Amanda Allen

Amanda Allen, PhD, LCMHCS has a diverse work experience. Amanda currently serves as the Executive Director of Social & Emotional Learning at Johnston County Public Schools since July 2019. In this role, they are responsible for developing and coordinating the vision and mission of social and emotional learning for primary and secondary settings. Additionally, they supervise student services, including social workers, nurses, counselors, and other coordinators.

Prior to this, Amanda worked as the Director of Social and Emotional Learning at Johnston County Public Schools from July 2018. Here, they were involved in developing and coordinating the social and emotional learning vision and mission for the school district. Amanda also supervised various student services departments.

Amanda has also worked as a Teaching Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, starting in January 2016. Amanda adjunctively taught in this role.

Before joining the university, they worked as a School Counselor at East Clayton Elementary School from August 2010 to June 2018. Amanda provided counseling services to students during this time.

Additionally, Amanda worked as a Teaching Assistant at North Carolina State University from January 2014 to May 2014, contributing to the academic needs of the university.

Amanda Allen, PhD, LCMHCS, completed their education at North Carolina State University. Amanda received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Elementary Education from the university in 2009. Amanda then pursued a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services from 2009 to 2011. Continuing their education, they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Counselor Education in 2015. There is no information provided about their degree or field of study during the years 2004 to 2006.