Current Students
Doctoral Students
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Bailey Grey M.S. Social Work, Washburn University Hometown: Valley Falls, Kansas Professional Interests: Adolescents, adolescent self-esteem/self-worth, adolescent suicide/self harm, parent-child relationships Major Professor: Dr. Mindy Markham Personal Interests: Reading, hanging out with my husband and kids, sitting around a bonfire, crafting, and traveling. "I spent a lot of time looking into a doctoral program that I felt really “fit” me. K-State’s program was just that! A nice mesh of research and applied work. The staff have all been phenomenal! They genuinely care about my professional dreams and strive to help me obtain those dreams as well as genuinely care about me as a person." |
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Misti Johnson-Olthoff M.S. Early Childhood Education, Kansas State University Hometown: Kensington, KS Professional Interests: Children birth-5, holistic child development, developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom and childcare settings, building and maintain relationships with children and families, pre-professional early educator development, self-care, mental well-being. Major Professor: Dr. Anthony Ferraro Personal Interests: Yoga, anything outside, binge reading mindless novels, watching/attending college athletics, rescue beagles, being entertained by my 6-year old son, spending time with my husband, and family. "I was drawn to the program for several reasons, the faculty are knowledgeable, relatable, approachable, genuine, and are people-focused; I feel challenged, yet supported and that’s an environment I thrive in." |
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Jessica Henault M.S. Counseling and Student Development with an emphasis in Administration, Kansas State University Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina Professional Interests: Workplace trauma and institutional betrayal educators within the advocacy and prevention realm experience, sexual and interpersonal violence prevention Major Professor: TBD Personal Interests: Running, reading, spending time with loved ones, spoiling my four cats "The faculty within the AFS program stand out to me the most. They prioritize our mental and emotional well-being, encourage our professional interests, and celebrate/amplify our accomplishments." |
Master's Students
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