Laura A. Roberts

Laura A. Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, and Special Education and teaches courses in the Counselor Education: School Counseling program. She earned a Ph.D. in Counselor Education/Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut, a master’s degree in Psychology from Mercy College, a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Baruch College, and a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Roberts has experience working as a special education teacher and consulting school districts and families with students with disabilities transitioning from high school to adulthood. She is also a licensed psychologist and maintains a small private counseling practice.

Publications

Cases on Leadership Dilemmas in Special Education
Cases on Leadership Dilemmas in Special Education
Janet R. DeSimone, Laura A. Roberts. © 2023. 222 pages.
Children and young adults with disabilities possess unique differences and individual needs, making special education programming a complex and sometimes challenging process....
Transition to College for Every Student – No Exceptions!
Transition to College for Every Student – No Exceptions!
Laura A. Roberts. © 2023. 13 pages.
An enthusiastic principal has high expectations for his high school students and believes every student's future must include postsecondary education. This case study focuses...