Faculty Biographies
Dr. Tennille Brownrigg (Assistant Professor)
Research interests: Training and preparation of counselors in spirituality and religion; expatriates of color, mental awareness and availability of services; children/adolescents and spiritual awareness and development.
Courses Taught:
- Lifespan Developmental
- Personality Theories
- Professional Orientation and Ethics
- Counseling Diverse Populations
Education:
- B.A. Tuskegee University
- M.S. Texas A&M University- Commerce
- Ph.D. Texas A&M University- Commerce
Leatha Bennett, Ph.D. (Associate Professor)
Research interests: Racial Micro-aggressions, Early language development, School readiness
Courses Taught:
- Lifespan Developmental
- Personality Theories
- Learning Theories
Education:
- B.S. Psychology, Tougaloo College
- M.S. Developmental Psychology, The Ohio State University
- Ph.D. Washington State University
Sharon Brown, Ph.D., CRC (Associate Professor)
Research Interests: Anxiety and Depression Amongst College Students, School-Aged Youth with Learning Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, Postsecondary Education and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Courses Taught:
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
- Case Management
- Vocational Assessment
Education:
- B.A. Rehabilitation Services, Wilberforce University
- M.Ed. Rehabilitation Counseling, Kent Student University
- Ph.D. Rehabilitation Services, The Ohio State University
Tonya Davis, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCSP (Assistant Professor)
Program Coordinator
Research Interests: Psychological /Psychoeducational Assessment, Biometrics, Health disparities, Technology/Virtual Reality Interventions and Mental Health, Strength-based coaching
Education
- B.S. Sociology, Auburn University
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, Alabama A&M University
- M.A. Educational Psychology/School Psychometry, University of Alabama
- Ph.D. School Psychology-, University of Alabama
Courses Taught:
- Professional Orientation and Ethics
- Counseling Techniques
- Personality Assessment
Kristy LaMar, Ph. D. (Assistant Professor)
Research Interests: Media Influence on Self-Efficacy & Self-Esteem of Black Women; Hair Texture Consciousness; Confirmatory & Exploratory Factor Analysis comparison of the MEIM; Religiosity as a means of coping and survival; Relational Longevity
Education
- A.S. Photography, Oakwood University
- B.S. English, Oakwood University
- M.A. General Psychology, Adelphi University
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, Andrews University
- Ph.D. Educational Psychology, Andrews University
Everton McIntosh, Ph.D. (Professor)
Research Interests: Impersonal attraction, Romantic jealousy, Research methodology,
Education
- B.S. Psychology, Oakwood University
- M.S. Clinical Psychology, Alabama A&M University
- Ph.D. Social Psychology, Howard University
Courses Taught:
- Descriptive Statistics
- Experimental Psychology
- History & Systems
Adrienne Vaughan-Parham, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor)
Research Interests: Organizational Development/Consumer Motivation, Qualitative Measures of Intimacy & Infidelity in Marriage, Implications of Social Desirability and Impacts of Social Media Networks
Education:
- B.S. Psychology, Oakwood University
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, Alabama A&M University
- Ed. D. Counseling Psychology
Courses Taught: Behavioral and Inferential Statistics, Research Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Group Dynamics, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Diverse Populations, General Psychology, Human Growth & Development, Personality Theories, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of Learning & Behavior, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Orientation & Ethics, etc.
Shatoi Scott, Ph.D.
(Assistant Professor, Gradauate Program Coordinator)
Research Interests: Rehabilitation Counselor Wellness, Trauma and Trauma Informed Care and Mentorship Impact on Counselor Trainee Efficacy
Education:
- B.A. Psychology, North Carolina A&T University
- M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling, North Carolina A&T University
- Ph.D. Rehabilitation Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling Education, North Carolina A&T University
Jo Lauren Weaver, PhD, LPC, NCC
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Mindfulness-based interventions, adolescent and young adult social media use, restorative justice in schools, perinatal mental health, creativity in counseling and counselor education.
Education:
- B.A., English, University of Alabama
- M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of South Alabama
- Ph.D., Counseling and Counselor Education, University of Florida
Courses Taught:
- Group Dynamics
- Professional Orientation and Ethics
- Psychopharmacology
- Practicum
- Internship I
