Winston School of Education and Social Policy

Faculty

Virginia Durnford

Academic Title

Lecturer, Master of Social Work

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Education

Ed.D., Teacher Education and School Improvement, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MSW, Social Work, Boston University
MA, Special Education, University of Connecticut
BA, Psychology, Trinity College

Professional Experience

Dr. Durnford’s research interests center around PTSD and the increased risk for learning difficulties. She has used resiliency training with youth and young adults to help them decrease stress and anxiety and improve their quality of life. Her experiences teaching in special education settings and counseling in high needs schools informs her practice. As the Director of School Counseling at Virginia’s previous college, she had the opportunity to create and teach courses, supervise student counselors in the field, and develop relationships with a variety of schools and community service centers.

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Elie Ata ’12 Addresses Merrimack Community at Fall 2021 Academic Convocation

Merrimack hosted its first in-person convocation ceremony since fall 2019 on Thursday, Sept. 2, at Duane Stadium. Students and faculty gathered to welcome the Class of 2025, address the rising Class of 2022 and officially commence the beginning of a new academic year.

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