Meet Dr. Sharon Todd
Degrees and Experience
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision (University of the Cumberlands)
- M.A., School Counseling (Eastern Kentucky University)
- B.S., Child and Family Studies, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Minor in Special Education (Eastern Kentucky University)
- Certified Reality Therapist (Glasser Institute)
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (KY) (Supervisory Endorsement) (LPCC-S)
- Certified P-12 School Counselor
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Biography and Professional Achievements
Dr. Sharon Todd is an energetic and interactive counselor educator who infuses instructional time with experiential learning activities. She is a certified School Counselor (KY), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC, Kentucky), board-approved supervisor (Kentucky), Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also certified in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy (CT/RTC). She is proud to serve as the Program Director for the Master of Arts in School Counseling at Colorado Christian University. Additionally, she brings 16 years of experience as a counselor, ranging from the public school setting, where she was a school counselor and district mental health counselor, to the private practice sector, where she continues to specialize in working with children and adolescents.
Her focus areas encompass play therapy, trauma, human trafficking, and the integration of religious and spiritual practices, along with fostering creativity in adult education. Dr. Todd is also a published author and has shared her insights on various platforms, including international, national, state, and local venues. She views herself as a lifelong learner and appreciates the opportunity God has entrusted her with to support others in the classroom, school, office, and community.
Dr. Todd resides in Kentucky with her husband and three daughters. She enjoys mission work and supports her husband in his role as the mission director at their church. Her family loves to travel and explore God's creation across the globe!
Publications
- Harrison, M., & Todd, S. (2025). Counseling migrants, refugees, and international students. In T. Hannor-Walker et al. (Eds.), Social, cultural, and Christian integration in counselor education.
- Harrison, M., & Todd, S. (2021). Understanding, recognizing, and responding to human trafficking in the schools. In L. Gallo & M. A. Raush (Eds.), Counseling practices and navigating controversial issues in underserved school populations.
Faith and Learning
Training students to become future counselors is a calling and privilege. At CCU, I also have the honor of encouraging students in their faith and fostering their personal growth. Similar to the message in Psalm 32:8, which states, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you" (ESV), I actively engage in teaching and guiding my students. I aim to build meaningful relationships with them and reflect God's love by offering genuine care and being attentive to their unique needs.