Education
- Ph.D. Counseling Education and Supervision (CACREP Accredited), May, 2019. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
- M.A. School Counseling, December, 2003. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
- B.A. Psychology, May, 2002. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
- Principal Licensure Program, December, 2007. University of Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Professional Experience & Affiliations
- University of Northern Colorado, Assistant Professor (2021-Present)
- Congress Park Counseling and Consulting, Counselor (2021-Present)
- Colorado Department of Education, State Coordinator of Foster Care Education (2017-2021)
- Widefield School District #3, School Counselor (2005-2013; 8/2016-3/2017)
- University of Northern Colorado, Adjunct Faculty (2019-2021)
- University of Northern Colorado, Graduate Assistant (2013-2015)
- University of Northern Colorado, Psychological Services Clinic (2013-2015)
- University of Phoenix, Adjunct Faculty (2009-2015)
- Lake County School District, School Counselor (2004-2005)
Research Expertise & Interests
- Counseling education and supervision
- Dropout prevention and student re-engagement
- Foster care and homeless education
- Reducing the achievement gap for historically underserved student populations
- School counselor preparation
- Suicide prevention and intervention
- Trauma-informed school counseling
- Working with first generation students and underserved students for college preparation
Publications
- Myers, K., Lalonde, T., Tsai, C., Clemens, E.V., Sheesley, A.P, & Tolliver, L. (2020). Postsecondary education participation and persistence of Colorado students who have experienced foster care (Report No. 107A). Denver, CO: Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab at the University of Denver.
- Myers, K. J. (2019). Nevertheless They Persisted: Youth Formerly in Foster Care Who Have Experienced Trauma and Their Journey to Postsecondary Education.
- Clemens, E. V., Helm, H. M., Myers, K., Thomas, C., & Tis, M. (2017). The voices of youth formerly in foster care: Perspectives on educational attainment gaps. Children and Youth Services Review, 79, 65-77. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.06.003