Dr. Tiffany Wilson holds a BA in Communication Studies and a BA in African American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. From North Carolina A & T State University, she earned a MS in School Counseling and a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling and Rehabilitation Counselor Education. She is a Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Career Development Coordinator, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, a Board Certified Tele-mental Health Provider, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Prior to joining the MTSU faculty, Dr. Wilson worked as a licensed professional school counselor and licensed career development coordinator in North Carolina. She also worked as a licensed clinical mental health counselor in various clinical settings in which she worked primarily with chidlren and adolescents who had experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. In 2017, Dr. Wilson joined the MTSU Professional Counseling Program and has served as the School Counseling Program Coordinator since 2019.

Since joining MTSU, Dr. Wilson has published and presented at several national and state conferences and provided numerous trainings and workshops on childhood trauma, minority students with disabilities, collaborative efforts within the school community, and healing trauma through healthy relationships. She currently serves as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, the editor of the International Journal of the Whole Child, and as the faculty advisor for the School Counselor Collaborative sponsored by the MTSU Center for Educational Media. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education, Dr. Wilson serves on the School Counselor Advisory Council, the Mental Health Collaborative Advisory Council, and as a consultant on the Project RAISE Grant which seeks to fund school based mental health positions in rural school districts in Tennessee. She also serves as an executive board member for the Tennessee School Counselor Association (TSCA) and is an active member of the Amerian School Counseling Association (ASCA) and the American Counseling ASsociation (ACA). In 2021, Dr. Wilson received the Dr. Charles Thompson Counselor Educator Award from the Tennessee Counseling Association (TCA).

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Hoover, A. & Wilson, T. (Expected 2024). The Pandemic’s Impact on K-12 Education. In T. West and S. Buszka. Meaningful Work in the Post Covid Age: The Impact of New Technologies. Information Age Publishing.

Wilson, T. & Skelley, D. (Expected 2024). Career Theories. In C. Horton, M. Joseph, and S. Harris (Eds). Job Development and Placement: A Practical Guide. Congella Publication.  

Wilson, T., Feck, W., & O’Connell, B. (Expected 2025). Compassion Fatigue Training. In Bill Owenby & Katherine Campbell (Eds), Starting Off in the Right Lane: A Guide to Certifications and Trainings for the Mental Health Professional. Arizona: ONBLLC Publishing.  

Feck, W., Wilson, T., & O’Connell, B. (Expected 2025). Psychological First Aid Training. In Bill Owenby & Katherine Campbell (Eds), Starting Off in the Right Lane: A Guide to Certifications and Trainings for the Mental Health Professional. Arizona: ONBLLC Publishing.  

Wilson, T. & Maloney, M. (2019). Dating violence in adolescent relationships. The International Journal of the Whole Child, 4(2), 82 – 87.  

Wilson, T. & Liles, R. (2019). Understanding utilization of disability services among undergraduates at minority serving institutions (MSIs). Tennessee Counseling Association Journal, 8(1), 86 – 109.  

Lancaster, B., Wilson, T., Wetsell, K. (2019). ACEs and healthcare: Creating a positive future. The International Journal of the Whole Child, 4(1), 60 – 66.

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National Presentations

Wilson, T. & Dowden, A. (June 2024). Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to Interrupt Barriers to Counseling. Association of Humanistic Counseling Conference Virtual Conference.  

Skelley, D. & Wilson, T. (2022). Humanism and Social Justice in School Counseling. Presented at the Association of Humanistic Counseling Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lee, R., Stevens, M., Wilson, T. & Jordan, J. (2021). Transitioning to the Department of a “Trauma Lens” When Teaching Basic Counseling Skills. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

Wilson, T. (2019). The Use of Disability Services among Latino Students at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dansby, G., Stevens, M., Wilson, T., Ball, B. & Sullivan, F. (2018). The use of intentional positive feedback in group work to help us stand more united. Presented at the Association for Specialists in Group Work Conference in Savannah, Georgia.

Stevens, M., Wilson, T., Dansby, G., Sullivan, F., & Ball, B. (2018). Use of empowerment and hope while celebrating human diversity in group work. Presented at the Association for Specialists in Group Work Conference in Savannah, Georgia.

Wilson, T. & Liles, R. (2018). Understanding Utilization of Disability Services among Undergraduates at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

State Conferences

Walker, R. & Wilson, T. (2023). Healing Trauma Through Healthy Relationships. Presented at the Tennessee School Counselor and Administrator Leadership Institute in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2023).  Healing Trauma Through Healthy Relationships. Presented at the Mental Health Collaborative Conference in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2022). Interrupting Childhood Trauma. Presented at the Play Symposium at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Cook, S. & Wilson, T. (2022). Fostering Brave Spaces for Marginalized Students in Schools. Presented at the Tennessee School Counselor and Administrator Leadership Institute in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. & Carney, J. (2021). Trauma-Informed School Strategies During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Presented at the Tennessee School Counselor and Administrator Leadership Institute in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T., Edward, V., & Hayslett, K. (2021). The Impact of Historical Trauma on Children of Color and How Counselors Can Best Support This Population. Presented at the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association in Nashville, Tennessee.    

Wilson, T., Robles, C. (2020). Tearing Down Walls for Latino Students with Disabilities. Accepted at the Tennessee School Counselor and Administrator Leadership Institute in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, but unable to present due to Covid-19.  

Wilson. T. Stevens, M. (2020). Best Practices for Brainspotting Clients of Color. Presented at the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association in Nashville, Tennessee.  

Wilson. T., Robles, C., & Robles, J. (2019). Tearing Down Walls for Latino Students with Disabilities. Presented at the Tennessee Counseling Association Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. & Strand, B. (2019). Trauma-informed Schools: Creating an Alternative Approach to Education. Presented at the Tennessee Alternative Education Association Conference in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2019). When Great Minds Think A Like: Collaboration With School-Based Mental Health and School Counselors To Create Trauma-Informed Schools. Presented at the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association in Nashville, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. & Hayslett, K. (2018). Meeting the Challenges of Minority Students with Disabilities Transitioning to College. Presented at the Tennessee Counseling Association Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2018). Creating Trauma-Informed Schools. Presented at the Tennessee School Counselor and Administrator Leadership Institute in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Dansby, G., Wilson, T., Ball, B., & Sullivan, F. (2017). The use of intentional positive feedback in group work to help us stand more united. Presented at the Tennessee Counseling Association Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Workshops

Wilson, T. (2024). Utilizing the ASCA National Model to Support Students with Disabilities. Presented virtually for Project RAISE Grant. 

Wilson, T. (2023). Anxiety and Depression in Children. Presented virtually for Project RAISE Grant. 

Wilson, T. (2023). Building Trauma Informed Schools. Presented at the Tennessee Association for Childhood Education International (TACEI) at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Wilson, T. (2023). Parent Workshop: Anxiety and Depression in Children. Presented at Learning Resource Center at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.            

Ertel, P. & Wilson, T. (2023). Supporting Parents with Children with Mental Health Issues: A Collaboration of School Counselors and Teachers. Presented at the School Counselors Collaborative at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 

Ertel, P. & Wilson, T. (2022). Tools for Healthy Parenting Workshop. Presented at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2022). Ethical and Legal Issues for School Counselors. Professional Learning Community for School Counselors in Murfreesboro City Schools in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

McClain, J. & Wilson, T. (2022). Supporting Elementary and Middle School English Learners: A Collaboration of EL Teachers and School Counselors. Presented at the English Language and School Counselor Cross Collaborative at the Center for Educational Leadership at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Wilson, T. (2021). Trauma-Informed School Strategies During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Presented at the Mental Health for Leaders and Learners Conference hosted by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents Associate Leadership Institute. 

Wilson, T. (2021). Chi Sigma Iota Workshop: Resume 101. Presented at the Middle Tennessee State University Center for Counseling and Psychological Services in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2021). Faculty Self-Care. Conducted at the Lucinda Taylor Lea Learning, Teaching, and Innovative Technologies Center in the James E. Walker Library at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2021). Self-Care for Educators. Presented for Rutherford County Schools Professional Development in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2020). Self-care Workshop. Presented at Middle Tennessee State University for the College of Liberal Arts Faculty in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2020). Self-care Workshop. Presented at Middle Tennessee State University for the Residency I students in the College of Education in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2019). Chi Sigma Iota Workshop: Connecting Classroom Experience to Job Opportunities. Presented at the Middle Tennessee State University Center for Counseling and Psychological Services in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. & Lee, R. (2019). Chi Sigma Iota Workshop: Conference Presentation Preparation. Presented at the Middle Tennessee State University Center for Counseling and Psychological Services in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Wilson, T. (2018). Chi Sigma Iota Workshop: Connecting Classroom Experience to Job Opportunities. Presented at the Middle Tennessee State University Center for Counseling and Psychological Services in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Lee, R., Stevens, M., Wilson, T. (2018). Helping Parents Understand Kids and Anxiety. Parent Workshop for Rutherford County School District presented at Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

Lee, R. & Wilson, T. (2017). College Advising: Diversity in Communication. Presented at the Middle Tennessee State University Center for Counseling and Psychological Services in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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Baltimore, A., Gill, E., Wilson, T. (2023). Why Try Webinar: Insights to Promoting Positive Student Mental Health 

Wilson, T. (2023). Parent Workshop: Anxiety and Depression in Children. Presented at Learning Resource Center at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Professional Development Video)

School Couselor Faculty Coordinator for the School Counselor Collaborative through the Center for Education Media within the College of Education PK-12 Collaborative (2020-Current) 

Editor of the International Journal of the Whole Child (2020 - Current)

Wilson, T. & Lee, R. (2020). Classroom In Your Living Room - Episode #3: Mental Health for Parents and Students. Produced by the Center for Educational Media at Middle Tennessee State University. 

Created 5 Trauma Training Videos for Students:

• Suicide Letter
• Substance Abuse
• Sexual Assault
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Grief and Loss

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Tennessee Department of Education (2022). Increasing School Based Mental Health Services in Rural Tennessee School Districts by the United States Department of Education (Funded for $14,000,000) https://web.cvent.com/event/c34c10c7-31e5-48ec-aaa2-7d343e00af77/websitePage:fa84d4fc-c565-4872-98eb-86552d79a670 

• Served as the School Counselor Consultant in which I created the job descriptions for state School Counselor Coordinator, School Counselor Supervisor, School Counselor Intern. I also created the school counseling supervisor training, the school counseling mentorship program, coordinated the Summer Conferences, and provided quantitative and qualitative data analysis. 

Ertel P. & Wilson, T. (2022). Family Engagement and Educator Preparation Innovation Project by the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement ($17,500 – not funded).  

Ertel, P. & Wilson, T. (2022). Planting Seeds of Wellness: A Digital Resource Repository for Parents to Support their Children’s Mental Health. Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood ($88,950 – Not funded).  

Ertel, P. & Wilson, T. (2022). Supporting Parents/Caregivers of Students with Mental Health Symptoms: A Needs Analysis. MT-IGO Grant. Middle Tennessee State University (Funded for $9,000).  

Ertel. P. & Wilson, T. (2021). Trauma Informed Instruction Grant. Tennessee Department of Education ($187,000 - Not Funded).  

Shrodt, K., Wilson, T., Krahenbuhl, K., Pence, A., & Hooser, A. (2021). Distinguished Lecture Fund Grant (funded for $7,500). Author Jason Reynolds will be a guest lecturer for the Spring 2021 MTSU Distinguished Lecture Series (Funded for $7,500).  

Center for Health and Human Services (2018). Created curriculum titled "All Children Excelling Through a Comprehensive Network of Trained Providers" funded by the Tennessee Department of Children's Services through the Building Stronger Brain Initiative.

• Served as a Curriculum Development Committee Member
• Developed the following lesson plans for the All Children Excelling Through a Comprehensive Network of Trained Providers Curriculum: “What Happened to You” instead of “What’s Wrong with You” and "Resiliency"
• Provided expertise related to teaching trauma to non-clinical individuals

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