UNCG EXPERTS LIST: Counseling & Psychology

James Benshoff
Associate Professor, Counceling & Educational Development
Ph.D., American University
(336) 334-3424, benshoff@uncg.edu
Groups & Group Work
College Student Development
Nontraditional (Adult) College Students
Adolescent & Adult Development
Career Counseling, Planning, & Management
Counseling Adolescents, Adults, & Couples
Craig Cashwell
Associate Professor, Couseling & Educational Development
Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 334-3427, cscashwe@uncg.edu
Counseling Children, Adolescents, & Families
Spirituality & Mental Health
Joanne Chesley
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership & Cultural Foundations
Ed.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(336) 334-4095, jrchesle@uncg.edu
Increasing the Ranks of Teachers of Color
Improving Education for At-risk Children
Reduction of Dropout Rates & Social Dysfunction
Resilience as a factor in Preventing School Dropout and Alienation
School Climate Issues - Popularity, Extracurricular Activities, & School Engagement
Marilyn Friend
Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ph.D., Indianna University at Bloomington
(336) 256-0153, m_friend@uncg.edu
Special Education 
Collaboration Amoung School Professionals Concerning Students With Disabilities
Learning & Behavioral / Emotional Disabilities 
Mental Retardation / Cognitive Disabilities
Gerald Juhnke
Associate Professor, Counseling & Educational Development
Ed.D., Western Michigan University
(336) 334-5100, gajuhnke@uncg.edu
Suicide & Suicide Assessment
Family Counseling
Abuse Counseling
Violence & Violence Prevention in Schools
Alcohol & Substance Abuse in Schools
Improving the Culture of Schools
Peter Kellett
Associate Professor, Communication
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
(336) 334-3840, pmkellett@uncg.edu
Managing Conflict  Effectively
Conflicts in Families, Relationships, Communities
Todd Lewis
Assistant Professor, Counseling & Educational Development
Ph.D., Kent State University
(336) 334-3422, tflewis@uncg.edu
Substance Use Issues Among College Students 
Motivational Counseling Approaches 
Theoretical Models of Behavior 
Adlerian Theory 
Research Design & Methodology
Judy Niemeyer
Associate Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ph.D. Vanderbilt University
(336) 334-3447, janiemey@uncg.edu
Early Intervention & Inclusion for Young Children With Disabilities 
Young Children With Behavior Disorders 
Family Participation in Early Childhood Programs
Infants & Toddlers With Hearing Impairments
Marion O'Brien
Professor, Human Development & Family Studies
Director, Family research Center
Ph.D., The University of Kansas
(336) 256-0527, m_obien@uncg.edu
Childcare
Parenting
Child Social Development
Children With Disabilities & Their Families
Matthew Paradise
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. The University of Washington
(336) 256-0410, matthew_paradise@uncg.edu
Homeless Youth
Adolescent Substance Abuse
Juvenile Delinquency
Risky Teen Sex
Christopher N. Poulos
Assistant Professor, Communication
Ph.D. The University of Denver
(336) 334-3837, cnpoulos@uncg.edu
Communicating Common Ground – Diversity and Dialogue
Communication and Relationships
The Idea of Service
Paul Silvia
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. The University of Kansas
(336) 256-0007, p_silvia@uncg.edu
Interest & Curiosity
Attitudes
Group Conflict
Ada Vallecorsa
Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ph.D. The University of Pittsburgh
(336) 334-3406, alvallec@uncg.edu
Learning Disabilities 
Attention Deficit Disorder 
Writing Assessment & Instruction for Students With Learning Disabilities 
Curriculum Based Assessment & Program Evaluation

Return to Main Page