Faculty Profile for Dr. Laura C Summerhill
Dr. Laura C Summerhill
Professor of Instruction — School of Social Work
ENC 150A
phone: (512) 245-2592
Biography Section
Biography and Education
Dr. Summerhill holds a PhD in Clinical Social Work from New York University (2017), a MSW from Columbia University (1999), a MS Ed in Special Education from Bank Street College of Education (1999) and a BSW from Florida State University (1994).Teaching Interests
I enjoy teaching across the curriculum, with special interest in clinical social work and spirituality.Research Interests
Clinical issues in anxiety, trauma, grief, spirituality, adoptionSelected Scholarly/Creative Work
- Summerhill, L. C. (n.d.). Personal and Professional Growth Through Education about Spirituality in Social Work Practice. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping.
- Summerhill, L. C., & Samantha, W. L. (2013). Exploring birth countries: The mental health implications of heritage travel for children/adolescents adopted internationally. Adoption Quarterly, 16(3–4), 262–278.
Selected Awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, A.H. Nolle Chapter Alpha Chi National Honor Society. 2022
- Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, A.H. Nolle Chapter Alpha Chi National Honor Society. August 2021 - December 2021
- Award / Honor Recipient: Excellence in Teaching award, College of Fine Arts. January 2017 - August 2017
- Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, A.H. Nolle Chapter, Alpha Chi National Honor Society. January 2016 - May 2016
- Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, A.H. Nolle Chapter, Alpha Chi National Honor Society. January 2013 - May 2013
Selected Service Activities
Board Member
All Together Now : Adoptee Led Peer Support Group
July 1, 2014-July 31, 2017
Board Member
Family for Life
January 1, 2006-December 31, 2006
Volunteer
Family 4 Life
2024-Present
Volunteer
Westside Montessori
2023-Present
Trauma Therapist/LCSW-S
Operation Red Wings Foundation
February 2023-Present