Saneik Smalls, EdD

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Dr. Saneik Smalls is an esteemed counselor educator and professional school counselor with extensive experience in the field of mental health and education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), a master’s degree in School Counselor Education from FAMU, and an EdD in Counselor Education and Supervision from National Louis University.

With over a decade of experience in school counseling, Dr. Smalls has worked extensively in both Fort Myers and Bradenton, Florida. She has served as a Certified Professional School Counselor, Crisis and Trauma Specialist, and Multicultural Counseling Expert. Dr. Smalls is also a dedicated educator, having taught as an adjunct faculty member at Liberty University Online, National Louis University, and Argosy University. She specializes in courses related to mental health, school counseling, and crisis/trauma.

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the development of competent and compassionate counselors through a holistic, experiential, and culturally competent approach. She believes in fostering a supportive learning environment that values diversity and ethical practices. Dr. Smalls is known for her dedication to her students, her commitment to professional development, and her passion for making a meaningful impact in the field of counseling.

Saneik Small, EdD

Faculty

MA, Clinical Mental Health and MA, School Counseling

School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT), Counseling Division

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  • 2020 Doctor of Education – Counselor Education & Supervision (CACREP) National Louis University, Tampa, Florida
  • 2012 Masters of Education – School Counseling, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida
  • 2008 Bachelor of Science – Psychology, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida

Dr. Smalls’s teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that the journey to becoming a competent and compassionate counselor requires a dynamic, multifaceted approach. She emphasizes the importance of creating an educational environment that values diversity, promotes experiential learning, and instills a strong ethical foundation.

Dr. Smalls’s academic focus is centered on the holistic development of future School Counselors.

  • August 2015 – August 2020, Research, Entitled “The Evaluation of the Jostens Renaissance Incentive Program and the Impact it has on Students at a Southwest Florida High School”.
  • Jostens Renaissance National Conference (2017): Conference Presenter- Topic- “The Secret to being a Renaissance School that Everyone Should Know”. Scottsdale, AZ.
  • Jostens Renaissance National Conference (2016): Conference Presenter – Topic- “Creating a Renaissance School: A School Counselor Perspective,” Orlando, Fl.
  • “The School Counselor Training: Presenter”(2021)- discussing Direct and Indirect Services according to the ASCA Model for School Counselor, South College of Florida, Bradenton, Fl.
  • Crisis Intervention (2021) Class Guest Speaker/Presenter- discussing “School Counselor Tips for Crisis and Trauma”, University of West Georgia, done via Zoom.
  • “The School Counselor Connection,” (2021): Moderator/Presenter- Podcast, discussing School Counselor Tips for Self-Care, Clubhouse, Online.
  • Past President, Chi Sigma Iota chapter, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Academic Honor Society), 2011-2012.
  • Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA)
  • American School Counselors Association (ASCA)
  • American Counseling Association (ACA)
  • National Educators Associations (NEA)
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Practicum and Internship I and II for School Counseling
  • Counseling Theories
  • Social and Cultural Diversity
  • Introduction to School Counseling
  • Professional Orientation and Ethics
  • Career Counseling
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Foundational Counseling Skills