Assistant Professor
Department of Counseling & Human Services

Brian Wesley Harrington

EDUCATION BUILDING
NORFOLK, NORFOLK, VA 23529

Brian Wesley Harrington is a scholar-practitioner whose work focuses on rural school counseling, counselor preparation, and equity in K–12 education. A former school counselor at both the elementary and high school levels, his professional experience includes expanding access to AP and dual-credit opportunities, fostering school–community partnerships, and addressing youth mental health needs in rural Mississippi. His research and teaching center on preparing future school counselors to serve as advocates and change agents in schools and communities.

Research Interests

Rural School Counseling
Counselor Preparation
Teaching and Learning
Play Therapy