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Dr. Jesse Florang is the Director of the Master of Arts in School Counseling program at Concordia University, Nebraska, where he has served since 2020. He is affiliated with the Graduate School, Department of School Counseling, and integrates Lutheran faith-based values into counselor training.
His educational background includes:
- Ed.D. in Health Care Education and Leadership (Mental Health specialization), Clarkson College, Omaha, NE
- Ed.S. in Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri–Columbia
- M.S.Ed. in Community Counseling, University of Nebraska–Kearney
- B.A. in History with minor in Education, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Dr. Florang's research and teaching focus on adolescent mental health, cyberbullying, social-emotional learning, empathy, and Lutheran education. He developed the trauma and resilience certificate program at Concordia Nebraska and is committed to preparing counselors to support students' academic, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
His scholarly work has been published in journals such as eSchool News, Journal of School Counseling, Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, and Adolescent Psychiatry, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary engagement across counseling, education, and mental health. These publications suggest consistent contributions to both academic and professional audiences in school mental health.
He is the recipient of the 2020 APEX Award of Excellence for Health and Medical Writing, recognizing his excellence in communicating health-related topics.
Dr. Florang is actively involved in professional service, including membership in the American School Counselor Association, Nebraska School Counselor Association, and Nebraska Counseling Association. He previously served on the Board of Education at Zion Lutheran School in Kearney, Nebraska. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in program development and publication indicates mentorship and academic guidance roles. There is no mention of research grants in the provided text.
He developed and leads the trauma and resilience certificate program at Concordia Nebraska, indicating active involvement in specialized training initiatives and curriculum innovation within the counseling program.
