Biography
Dr. Rob Gilbert is the Program Director of School Counseling and an Assistant Professor at Loyola University Maryland. He is a licensed school counselor and licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience working as a school counselor at the middle and high school levels. Prior to becoming a school counselor, he began his career in education as a high school social studies teacher. He holds both a master's degree in school counseling and a Ph.D. in counselor education from Kent State University. Dr. Gilbert has taught in counselor education programs for several years, serving in both adjunct and appointed roles. He has also held various leadership positions within state school counselor associations.
During his K-12 practice, Dr. Gilbert contributed to the development of standardized suicide protocols, the implementation of evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs at the Tier 1 level, and data-driven college and career advising initiatives. He has presented on topics such as licensure, standardized suicide protocols, and college advising at state and national conferences. Dr. Gilbert’s current research interests are informed by his professional experience and the evolving needs of the counseling profession. He has recently collaborated on articles addressing school counselor supervision, mental health literacy, and school counselors’ roles in supporting students with Section 504 plans. His research focuses on promoting equitable access to mental health resources and examining how school counselors support students with disabilities, particularly in relation to equitable access to eligibility and support services.