Gail Roaten

Gail Roaten is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Texas State University, with a longstanding affiliation as an Online Adjunct Faculty member in the School of Behavioral Sciences. She has served as a counselor educator for over 13 years and held leadership roles including coordination of school counseling programs at Baylor University, Texas State University, and Tarleton State University. Her career also includes administrative responsibilities such as counseling program chair, CACREP liaison, practicum/internship coordinator, admissions chair, and clinic director for on-campus counseling clinics.

• Ph.D. in Counseling and Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (2004)
• M.Ed. in Counseling and Guidance, Tarleton State University (1993)
• B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Texas at Austin (1973)

Her research focuses on school counselor professional identity, efficacy of counseling programs, and best practices for children and adolescents. She has contributed to studies on ethical and legal considerations in youth counseling, mindfulness implementation in schools, and career development interventions. Her work emphasizes counselor supervision, multicultural competence, and evidence-based practices.

Recent research output includes peer-reviewed articles on school counseling program implementation and Delphi method studies for hiring practices. She has also presented on topics like proactive parenting and career timelines for diverse clients.

• CREST Award for School Counseling Programs, TSCA (2019–2020)
• Distinguished Service Award, Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (2019)
• Multicultural Transformation Institute, Texas State University (2011)
• Outstanding Aluma, Tarleton State University College of Education (2009)
• Presidential Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University (2010)

Roaten has advised numerous students and participated in professional networks, including the American School Counselor Association and Association for Counselor Education & Supervision, spanning over a decade. Her expertise intersects counseling education, supervision standards, and program evaluation.