Dr. J.P. Oehrtman is a licensed professional school counselor and an Assistant Professor and school counselor educator in the School of Counseling and Special Education at Bowling Green State University. J.P. graduated with his PhD in counselor education from The Ohio State University in 2018. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and has numerous International, National, and State presentations. Prior to coming to BGSU, J.P. has over 20 years in K-12 education both as a school counselor and educator and has worked with students from all levels. J.P. was awarded the 2023 Ohio School Counselor Association Counselor Educator of the Year, and has served on the Ohio School Counselor Association board of directors, the advisory council for the Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference, and various committees with the American School Counselor Association.