Melissa Garcia
Part-Time Instructor, Counselor Education
- Ph.D. in Counseling
Florida Atlantic University (2014) - Ed.S. in School Counseling
Florida Atlantic University (2010) - Master of Education
Florida Atlantic University (2008) - B.S. in Psychology
Florida Atlantic University (2005)
Teaching Fields: Crisis Counseling
Melissa Garcia is a part-time professor of Counselor Education. Her Ph.D. was earned at Florida Atlantic University in Counseling in 2014. She primarily teaches Crisis Counseling. The course includes teaching crisis intervention and response strategies. Her research interests include school counseling, curriculum, and distance learning information.
Recent Publications & Presentations
Dissertation, Committee Member, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL April 2018 “An Investigation of the Perceptions of High School Professional School Counselors: Qualitative Insight.”
Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation (CORE), August 2015 “The Effect of a Student Achievement Curriculum on Grade 9 Completion Rate and Student Engagement.”
Florida School Counselor Association Convention, Webinar Presenter, April 2020. Ready, Set, Go the “Social” Distance: Everything you need to know about bringing your school counseling program into the virtual world of distance learning.
Florida Atlantic University, Dept. of Counselor Education, Guest Speaker, June 2016. The Journey to a Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Florida College Access Network (FCAN), Presenter, May 2016. What is the Future of School Counseling in Florida?