Suzy Toms

Suzy Toms is an Assistant Professor of School Counseling and Director of Counseling Programs at Southern Arkansas University (SAU), located in Magnolia, Arkansas. She joined SAU in 2015 and oversees the School Counseling Program. With 23 years of experience as a school counselor, she has served in elementary, middle, and secondary school settings in Louisiana.

Mrs. Toms holds an MA in School Counseling from Louisiana Tech University (1994). Her professional roles include serving as Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator and facilitating community-based anger management programs for over 15 years. She is affiliated with the American School Counselor Association and the Arkansas School Counselor Association, where she has held a board position representing post-secondary education.

Her expertise spans school counseling, educational leadership, and substance abuse prevention, reflecting her dual commitment to academic and community engagement. Despite no listed publications, her professional contributions emphasize practical counseling practices and systemic educational support initiatives.