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Department of Educational Psychology Faculty
Explores the intersection of psychology and culture through such topics as the psychological experience of immigration, ethnic conflicts and the impact of violence within communities, and the relationship between individual and collective identity. Is also interested in US-Mexico health, including addressing health disparities.
![Photo of faculty member Ricardo C Ainslie](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/ricardo_ainslie_1310_thumb.jpg)
Examines ways that school psychologists can improve the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral outcomes for young children (i.e., preschool) from minoritized and marginalized backgrounds in early childhood settings. Dr. Albritton will be reviewing applications in anticipation of taking a student for Fall 2024.
![Photo of faculty member Kizzy Albritton](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/kizzy_albritton_6922_thumb.jpg)
Dr Bearman's research focuses on the effectiveness and implementation of empirically supported practices for common mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and disruptive behavior) in publicly-funded settings that serve historically underserved populations of children and families. Dr. Bearman will be reviewing applications in anticipation of taking a student for Fall 2024.
![Photo of faculty member Sarah Kate Bearman](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/sarah_bearman_2506_thumb.jpg)
Interested in statistical models with a focus on deriving and evaluating multilevel model extensions and meta-analysis models for educational, behavioral, social and medical science data.
![Photo of faculty member Tasha Beretvas](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/susan_beretvas_2815_thumb.jpg)
Research interests include mental health public policy, college student mental health and suicide prevention, collaborative care models of behavioral health in primary care, and the intersection of mental health and academic success.
![Photo of faculty member Chris Brownson](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/christopher_brownson_2817_thumb.jpg)
Investigates issues of access and equity for disabled people, with a special focus on systems change, research translation, and assessment.
![Photo of faculty member Stephanie W Cawthon](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/stephanie_cawthon_2529_thumb.jpg)
Studies the mindsets and behaviors that motivate learning, achievement and well-being; develops psychologically precise, scalable interventions to empower people, improving lives and societies.
![Photo of faculty member Patricia Chen](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/patricia_chen_7481_thumb.jpg)
Interests include the development and dissemination of computerized adaptive testing applications in educational and psychological testing and patient-reported outcome measurements.
![Photo of faculty member Seung W Choi](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/seung_choi_3957_thumb.jpg)
Falbo uses both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to address problems in education and health. She is an internationally recognized expert on only children, including their academic, social, emotional, and health outcomes. Falbo is also an expert on conducting cross-cultural research and research aimed at improving the education of ethnic minorities in the U.S.
![Photo of faculty member Toni Falbo](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/toni_falbo_1048_thumb.jpg)
Supports the clinical training of doctoral students, teaches clinically-focused courses and prepares students for psychology internship training. Jane Gray does not serve as a research mentor for students in the School Psychology nor Counseling Psychology programs.
![Photo of faculty member Jane S Gray](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/jane_gray_2824_thumb.jpg)
Research interests focus on using Bayesian statistical methods to employ hierarchical linear modeling, specifically working with longitudinal and mediation data.
![Photo of faculty member Anita Israni](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/anita_israni_3972_thumb.jpg)
Statistical methods related to psychometrics, such as uni- and multi-dimensional item response theory, response time modeling, cognitively diagnostic assessment, and stochastic test design.
![Photo of faculty member Hyeon-Ah Kang](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/hyeon-ah_kang_3772_thumb.jpg)
Quantitative methods for causal inference, experimental/quasi-experimental design and analysis, causal mediation analysis, clustered and/or longitudinal data analysis.
![Photo of faculty member Xiao Liu](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/xiao_liu_7128_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on identifying factors that hinder or promote the success of children and families from vulnerable and underserved populations.
![Photo of faculty member Charles Martinez](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/charles_martinez_5111_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on motivation and how individual beliefs and social-contextual factors influence students achievement and academic behaviors.
![Photo of faculty member Katherine Muenks](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/katherine_muenks_3999_thumb.jpg)
Supports the clinical training of MA/SSP students, teaches clinically-focused courses, provides supervision for students, and prepares students for MA/SPP internship. Jessica O'Bleness does not serve as a research mentor for students in the School Psychology program.
![Photo of faculty member Jessica J O'Bleness](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/jessica_obleness_3811_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on the intersections of gender, sexuality, and behavioral health in topics of men's health, gender roles, and muscularity; conducts outreach with gender and sexual minority communities; development of mobile health interventions. Note: Dr. Parent is no longer taking new students.
![Photo of faculty member Mike Parent](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/michael_parent_3740_thumb.jpg)
Studies predictors of risk for mental health problems in early childhood.
![Photo of faculty member Laura E Quiñones Camacho](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/laura_quinones_camacho_6923_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on the efficacy of different kinds of sexuality education programs: teacher preparation for the sexuality education classroom, anddifferences between evidence-informed and evidence-based programs, and differences between teaching and facilitating within a sex-ed context.
![Photo of faculty member Karen J Rayne](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/karen_rayne_5575_thumb.jpg)
Research focuses on men and traditional masculinity, with a particular emphasis on men's mental health, depression, help-seeking patterns, and their underutilization of counseling services. Note: Dr. Rochlen will not be taking new students for the 2024 academic year.
![Photo of faculty member Aaron B Rochlen](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/aaron_rochlen_1883_thumb.jpg)
Dr. Erin Rodríguez studies family, sociocultural, and contextual influences on childrens development and health outcomes, with a focus on understanding and reducing health disparities affecting low-SES Latinx youth. Dr. Rodríguez will be reviewing applications in anticipation of taking a student for Fall 2024.
![Photo of faculty member Erin M Rodriguez](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/erin_rodriguez_2633_thumb.jpg)
Investigates culturally and linguistically responsive interventions and assessments for emergent bilingual/multilingual learners and Latiné students. Dr. Romero will be reviewing applications in anticipation of taking a student for Fall 2024.
![Photo of faculty member Monica Romero](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/monica_romero_7861_thumb.jpg)
Studies how cultural beliefs and values shape parent-child relationships, parental socialization, and children's and adolescents' development and learning.
![Photo of faculty member Marie-Anne Suizzo](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/marie-anne_suizzo_2659_thumb.jpg)
Improving the accessibility and use of data and research to advance equitable policy and practice in education.
![Photo of faculty member Laura Torres](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/laura_costello_7550_thumb.jpg)
Studies the cognitive underpinnings of learning and instruction (memory & metacognition), integrated with social-psychological processes (motivation & mindset), in direct applications to classroom practices, online instruction, and self-regulated learning.
![Photo of faculty member Veronica Yan](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/veronica_yan_3717_thumb.jpg)