Social Work Education

Tammy M. Rice has practiced as a professional social worker for over thirty years and is licensed by the state of Georgia as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Ms.

Savannah Higgins is a licensed social worker who earned her MSW from Louisiana State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in human services from Troy

Nikkita Jackson is an Assistant Professor and Social Work Field Director at Central State University. She is a doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky. Her capstone project investigates student

Nicole Fox is a licensed social worker with over 25 years of experience. Throughout her career, she’s enjoyed serving others in health care, mental health, and public health settings. Ms.

Lydia Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Music Therapist operating her own therapy practice in Texas and serves as a part-time instructor of social work at West

Michelle “Miki” McClurg is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. Miki holds a Master’s degree in social work from the University of Kentucky and

Lucrecia Slater is a native of central Florida. Upon graduating high school in 1999, she joined and served in the United States Army for thirteen years. She has served both

Michelle Keller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Kentucky with varied experience in mental health, education, and child protective services. She currently works as a therapist

Kristen obtained her Bachelor of Science degree, co-majoring in International Studies and Psychology at Wayne State University (Detroit, MI). She then continued her studies at Wayne State, earning her Master’s

Karen Tapp, BSW, MSSW, JD, (DSW candidate) is currently associate professor at the School of Social Work at Northern Kentucky University. She is a licensed attorney in Kentucky, has taught

Karen’s passion for higher education has had a significant impact on her professional journey. While pursuing a business degree from the University of Cincinnati and working in various business and

LaTonda Page is a Master level social worker that will be completing a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Kentucky in May 2024. She completed her undergraduate studies