Teena Brooks
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½
- B.S., Religious Studies, Gardner-Webb University
Teena Brooks is the director of BEAR Central at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and has been a dedicated member of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community since 2017. Passionate about supporting student success, she began working with students in an academic coaching role while pursuing her master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. After earning her master degree, Brooks served as a professional academic advisor, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a certified Enneagram coach. She is an advocate for student well-being both academically and holistically.
Brooks' dedication extends beyond advising. Drawing on her own experience as a first-generation college student, she leads initiatives like First-Gen Fridays, National First-Gen Day and the First-Gen Student Association, fostering a vibrant community for incoming students. Beyond first-year support, she established the academic recovery program, extending essential guidance to students on academic probation.