Huba Ann Ray, Ed.D., LPC, graduated from Missouri State University in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in Education. She earned her master’s in Guidance and Counseling from Missouri State in 1979 and in 2003, she earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Administration from Saint Louis University. Ray came to Evangel as an adjunct professor in 2004 and in 2008, became a full time associate professor. Before retiring from the public school systems, her experiences as a teacher, school psychological examiner, and school counselor spanned thirty-three years working with all grade levels K-12. Dr. Ray is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a nationally certified counselor (NCC). She is a member of Southwest Missouri School Association (SMSCA), Missouri School Counseling Association (MSCA), American School Counseling Association (ASCA), and Missouri Association of School Psychologists (MASP). Currently, she serves as SMSCA Post-Secondary Vice President, MASP Southwest Regional Representative, DESE State Advisory Council for Counselor Educators, and DESE State Counselor Advisory Committee. Ray’s focus is on educating and training future school counselors, school psychological examiners, and licensed professional counselors.
Professional Memberships & Noteworthy Community Involvement
Current Professional Memberships
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
Southwest Missouri School Counselor Association (SMSCA)
Missouri School Counselor Association (MSCA)
Missouri Association of School Psychologists (MASP)
Current Leadership Activities
Professional Committees
DESE Counselor Educator Work Group – MEES and K-12 Certification
DESE School Psychological Examiner Review Committee
DESE Council for Counselor Educators
DESE School Counselor Advisory Committee
MASP Southwest Regional Representative; MASP Board Member
Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program Steering Committee
SMSCA Governing Board: Post-Secondary VP
Awards Received
2006-07 Southwest Missouri Elementary Counselor of the Year
2013-14 Southwest Missouri Counselor Supervisor of the Year
2013-14 MSCA Post-Secondary Counselor Educator of the Year