Cynthia A. Reynolds, PhD, is a Professor, Assistant Chair, and School Counseling Coordinator in the Department of Counseling at The University of Akron. Dr. Reynolds has over 15 years of experience teaching at the master's and doctoral level in counselor education. Prior to her university teaching, she spent 16 years as an elementary school counselor and teacher, middle school counselor, and director of elementary and middle school guidance. Dr. Reynolds has authored or co-authored twenty professional articles and books.