Elizabeth Rogers, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Counseling
Office: Harrington Academic Hall 325
Email: erogers@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-8233
Professional Profile
Dr. Elizabeth Jean Rogers was named assistant professor of counseling in the Terry B. Rogers College of Education in 2022. She received a B.A. in Communication and Secondary Teacher Certification from Angelo State University in 2008, an M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling from Angelo State University in 2010, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Texas Tech University in 2019.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Counselor in the state of Texas
Teaching and Related Service
Dr. Rogers previously taught as an adjunct professor of counseling and served as interim director of the school counseling program at Lubbock Christian University. She has also served as a School Counselor for eight years in Lubbock ISD and a teacher for four years in San Marcos CISD.
Dr. Rogers is currently the President of the Texas School Counseling Association where she is an active advocate for school counselors across Texas. She has served on the TSCA board since 2017. She has also served on the board of the West Texas Counseling Association in various roles including as emerging leader, secretary, senator, and president. Also, she served as an emerging leader for the International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors.
Dr. Rogers teaches career counseling, counseling theory and techniques, crisis counseling, intro to school counseling, and school counseling practicum.
Research and Creative Activity
Dr. Rogers is passionate about school counseling and her research interests are focused around implementing the appropriate role of the school counselor. Other research interests include multicultural counseling, international counseling, counseling special populations in schools, crisis counseling, and Using AI in counselor education.
Honors and Awards
2024: Liz and John Mozola Faculty Excellence Award - WTAMU
2023: John Shirly Advocacy Award - TCA
2022: Distinguished Service Award - TCA