Current Students

Doctoral Students

 

Bailey Grey

Bailey Grey

M.S. Social Work, Washburn University
B.S. Social Work, Washburn University

Hometown: Valley Falls, Kansas

Professional Interests: Adolescents, adolescent self-esteem/self-worth, adolescent suicide/self harm, parent-child relationships

Major Professor: Dr. Mindy Markham

Personal Interests: Reading, hanging out with my husband and kids, sitting around a bonfire, crafting, and traveling.

"I spent a lot of time looking into a doctoral program that I felt really “fit” me. K-State’s program was just that! A nice mesh of research and applied work. The staff have all been phenomenal! They genuinely care about my professional dreams and strive to help me obtain those dreams as well as genuinely care about me as a person."

Misti Johnson-Olthoff

Misti Johnson-Olthoff

M.S. Early Childhood Education, Kansas State University
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Kansas State University

Hometown: Kensington, KS

Professional Interests: Children birth-5, holistic child development, developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom and childcare settings, building and maintain relationships with children and families, pre-professional early educator development, self-care, mental well-being.

Major Professor: Dr. Anthony Ferraro

Personal Interests: Yoga, anything outside, binge reading mindless novels, watching/attending college athletics, rescue beagles, being entertained by my 6-year old son, spending time with my husband, and family.

"I was drawn to the program for several reasons, the faculty are knowledgeable, relatable, approachable, genuine, and are people-focused; I feel challenged, yet supported and that’s an environment I thrive in."

Jessica Henaul

Jessica Henault

M.S. Counseling and Student Development with an emphasis in Administration, Kansas State University
B.S. Anthropology/Sociology, Washburn University

Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina

Professional Interests: Workplace trauma and institutional betrayal educators within the advocacy and prevention realm experience, sexual and interpersonal violence prevention

Major Professor: TBD

Personal Interests: Running, reading, spending time with loved ones, spoiling my four cats

"The faculty within the AFS program stand out to me the most. They prioritize our mental and emotional well-being, encourage our professional interests, and celebrate/amplify our accomplishments."


Master's Students

 

Vanessa Eberle

Vanessa Eberle

B.S. Psychology, Slippery Rock University

Hometown: Butler, Pennsylvania

Professional Interests: Prevention measures for sextortion and sex trafficking

Major Professor: Dr. Michelle Toews

Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, music, cooking, gardening, and laughing.

"I really appreciate how supportive and friendly the staff at KSU have been. They really do put family first. I immediately felt like I had found where I belonged."

Francisca

Francisca Lawson Tettevie

B.S. Family and Consumer Sciences (Family and Child Studies option), University of Ghana, Legon

Hometown: Ghana, West Africa

Professional Interests: Divorce education, parenting, healthy relationships, and coparenting.

Co-Major Professors: Dr. Anthony Ferraro and Dr. Mindy Markham

Personal Interests: I love spending time with friends and family, I am always excited about learning new things and currently finding interests in musical instruments. I am learning how to play the guitar now. I enjoy cooking and taking walks as well. Recently, I have developed a lot of interest in mental health and self-care.

"This quote, 'In a world focused on things, we focus first on PEOPLE' sums up my experience so far at KSU. So far everyone I have come across on campus has been very helpful and amazing, it feels like family and home here.

The program has been more than I expected in terms of content, I am learning a lot and the focus is on application and understanding the materials or information you are being given and not necessarily the excellent grades. The professors are very approachable and care more about their students."