Association of School Psychologists in recognition of outstanding service to the profession.

Alumnus Jesse Lowes M.A.T. has been named a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. Lowes, one of 34 teachers chosen to be fellows, will be going on a 10-day professional development expedition in the Galapagos Islands in September operated by Lindblad Expeditions.

Number one. That’s the spot Lewis & Clark earned in The Princeton Review’s ranking of 353 most environmentally responsible colleges and universities.

Alumnus Tim Swinehart takes on climate change in a new book for teachers

Amanda Isberg MAT ’10 keeps a blog about her passion for international teaching. We caught up with her in Venezuela.

Kimberly Crow MA ’15 has been named the 2015 student commencement speaker. Crow is a student in the Professional Mental Health Counseling—Addictions program.

Andy Van Fleet, Initial Administrator License ’09, has been named principal of Tigard High School and begins work in July, 2015.

Lewis & Clark has been named one of the most beautiful places to go to graduate school by Grad School Hub.

As president of the Oregon School Psychologists Association, Mason Rivers E.D. ’13, tries to influence the profession from the inside.

Michael Lindblad M.A.T. ’96 has been named one of the top 50 teachers in the nation

Andrew Beckham B.A. ’98, M.A.T. ’01 balances teaching with winemaking.

In their annual rankings for “best jobs”, U.S. News has included school psychology, teaching, and school counseling as top careers to consider in 2015. For the second year in a row, school psychology was ranked the best social services career of the year.

New math standards for K-2 students are rolling out in schools across the nation. In a new article, professors Griffin and Ward explain why they’re important and how teachers can build on them.