Dr. Arter is a Professor of Special Education and Department Chair of Counseling, Leadership and Educational Studies. Dr. Arter began her tenure at Winthrop University in 2019. Prior to joining Winthrop, she worked at Marywood University for 14 years in the capacity of faculty, program director, chair and the founder/director of Students on Campus Achieving Results, a campus-based program for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Dr. Arter has 13 years of K-12 experience working with students grades 5-8 in inclusive classrooms. Her research interests include: transition from school to work for individuals with ASD, social skills and emotional regulation training of individuals with ASD, Universal Design for Learning, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports, and curriculum adaptations. Dr. Arter has several publications in national journals and numerous presentations at national and international conferences.
Fun Facts: I have been married to my husband, Irvin, for fifteen years. We love to travel. The beach is my “happy place.” We have two adorable chocolate labs, Penny and Daisy. Penny is still a puppy and training to be a therapy dog.
Dr. Costner completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky and became a classroom teacher in 1992. After teaching middle school mathematics for six years, she focused her efforts on working with prospective teachers in mathematics content courses and joined the Winthrop faculty in 2001.
She served as chair of the Department of Mathematics from 2008 to 2014, Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences from 2011 to 2015, and became Associate Dean in the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences in 2015.
Her professional work is focused on supporting the needs of the college, preparing teachers for the content demands of the classroom, and leading college assessment initiatives. One of the joys of her professional work is involvement with recruitment and retention efforts across college programs. Further, as one of the principle investigators of the Winthrop Initiative for STEM Education (WISE) Program, Dr. Costner is working to recruit, retain, and support teachers in mathematics and science that are willing to teach in high-need schools.
A native of Kentucky, Dr. Costner and her husband, also a Winthrop faculty member, now live in York County. Since both are mathematics educators, they spend too much time talking about mathematics and education. However, together they also enjoy free time focused on travel, family, reading, and their family of cats. Don’t be surprised if you see Dr. Costner in the West Center or walking on campus. Make sure you stop, introduce yourself, and get to know her better; however--be prepared--because you may have to talk about basketball, music, or the book you are currently reading.
Having started as an adjunct professor in 2012, Dr. Strange is an Associate Professor - Counseling and Development.
Dr. Strange is a member of the American Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, South Carolina Counseling Association, and Palmetto School Counseling Association. His research interests are multicultural counseling and student transitions in different educational settings — elementary, middle, high school, and post-secondary.
He has more than 25 years of experience in supervising internship and practicum students in K-12 and community mental health settings. Dr. Strange has presented at local, state, national, and international levels on topics such as identity development in biracial youth, collaborating to treat the mental health conditions of individuals with ASD, and school counseling in rural communities.
Prior to Winthrop, Dr. Strange held several positions at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, including high school counselor, associate professor, counseling department chair, and graduate studies faculty.
He is a past president of the Alaska School Counseling Association and a consultant to school districts. He developed courses for non-counseling professional education and community and professional school counselors: Counseling Skills for Professional Educators, and Counseling Skills for Male Adolescents.
Dr. Strange earned his Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California. He completed the School Counseling Certification Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
Dr. Jennifer Jordan is a professor in the Counseling and Development program at Winthrop University and has been with us since 2008. She is a national, board-certified counselor, licensed professional counselor, and licensed professional counselor supervisor.
Dr. Jordan is the president of the SC Board of Examiners for Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psych-Educational Specialists. She is also the executive director of the South Carolina Counseling Association and a current member of the American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB).
Her expertise in directing counselor-training clinics, supervision, and counseling youth using play and sand tray therapy cumulated in the best possible way when she created the Community Counseling Clinic at Winthrop University in 2010. The clinic is home to graduate students who are fulfilling clinical practicum hours under the careful supervision of practicing, licensed professionals, and is devoted to serving the mental health needs of the community free of charge.
Using experiential modalities and a clinical focus in her courses, Dr. Jordan focuses on helping students build their counseling skills and integrating theory into practice. She has also edited two books with former students, written nine book chapters with students, and presented with more than 30 students at state and national conferences.
In 2018 and 2019, Dr. Jordan was instrumental in making changes to state licensure laws and regulations for professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and addiction counselors.
Previously, she served as president of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES), and as a member and secretary of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES).
She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Mississippi State University, an M.A. in Psychological Counseling from Nicholls State University, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.
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