Roxanne Green, PhD
Email: roxanne_counselor@hotmail.com
Edmonds College
Edmonds College (2022 – Present)
Full-Time Faculty / Co-Chair Senate DEI Committee
Full-Time Faculty
Co-Chair Senate Faculty DEI Committee:
Professional Addiction Experience
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC/CADC)
Montgomery Adult Probation (2020 – 2022)
Self-Employed (2018 – Present)
College Educator Experience
Adjunct Psychology Instructor
Lone Star Community College System (2012 – 2018)
Houston Community College (2008 – 2016)
Vet Tech Institute (2008 – 2016)
Education
PhD, Holistic Nutrition
Kingdom University of Natural Health, 2022
M.A., Psychology (Family Psychology)
North Central University, 2013
M.A., Psychology (Human Development)
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2008
B.S., Psychology
University of Houston, 1997
Military Experience
United States Army Reserve (1990 – 1998)
Gulf War Veteran (1992)
Honorably Discharged (1998)
License
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
Education Summary
My educational background is both diverse and specialized, grounding me in a comprehensive understanding of human services, counseling, and holistic health. I earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of Houston, where I first developed a strong foundation in human development and counseling. For my first Master’s degree, I attended the University of Houston, Clear Lake, focusing on Human Development, which deepened my understanding of individual and group dynamics, as well as mental health support. Later, I pursued a second Master’s degree at Northcentral University, specializing in Family Studies. This program further expanded my knowledge of family systems and relationship dynamics, an area I am passionate about in my counseling and educational work.
My academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition from Kingdom University of Natural Health, a faith-based institution dedicated to the education of natural health and wellness. This Ph.D. program allowed me to integrate my background in human services with holistic health principles, providing a unique perspective on wellness that informs both my counseling and teaching. Each stage of my educational journey has been instrumental in shaping my approach to teaching, mentorship, and the holistic wellness work I am deeply committed to.
My teaching philosophy, grounded in inclusivity, cultural competence, and holistic education, has profoundly impacted my students by empowering them to embrace diversity and understand systemic inequities.
I currently oversee the practicum courses for both the Addiction and Social Service programs. During a recent visit to a practicum site to meet with a practicum student and her site supervisor, the supervisor emphasized the importance of a robust academic foundation in Addiction education while noting that field experience is irreplaceable. For students pursuing addiction credentialing, practicum experience is a required component. However, by designing coursework that introduces culturally relevant topics and addresses biases that act as barriers to equitable treatment, we better prepare our addiction and social service students to integrate their academic learning with practical fieldwork. This approach allows students to confront and address implicit biases before they engage in their practicum, fostering a more inclusive and effective practice.
Additionally, the student shared that she was enjoying her practicum experience because learning had become fun. While learning can be challenging, discovering how to do what you love brings a sense of joy and fulfillment to the process.