Expert faculty. Exceptional mentorship.
Expert faculty. Exceptional mentorship.

Meet Our Celebrated Faculty Leaders

The faculty in William & Mary’s Online M.Ed. in Counseling program is comprised of a diverse and deeply experienced team of professionals, representing a blend of extensive clinical, K-12, and higher‑education backgrounds. This group includes seasoned school counselors, experts in trauma, resilience, and social justice, and specialists in areas ranging from neurodiversity‑affirming counseling to virtual‑reality training techniques. Their collective strengths in research, supervision, and national board certification—as well as leadership roles in key professional associations—reflect a steadfast commitment to culturally responsive practice and innovative online pedagogy.

Learn from our diverse and deeply experienced team of professionals

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Pamela Harris
Dr. Pamela N. Harris is National Board Certified Counselor, a Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.
Brent Henderson
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Denita N. Hudson
Dr. Denita N. Hudson has over 14 years of experience as a counselor educator in both online and hybrid educational settings, serving as the clinical mental health program coordinator, clinical director, and diversity and inclusion officer.
Robert C. Knoeppel
Robert C. Knoeppel is a longtime educator and noted scholar on educational finance innovation, school finance, accountability policy, and leadership. Prior to joining William & Mary in 2020, Knoeppel served as dean of the University of South Florida’s College of Education.
Jessica Martin
Jessica L. Martin, Ph.D., CRC, is a certified rehabilitation counselor and has a clinical background in disability and clinical mental health counseling.
Coralis Solomon
Dr. Coralis Solomon is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the online Mental Health Counseling program at William & Mary. She earned her doctorate in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida.
Noelle St. Germain-Sehr
Noelle R. St. Germain-Sehr is a Clinical Associate Professor and Counseling Clinical Experience Director for the Online Counseling Program at William & Mary.
Jaimie Stickl Haugen
Dr. Jaimie Stickl Haugen is a clinical assistant professor in the Counselor Education program at William & Mary. She is a licensed professional school counselor in New York and Colorado, a licensed professional counselor (Colorado), a national certified counselor, and an approved clinical supervisor.
Sarah Tucker
Dr. Sarah Tucker is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Online Counseling Program at William & Mary. She has experience providing clinical services in a wide variety of settings, including community agencies, in-patient hospitals, public schools, and private practice.
Olivia Uwamahoro
Olivia Uwamahoro (Williams), Ph.D., NCC, LPC, CPCS has been a professional counselor for 12 years and a counselor educator and supervisor for eight years. Her clinical expertise includes working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Dwayne White
Dr. Dwayne White is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William & Mary. His primary research interests focus on the wellness and liberation of Black LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Prepare to Serve Others as a Licensed Counselor

William & Mary's CACREP-accredited online counseling programs emphasize social justice and cultural responsiveness while preparing you for licensure. Study with attentive faculty mentorship through our flexible online format. Choose the specialized educational path that fits with your professional goals and learn to create positive transformation—one client at a time.

Download our guide to learn more about:
✓ The Online M.Ed. in Counseling program
✓ Paths to licensure
✓ The career outlook for counselors
✓ Faculty in the Online M.Ed. in Counseling program
✓ Admission requirements
✓ The online student experience

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Uncover Answers to Your Admissions Questions

Ready to begin your studies in counseling alongside some of the field’s leading professional minds? Take a few moments to review our frequently asked admissions questions and ensure that you have all the materials and insight needed to launch your application. School of Education staff have pooled their collective knowledge to anticipate and address all of your questions but, in case we missed something, admissions outreach advisors are always available to assist you. Speak to one today at 866-870-6966.

A Legacy of Excellence in Counseling Education

Small. Historic. Smart. William & Mary emphasizes a critical alignment of superior academic quality with an intimate and supportive community. This means our students receive not only an unrivaled education but also attentive mentorship from dedicated faculty who want nothing more than to see them succeed. Take a look back at our history and discover what has set us apart since 1693.

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