Janice Carello

Janice Carello is an Associate Professor at Pennsylvania Western University in the Department of Social Work, Sociology and Human Services. She previously served as the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Director and contributed to multiple university committees.

• Co-editor of Trauma-Informed Pedagogies, Lessons from the Pandemic, and Trauma and Human Rights
• Recipient of the 2016 Florence W. Vigilante Award for Scholarly Excellence

Her research focuses on retraumatization in educational settings, trauma-informed approaches in higher education, and self-care in academia. Recent publications emphasize trauma-informed syllabi, online teaching during crises, and addressing privilege in trauma contexts. She has presented internationally on these topics, bridging social work, sociology, and educational reform.

• Key themes: Trauma pedagogy, equity-driven practices, higher education reform