Biography and expertise
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).
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Clinical Social Work
New York University, 2017
Master's Degree
MSED in Special Education
Bank Street College of Education, 1999
Master's Degree
MSSW in Social Work
Columbia University, 1999
Bachelor's Degree
BS in Social Work
Florida State University, 1994
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- 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.
Featured 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
Featured service activities
- Other
All Together Now : Adoptee Led Peer Support Group
- Other
Family for Life
- Other
Operation Red Wings Foundation
- Other
Operation Red Wings Foundation
- Other
Operation Red Wings Foundation
- Coordinator / Organizer
Women's Story Book Project of Texas