Carla Moffitt

Dr. Carla Moffitt is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology within the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University–Commerce. She teaches in the Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and Master of Arts in School Counseling programs, bringing decades of real-world experience from K–12 education, school counseling, and private practice.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (2024), an M.S. in Counseling (1995), and a B.S. in Business Education (1977).

• Ph.D., Counselor Education & Supervision – Texas A&M University–Commerce, 2024
• M.S., Counseling – East Texas State University, 1995
• B.S., Business Education – West Texas State University, 1977

Dr. Moffitt’s research and teaching interests center on innovative and inclusive pedagogical strategies, particularly hybrid and technology-enhanced learning environments. She advocates for Instructional Conversation as a foundational teaching method, emphasizing student voice, cultural responsiveness, and active dialogue. Her interests also span counselor education, school counseling, grief counseling, and community mental health.

Although no publications are listed, her recent doctoral completion in 2024 suggests emerging scholarly contributions in counselor education and supervision.

She is actively involved in community service, supporting the Grief Share Program and leading a local book club, reflecting her commitment to emotional wellness and lifelong learning.

Dr. Moffitt advises graduate students in counseling programs and integrates her extensive professional experience into her teaching. While no formal grants are mentioned, her work spans educational leadership, special education contracting, and program direction (e.g., AVID). She maintains a private counseling practice in Paris, Texas, operating from a historically renovated downtown office building.

She is affiliated with clinical and academic teams through her teaching and community engagement, particularly in counselor training and community grief support initiatives.