Intersections at The Seattle School

For our final Faculty Friday update in 2024, please join us in welcoming our newest core faculty member, Dr. Elizabeth (Lizz) Barton! We look forward to getting to know her more in the coming year. To begin, here’s Dr. Barton’s bio and a brief interview from this summer. Bio: Dr. Barton is a licensed clinical […]

“New Student Orientation” is a familiar concept in the world of academia. When starting school, students know that they can expect information, resources, and tools as well as gatherings and introductions to people and places that will be meaningful to their academic experience. But how do we orient and connect when students and classmates are […]

August is a magical month. Here in the Pacific Northwest, her good gifts can be found in the golden light of sunsets extending for long lingering hours; the burgeoning of cherry tomatoes or summer squash in our gardens and on our balconies; and the sun-ripened blackberries that fill every nook and cranny of our neighborhoods. […]

Our next Faculty Friday highlight is Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President Dr. Dan B. Allender. Dr. Allender received his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary and his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. Before moving to Seattle, he taught in the Biblical Counseling departments of Grace Theological Seminary and Colorado Christian University. […]

We have an excellent team of 10 Instructional Assistants (IAs) who are looking forward to supporting your learning here at The Seattle School both this year and beyond. The role of Instructional Assistant at The Seattle School is somewhat different from what you may have encountered as Teaching Assistants in other academic contexts. All of […]

Today’s Faculty Friday interview is with Dr. Ron Ruthruff, Associate Professor of Theology & Culture. Dr. Ruthruff has served homeless and street-involved youth and their families for the past 30 years. He has provided case management services, designed programs, and educated the community on the issues that impact this vulnerable population. Ron’s career goal is to […]

Some of us here at The Seattle School play outside a lot…a whole lot. When there is swell (and we have money for gas), some of us like to surf. When the snow has melted in the mountains, some might even go for long-distance backpacking trips. And, as the cold, dark nights of winter reign, […]

Some of you are uprooting lives in other states, and even other countries, to plant yourselves in Seattle and seek roots at The Seattle School. Some of you are participating via Low Residency, but will no less be making Seattle a part of your identity in the years to come. Part of Seattle’s charm is […]

Bio Dr. Gadson is a licensed professional counselor, consulting therapist, educator, and podcast host. She received her B.S. in Business Management from The University of Alabama, her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University, her M.S. in Spirituality and Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, and her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy […]

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology student Kathleen Cope shares her thoughts on residency from her experience in our low-residency programs. Walking into the red brick building that housed The Seattle School during my first residency was like stepping into a sea breeze that awakened my senses, drew me in, and welcomed me into a […]

Today’s Faculty Friday is an introduction to Dr. Doug Shirley, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology.  Doug previously worked as adjunct faculty at The Seattle School, having taught Practicum I and II, Interpersonal Foundations, and History and Therapeutic Perspectives before becoming core faculty in the Counseling Psychology program in 2016. Doug now serves as Listening Lab […]

The Graduate Admissions Team gives incoming students a snapshot of how to coordinate work and school needs while also providing some helpful job searching resources.