George Wilson, PhD
Assistant Professor, Graduate Counseling Department
Dr. George Wilson was born, raised, and currently living in Philadelphia. Not only is he a product of Philadelphia public schools, but he has been working for the School District of Philadelphia for 10 years as an elementary school teacher and counselor. During this time, Dr. Wilson has been able to form countless relationships with students, families, teachers, and administration from various communities throughout the city of Philadelphia.
While completing his Ph.D. program at Old Dominion University in Virginia, Dr. Wilson was able to serve as a research assistant, academic advisor, and supervisor of future counselors. His research interests include school counseling supervision, using student interest to build rapport, and college and career readiness. He has taught at the graduate level at Old Dominion University and Villanova University.
Dr. Wilson is currently a school counselor in a Philadelphia elementary public school. He adheres to the ASCA National Model and strives to assist students in setting and achieving academic, social/emotional, and college and career readiness goals. He is passionate about working with a diverse population and advocating for the students who need it the most.
Contact Info
Educational Background
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Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (CACREP)
- Old Dominion University
- Dissertation: THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF SCHOOL COUNSELOR EDUCATORS' USING ASCA's MINDSETS & BEHAVIORS TO ACHIEVE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
- MS, Counseling Services
- Concentration: School Counseling
- Villanova University, Villanova, PA
- BA, Psychology
- Chestnut Hill College
- BS, Elementary Education
- Chestnut Hill College
Licenses and Certifications
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Pennsylvania School Counselor License
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Pennsylvania School Counselor Certification
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Pennsylvania Elementary K-6 Teaching Certification
Selected Publications
- Havlik, S., Neason, E., Puckett, J., Rowley, P., & Wilson, G. (2017). “Do whatever you can to try to support that kid”: School counselors’ experiences addressing student homelessness. Professional School Counselor, 21(1), 47- 59. https://doi.org/10.5330/1096-2409-21.1.47
Selected Presentations
- Burgess, M., Boulden, R., Smith-Durkin, S., & Wilson, G. (2018, March). An empirical state of mind: Evidence–based practices in the supervision of future school counselors. Education session proposal submitted for the Evidence-Based School Counseling conference, New York, NY.
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Wilson, G. (2018, February). The Role of the School Counselor in Underperforming VS. Typically Achieving Schools. Poster Presentation (VACES) annual conference, Lynchburg, VA.
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Burgess, M. & Wilson, G. (2017, October). Transitioning From Graduate Student to School Counselor: Strategies for School Counselor Educators. Poster Presentation (ACES) annual conference, Chicago, IL.
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Wilson, G. (2017, February). Teaching School Counselors to Incorporate Youth Interest and Culture to Build Rapport. Poster Presentation (VACES) annual conference, Norfolk, VA.