Annette Abel grew up in Oklahoma City and obtained her B.S. in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. She began to focus her energy toward counseling while working as a 3rd and 4th grade teacher in the inner city of Houston, Texas. Upon determining this life direction Annette obtained both her M.S. in Counseling and Guidance and then her Ph.D. in Counseling Education at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi.

Since that time Annette has worked as a full time faculty member at Lindsey Wilson College, experiencing many opportunities for professional growth including:

• Assistant, Associate Professor
• Regional Academic Director for the Gateway Region
• School of Professional Counseling Leadership Committee Member
• Counseling and Human Development Online Curriculum Development, Leader
• Counseling and Human Development Online Steering Committee, Leader

Annette has an extensive background of successful experiences as an administrator, teacher, and most recently as one of the main architects of the Counseling and Human Development Online Program. Additionally, she appreciates the opportunity to work with students as a mentor towards their greatest success.

As often as possible, Annette takes the opportunity to practice fitness walking, Pilates, yoga, water aerobics/swimming, biking and several other activities that combine fitness, fun, and stress release. She practices healthy eating, as well as, daily spiritual and devotional practices. Annette has too many pets to mention – but she is especially fond of her Jack Russell Terrier, Cookie who is always up for their next great adventure.

Having a positive work life balance is an area that Annette promotes with her students and colleagues.

I grew up in the Midwestern culture of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a B.S. in Education I began teaching in inner city Houston, TX working with predominantly low socio-economic students. After Houston I moved to the beautiful beaches of Padre Island and Corpus Christi, TX to teach and earn a M.S. in Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M University. Upon graduation I began working as a High School Counselor at the Flour Bluff Independent School District in south Texas.

As a school counselor I began a Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education at Texas A&M University. I love the fact that I still receive letters/emails from former students who are now graduating from college. Before joining Lindsey Wilson College in 2006 I was an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the School Counseling Masters Program at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. Currently, I am enjoying living in Kentucky with my two cats Pickles and Superman.

At Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling I am an Assistant Professor and Regional Academic Director for the Southern Appalachian Region. These positions require a strong commitment to student success, which is something that has always been a personal life focus and mission.

Tiffany is the Resident Faculty Supervisor for the Scottsville and Hopkinsville community locations. She recently completed her PhD in Counselor Education at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. She has worked with college students in career, counseling, and residential environments, as well as with children utilizing child-centered play therapy in school and agency settings. Her research interests include college student development, counselor identity development, play therapy, and at-risk children. She enjoys creating memorable moments in both seated and online classroom environments.