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Jean Peterson

Professor
Counseling & Development
Department of Educational Studies

Research

Research interests include school-counselor preparation, as well as social and emotional development of high-ability children and adolescents, particularly of populations underrepresented or under-studied in the field of gifted education.

Appointments on National/International Organizations

  • Editorial Review Board
    Gifted Child Quarterly
  • Board of Directors
    National Association for Gifted Children
  • Editorial Review Board
    Roeper Review
  • Fullbright Senior Specialist roster

Education

Ph.D. University of Iowa, 1995, Counselor Education
M.S. University of Iowa, 1991, School Counseling
M.A.T. Augustana College, 1982, Education (English emphasis)
B.A. Augustana College, 1962, English, German

Selected Publications

  • Peterson, J. S. (2009). Gifted at risk: Poetic profiles. Scottsdale, AZ:
    Great Potential Press.

  • Peterson, J. S., Duncan, N., & Canady, K. (2009). A longitudinal study
    of negative life events, stress, and school experiences of gifted youth. Gifted Child Quarterly, 53, 34-49.

  • Buitinga, K. J., Struik, K., & Peterson, J. S. (2009). A Solution-Focus
    Approach to Resolving Conflict among Dutch School Personnel. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 28, 1-17.

  • Peterson, J. S. (2008).  The essential guide to talking with gifted teans: Ready-to-use group discussions about identity, stress, relationships, and more.  Minneapolis: Free Spirit.

  • Peterson, J. S. (2007). The essential guide to talking with teens: Ready-to-use discussions for school and youth groups. Minneapolis: Free Spirit. 

  • Mendaglio, S., & Peterson, J. S. (2007). Models of counseling gifted children, adolescents, and young adults. Austin, TX: Prufrock.

  • Littrell, J. M., & Peterson, J. S. (2005). Portrait and model of a school counselor. Houghton Mifflin/Lahaska Press.

Courses Taught

EDPS 501 Introduction to School Counseling
EDPS 545 Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students
EDPS 591G Human Growth and Development
EDPS 601 Counseling Theory & Techniques Lab
EDPS 610A School Counseling Practicum
EDPS 611 School Counseling Seminar
EDPS 695B School Counseling Internship
SA 503 School Counselors in International Dialogue (in the Netherlands)

Professional Experience

2009 (April)-Present Professor
Department of Educational Studies
College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2003-2009 (March) Associate Professor
Department of Educational Studies
College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1999-2003 Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Department of Educational Studies
College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1995-1999 Assistant Profressor, Tenure Track
Counselor Preparation Program
Division of Social Science, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

1962-1966, 1972-1990

Public schools, all school levels

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