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About the Authors
Sejal and Rachel, both former school counselors, understood the need for culturally responsive services in schools to better support all students and their cultural identities. Through engagement in the Urban School Counseling Collaborative, they came together to create the Culturally Responsive School Counseling Instrument (CRSCI).
Sejal Parikh Foxx, Ph.D.
Dr. Foxx is a Professor and Counseling Department Chair at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). She is also the Director of the Urban School Counseling Collaborative. She is co-author of School Counseling in the 21st Century, 6th ed. In 2015, she received the Counselor Educator of the Year Award from the North Carolina School Counselors Association.
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy: UNC Charlotte (Counseling)
Master of Education: University of North Florida (Counselor Education)
Bachelor of Arts: University of North Florida (Psychology)
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Area(s) of Interest and Research
School Counseling
Urban Education
College and Career Readiness
Rachel Saunders, Ph.D.
Dr. Saunders is a Research Fellows at Clemson University. She is a former Assistant Professor and School Counselor Program Coordinator at the University of Cincinnati. She is also a member of the Urban School Counseling Collaborative. ​In 2022, she received the Outstanding Teacher Award from the North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Association.
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy: UNC Charlotte (Counselor Education and Supervision)
Master of Arts: UNC Charlotte (School Counseling)
Bachelor of Science: SUNY Brockport (Psychology)
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Area(s) of Interest and Research
School Counseling
Trauma-informed Schools
Collaboration and Consultation with Teachers
Interested in Additional Training and Professional Development?
Sejal and Rachel are more than excited to share the importance of culturally responsive school counseling with practicing school counselors, district leaders, and counselor education programs. Complete the Interest Form (link below) to indicate your training needs and availability.