Tracy Steele
Director of Student Affairs
Dr. Steele holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education, with an emphasis on Child and Adolescent Development, from Stanford University, as well as Master’s degrees in School Counseling and Guidance and Secondary Teaching. These credentials inform her collaborative approach to education.
Before her doctoral studies, Dr. Steele gained extensive experience working with secondary students across global settings, including South Africa, Venezuela, Russia, and the United States. These experiences provided her with valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities encountered by adolescent learners.
In her current role as Director of Student Affairs at Stanford Online High School, Dr. Steele oversees student accommodations, develops support plans, and promotes social-emotional growth, prioritizing the well-being of all students. She has played an instrumental role in establishing protocols for online student health and safety and collaborates with university partners to ensure comprehensive support for students. Additionally, she works with Stanford’s Graduate School of Education on research initiatives aimed at connecting academic research with practical strategies to address student needs and foster holistic development.
Publications
Steele, T., Nuckols, G., & Stone, C. (2020).Technology trends in school counseling. Journal of School Counseling, 18(10). Retrieved from http:/www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v18n10.pdf
Steele, T. & Nuckols, G. (2018, July/August). It’s a virtual world. ASCA School Counselor, 27-32.
Steele, T. M., Jacokes, D. E., & Stone, C. B. (2017). An examination of the role of online technology in school counseling. In T. P. Remley, Jr., W. D. Rock, & R. M. Reed (Eds.), Ethical and legal issues in school counseling (4th ed.)(pp. 29-49). Reprinted article from Professional School Counseling, 18(1), 125-135. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5330/prsc.18.1.428818712j5k8677
Steele, T., & Stone, C., Nuckols, G. (2017, March). [School counselors and cyberspace survey]. Unpublished raw data.
Steele, T. (2016). Counseling: Meeting student needs online. In J. Scarborough and R. Ravaglia (Eds.), Perspectives from the disciplines: Stanford Online High School. Stanford: CSLI Publications.
Steele, T.M, Stone, C.B., Meyer, E.J. (2016). Bullying, cyberbullying, and sexting: School counselors’ perceptions and roles in intervention. In ideas and research you can use: VISTAS 2016.
Steele, T., Jacokes, D. & Stone, C. (2014). An examination of the role of online technology In school counseling. Professional School Counseling, 18, 125–135. (Link to publication)
Steele, T, Ferranti, D. & Stone, C. (2013). Cyberspace usage. American School Counselor Association, Washington, D.C.
Oishi, L. Keating, J. and Steele, T. “Why Students Value Online Learning: Perceived Strengths & Weaknesses at a School for Gifted Youth.” Presentation at the American Educational Research Association’s 2012 Annual Meeting.
Steele, T.M., Peterson, M.D., Silva, D.M., & Padilla, A.M. (2009). A year-round professional development model for world language teachers. Foreign Language Annals 42(2), 195-211.
Steele, T.M., Oishi, L. & O'Connor, K.M. (2009). Learning world languages and cultures in California: A stimulus for academic and economic success. Stanford, CA: The California Foreign Language Project. (Link to publication)