Courtney Framel

Courtney Framel, Ed.D., is a certified school social worker and postdoctoral research associate at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development. Her work bridges practice, research, and statewide technical assistance to strengthen school mental health systems. After earning her MSW from San Diego State University, she began her career in child welfare before moving into PK–12 school social work, where she supported students across multiple states and partnered with educators to develop social emotional learning initiatives, restorative practices, and community‑engaged approaches to student and staff well‑being.

Framel later served as Outreach and Education Manager for the Virginia Partnership for School Mental Health, leading professional learning, implementation support, and school–community collaboration efforts across Virginia. Her research centers on educator stress and burnout, school–community partnerships, and the conditions that enable sustainable, equity‑driven mental health practices in schools. She is committed to applied research that uplifts practitioner voice and strengthens the systems that support students, families, and school professionals.

Ed.D., Baylor University, 2025
M.S.W., San Diego State University, 2014
B.A., Concordia University Chicago, 2009
 

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