Erika Peter-Harp
Associate Professor of Practice and Assistant Director of Onground MSW Practicum Education
Erika Peter-Harp has returned to Simmons after graduating from the MSW Advanced Standing program in 2013. She received her BSW degree from Wheelock College. She spent many years working with young people and families in Cambridge, through the out-of-school time, youth employment and parenting programs. Erika managed an afterschool program focused on the social/emotional learning and development of elementary-aged students through a trauma-focused lens. Her work in the school system has enforced the importance of partnering with families in their children’s success in school and beyond.
Erika has also worked as a therapist for adults with substance use disorders and also as a residential counselor on a children’s psychiatric inpatient unit. Some areas of focus for practice for Erika include: trauma, mental illness and racial and social justice.
Erika is excited to be in her role as Assistant Director of Practicum Education. She loves her work engaging with students on their journeys into the world of social work. Erika is looking forward to teaching in the BSW program as well.
License/Certification
- M.S.W.
- LICSW
What I Teach
- SW 446 & 447: Practicum Education
- SW 569: Advanced Standing Seminar
- SW 597: Advanced Standing Practicum Education Seminar
- SW 390: Senior Social Work Seminar
- SW 345: Junior Field Experience Seminar