Addy Wissel, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Education

Dr. Adriana Wissel is the Associate Dean of the School of Education. Prior to this role, she served as Associate Professor, Program Director of School Counseling, and Department Chair in Counselor Education. Before transitioning into higher education...

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Addy Wissel, Ph.D.

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Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Idaho State University

Ed.S., School Psychology, University of Idaho

M.Ed., Counseling of Human Services (emphasis in school counseling), University of Idaho

M.A., Criminal Justice Administration, Boise State University

B.A., Political Science, Albertson College of Idaho

Biography Publications Research
Dr. Adriana Wissel is the Associate Dean of the School of Education. Prior to this role, she served as Associate Professor, Program Director of School Counseling, and Department Chair in Counselor Education. Before transitioning into higher education, she worked in the K–12 system in Southwest Idaho as both a school counselor and school psychologist. She also served on the Washington School Counselor Association Executive Board for 10 years, including a term as President. Her professional interests include well-being, trauma-informed practices, school counselor identity, and community-based learning. During her 2020 sabbatical, she launched That Green Dress, a 40+ episode podcast exploring joyful and purposeful living. Since then, Dr. Wissel has traveled nationally to lead trainings and keynote sessions on burnout, healing, and wellness. Through her work, she is committed to helping others cultivate joy both in and beyond the workplace.

Articles

  • Panfilio-Padden, S. & Wissel, A. (2023). Forming Collaborative Partnerships to Benefit K-8 Students’ Sense of Belonging in Mathematics Classrooms. The California Council on Teacher Education Fall Research Monograph, 132-142.
  • Barstack, S., Karkhanis, S., Erford, B. T., Bennett, E., Buchanan, E., Sharpe, C., & Wissel, A. (2023). Synthesis of the Eating Disorder Inventory-Third Edition (Edi-3) psychometric characteristics: Implications for counseling practice and research. Journal of Counseling & Development, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12474
  • Brinser, H.* & Wissel, A. (2020). Serving students in foster care: Implications and interventions for school counselors. The Professional Counselor, 10(2), 170-180. doi: 10.15241/hb.10.2.170.
  • Grundmanis, K.* & Wissel, A. (2015). Solution-focused dreams: The Disney approach to school counseling. VISTAS. American Counseling Association.
  • Wissel, A. (2014). Gatekeeping in counselor education: experiences of terminating students for nonacademic concerns. VISTAS. American Counseling Association.
  • Doughty, E., Wissel, A, & Glorfield, C. (2011). Current trends in grief counseling. VISTAS. American Counseling Association.

Reviews

  • Alfonso, V. C., Wissel, A., Le, K., & and Seeger, C. (2021). [Test review of Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test–Second Edition]. In J. F. Carlson, K. F. Geisinger, & J. L. Jonson (Eds.), The twenty-first mental measurements yearbook. Retrieved from http://marketplace.unl.edu/buros/
  • Wissel, A. (2015). [Review of the Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Test, Second Edition]. In, Mental measurements yearbook. Lincoln, NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements.
  • Alfonso, V., Wissel, A., & Lorimer, L.* (2014). [Review of the Developmental Test of Visual Perception, Third Edition]. In, Mental measurements yearbook. Lincoln, NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements.

Book Chapter

  • Wissel, A., Brinser, H. & Hruska, R.* (2022). Finding Meaning in ASCA-Identified Inappropriate Duties (pp. 91-103). In C.N. Edwards & M.A. Graham Foundations of School Counseling. Springer. (Invited)
  • Alfonso, V. C., Ruby, S., Wissel, A. & Davari, J.* The evolving role of the school psychologist in early childhood settings. In F. C. Worrell & T. L Hughes (Eds.), The Cambridge handbook of applied school psychology, Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

Professional Papers Presented

National & International

  • Brown, L. & Wissel, A. (2024, July). Engaging Community Partners to Elevate your Program. Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Kansas City, MO.
  • Wissel, A. & Brinser, H. (2022, July). Building Relationships with Teachers. Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Austin, TX.
  • Brinser, H. & Wissel, A. (2022, July). Supervising School Counseling Students. Presentation at the meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Austin, TX.
  • Brinser, H. & Wissel, A. (2021, July). Build Teacher Capacities to Provide Tier 1 SEL Interventions. Presentation at the meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Wissel, A., Laesch, D.*, McCarthy, J.*, Schaffer, M.* & Bennett, E. (2021, April). Top ten techniques to curb burnout: Hands on! Virtual presentation at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association.
  • Wissel, A. (2020, July). Student lingo, pop culture, and influencers. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA. (not presented due to COVID-19)
  • Brinser, H.* & Wissel, A. (2020, July). Serving students in foster care: Implications and interventions for school counselors. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA. (virtual event due to COVID-19)
  • Bennett, E. & Wissel, A. (2020, June). Top ten techniques family therapists can do to curb burnout. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (virtual event due to COVID-19)
  • Wissel, A. (2020, April). We Aren't Immune: Understanding and supporting students in trauma. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Catholic Education Association Conference, Baltimore, MD (presentation cancelled due to COVID-19).
  • Wissel, A. (2018, November). Breaking Down the Classroom Walls: Developing the 4 ASCA themes through services in a resource-poor school. Presentation at the meeting of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Santa Rosa, CA.
  • Young, M. & Wissel, A. (2018, November). Live Supervision Across CACREP Programs. Pre-conference presentation at the meeting of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Santa Rosa, CA.
  • Wissel, A. (2017, October). Community Engagement: Expanding the classroom walls. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Wissel, A. (2017, July). Community Partnerships. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counseling Association, Denver, CO.
  • Field, T., Ghoston, M., Wissel, A., Davari, J.*, & Clary, E.* (2016, February). Autism Spectrum Disorders: A counselor’s guide to family-focused intervention. Presentation at the annual conference for the American Counseling Association, Montreal, QC, Canada.
  • Wissel, A. (2016, November). Community Partnerships: An adventure in understanding context and discovering opportunities. Presentation at the conference for the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Vancouver, B.C.

Regional & Local

  • Wissel, A. (2024, October). Practical Experience Through Community Engagement. Accepted presentation at the meeting of the Western Region of the Association for the Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Tucson, AZ.
  • Wissel, A. (2024, February). Reclaiming and Retaining Joy. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Panfilio-Padden, S. & Wissel, A. (2024, February). Forming Collaborative Partnerships to Benefit K-12 Student’s Sense of Belonging in Mathematics Classrooms. Presentation at the regional meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Seattle, WA.
  • Panfilio-Padden, S., Wissel, A., Hawthrone, J., & Mosqueda, S. (2023). Forming Collaborative Partnerships to Benefit K-12 Student’s Sense of Belonging in Mathematics Classrooms. Presentation at the Student to Teacher Conference, California State University, Stanislaus.
  • Brinser, H. & Wissel, A. (2022, October). CACREP School Counseling Standards vs. ASCA CAEP SPA Standards: Professional Identity. Presentation at the meeting of the Western Association for the Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Portland, OR.
  • Brinser, H. & Wissel, A. (2022, October). CACREP School Counseling Standards vs. ASCA CAEP SPA Standards: Professional Identity. Presentation at the meeting of the Rocky Mountain Association for the Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID.
  • Wissel, A. (2020, November). Namaste Joyful and Well: Habits established while on sabbatical for a more sustainable career. Presentation at the meeting of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Tucson, AZ. (conference cancelled due to COVID-19)
  • Young, M., McKinney, R., Person, M., Garner, E., Bennett, E. & Wissel, A. (October, 2020). What do counselor educators do best? Virtual presentation at the conference meeting for Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Educator.
  • Harrison, A*., Beeler, B.*, Melo, V.*, Lutz, R.*, Sword, N.*, Harsin, M.*, & Wissel, A. (2019, February). Hip with the Lingo: Social media, emojis, music and videos. Presentation at the conference meeting for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Dunlap, E.*, Westphal, D.*, Goslin, E.*, Pitts, H.*, Whitaker, A.*, & Wissel, A. (2019, February). Hip with the Lingo: videogames, challenges, vaping, and apps. Presentation at the conference meeting for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Chavez, A.*, Dunlap, E.*, Beeler, B.*, Pitts, H.*, Whitaker, A.*, & Lutz, R.* (2018, March). Be Hip with the Lingo: Social media and pop culture 2.0. Presentation at the conference meeting for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Traynor, J., Clary, E.*, Lundberg, S.*, & Tabish, D.* (2017, March). School Counselors as Leaders: Discovering opportunities through community engagement. Presentation at the conference meeting for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Pazevic, A.*, Johnson, K.*, Kruschke, E.*, & McCarthy, K.* (2017, March). Be Hip with the Lingo: Social media and pop culture. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Livingstone, P., Anderson, C., Koelzer, K.*, Pierson, M.*, & Lissy, A.* (2017, March). Identity Crisis: Getting back to my ASCA roots! Presentation at the annual conference for the Washin

Research Interests

  • School Counselors as Leaders
  • Supporting Diverse Learning Needs of Students
  • Community Partnerships and Engagement
  • School Counselor Identity and Advocacy