Deanna Speir

About Deanna Speir

I’m passionate about developing people, not just programs. I’m a behavioral health leader, clinical educator, and licensed professional with 15 years of experience supporting clinicians, supervisors, and organizations across community behavioral health, criminal justice, and substance use treatment settings. In my leadership roles, I focus on strengthening systems while keeping people at the center — building high-functioning teams, supporting supervisors, and translating policy, ethics, and evidence-based practice into something that actually works in real life. Alongside my leadership work, I’m an experienced educator and trainer, delivering workshops and continuing education for state and national audiences. Whether I’m teaching, consulting, or supervising, my goal is always the same: to make people’s best better and help organizations create environments where clinicians can do meaningful, sustainable work.

Experience

1. Psychology Instructor

   Terra State Community College

   Aug 2021 — Present

   I teach undergraduate psychology courses in a fully virtual environment, designing applied, engaging coursework that connects theory to real-world practice. My approach emphasizes clarity, accessibility, and student engagement through structured content, thoughtful feedback, and practical examples that support learning, retention, and academic confidence in online settings.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2010 — 2012

• Bowling Green State University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

  2012 — 2014