Gayle Cícero

Dr. Gayle Cícero is an experienced educator and researcher affiliated with Loyola University Maryland's School of Education, Department of Counseling. With a doctoral degree in organizational leadership (2010) and certifications as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), she integrates clinical practice with systemic educational reform. Her career spans 30 years in Maryland public education, encompassing roles from classroom teacher to director of student services.

Education:

• Ed.D., Organizational Leadership (2010)
• M.A., School Counseling from Loyola University Maryland
• Post-master’s coursework leading to LCPC licensure

Research Interests: Dr. Cícero focuses on trauma-informed practices, ethical counseling frameworks, clinical supervision strategies, and mindfulness in education. She advocates for systemic organizational change to empower school counselors as leaders in addressing marginalized youth needs. Her work emphasizes social justice principles and the intersection of clinical demands with school accountability systems.

Publications reflect her expertise in school counselor leadership, trauma responses, and innovative supervision methods. Presentations address topics like human trafficking intervention, suicide prevention, and poverty awareness in schools.