Katherine

Willard

Academic Title

Director of Field Education and Assistant Professor of Practice, Master of Social Work

Education
  • Ed.S., Bridgewater State University
  • MSW, Specialization in Trauma and Interpersonal Violence, Simmons College
  • BA, Psychology, Children Development & Family Relations, East Carolina University
  • CASEL (Collaborative for Academic and Social and Emotional Learning) Fellowship, 2021
Areas of Expertise
  • Trauma and Interpersonal Violence
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • School Counseling
Professional Experience

Katie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with expansive knowledge in supporting children, adolescents and families. Most recently, Katie served as the Assistant Director of School Counseling to a local urban school district, where she was tasked with overseeing all social emotional learning initiatives for the district, providing supervision to all mental health clinicians, guidance counselors and social workers and leading all mental wellness initiatives for the district. Most notably, she was able to connect the district with the Early College Program. Katie also has experience as a School Adjustment Counselor, an Outpatient Counselor, Day Treatment facilities and residential programs.