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Dr. Laura C Summerhill

  • Professor of Instruction - School of Social Work
Portrait of Dr. Laura C Summerhill

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

Research Interests

  • 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.
  • 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
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  1. Other

    All Together Now : Adoptee Led Peer Support Group

  2. Other

    Family for Life

  3. Other

    Operation Red Wings Foundation

  4. Other

    Operation Red Wings Foundation

  5. Other

    Operation Red Wings Foundation

  6. Coordinator / Organizer

    Women's Story Book Project of Texas

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