The landscape of education in America was transformed and forced into new online realities because of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Graduate school here at The Seattle School was no exception, and now we are working and learning in a mixed-modality context. Whether you have recently been studying or coming back to school is new for […]
We have an excellent team of 9 Assistant Instructors who are looking forward to supporting your learning here at The Seattle School both this year and beyond. The role of Assistant Instructor (AI) at The Seattle School is somewhat different from what you may have encountered as Teaching Assistants in other academic contexts. All of […]
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.
“A blank page is terrifying…” “The last time I wrote a paper, the year started with 19 not 20…” “Friends often ask me to proofread their papers; I love helping people’s ideas come through the written word…” “Am I supposed to already know what Chicago Style means?” Are any of these thoughts familiar? Entering a […]
Our first faculty highlight is Dr. Stephanie Neill, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology. Dr. Neill is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing in Western Washington since 1990, and in the Los Angeles area prior to that. In addition to private practice, she served as teaching assistant at Rosemead School of Psychology and as an […]
We shake with joy, we shake with grief. What a time they have, these two housed as they are in the same body. –Mary Oliver Being human is complex—especially being human in a body. There are moments in life when the tensions we hold are simply overwhelming, disorienting, and beyond language, like losing someone we […]
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. Doug now serves as practicum director, overseeing Listening […]
Today’s faculty highlight is Dr. Dwight J. Friesen, Associate Professor of Practical Theology. Dr. Friesen brings many years of contextual pastoral experience to The Seattle School. Currently he is serving as the part-time Pastor of Bellevue’s St Luke’s Lutheran Church. He was the community-curate of an Eastside emerging simple church for more than 11 years; […]
Originally published April 2019, updated 2022 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. Part of Seattle’s charm is that it is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character. It’s helpful to have a sense […]
Today’s Faculty Friday interview is with Dr. Paul Hoard, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology. Dr. Paul Hoard is a licensed counselor, clinical supervisor, and psychoanalytic psychotherapist who holds a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. A “third culture kid,” he was raised in Ankara, Turkey and has provided mental health counseling […]
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. […]
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 […]