Jessie Koltz

Jessie Koltz is an Assistant Professor and Director of the M.Ed. in School Counseling Program at Utah State University's Department of Psychology within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Her expertise spans counselor education, school counseling, social-emotional learning (SEL), and program evaluation. She holds 8 years of K-12 school counseling experience and 3 years as a counselor educator, with a focus on integrating student voice and mindfulness practices into professional development.

Dr. Koltz earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Nevada, Reno (2021), M.Ed. from Penn State University (2013), and a dual bachelor's degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education from SUNY Buffalo (2011). She actively contributes to professional organizations like the American Counseling Association and American School Counselor Association.

Her research emphasizes school counselor supervision, educator well-being through mindfulness, and program evaluation of counseling master's programs. Notable publications address strategies for student engagement, advocacy in education, and restorative justice practices.

Dr. Koltz oversees the M.Ed. School Counseling program, focusing on curriculum design and admissions processes. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her work prioritizes community collaboration and student-centered approaches in education.