2011-2012 School Psychology Students

Doctoral Students | Specialist Students

Doctoral Students in School Psychology

Rachel Aiello is a  doctoral student in the school psychology program at the University of Kentucky.  She earned a B.S in psychology and biology from Central Michigan University and a M.S. in school psychology from the University of Kentucky.  Rachel is also a graduate of the certificate programs in Developmental Disabilities through the Human Development Institute as well as the Preparing Future Faculty program through the UK Graduate School.  Through her time as a student at UK, Rachel served as a practicum student in Clark County Public Schools as well as in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Kentucky Children's Hospital.  She is currently completing an intership with Fayette County Schools.  In addition to her practicum and coursework experiences, Rachel has worked as a research assistant to the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development and is currently a research assistant on the UK Autism NIH Web grant.  Her research focuses on the psychometric properties of cognitive assessments for children with autism spectrum disorders.  Rachel has been awarded a research grant from the Organization for Autism Research to study how children with autism spectrum disorders perform on two popular cognitive assessments in comparison to their typically developing peers.   Email: rachel.aiello@uky.edu       Website: http://www.ukautism.org/

Jessie Birdwhistell, a fourth year doctoral student in the school psychology program at the University of Kentucky, earned a B.A. in psychology from Denison University and a M.S. in Educational Psychology from the University of Kentucky.  She completed a graduate certificate in Developmental Disabilities through the Human Development Institute in 2010.  Jessie currently works as a research assistant for Dr. Lisa Ruble on a National Institute of Mental Health grant examining teacher consultation for students with autism spectrum disorder.  Jessie previously served as a research assistant at the Human Development Institute for the core grant where she still serves as the student representative on the Consumer Advisory Council.  Her research interests focus on child, peer, and teacher factors that contribute to the satisfaction with social experiences in the general education classroom of students with autism spectrum disorder.  Jessie has completed a practicum placement in Anderson County and is presently completing her second year of a practicum placement at Morton Middle School in Fayette County.  Additionally, Jessie founded and serves as the director of TOPSoccer, a soccer league in Central Kentucky for athletes ages four and older with disabilities.  She is also in her third year as coach of the Henry Clay High School junior varsity girl's soccer team.  Email:  Jessie.Bird@uky.edu

Alison Boswell is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in School Psychology.  Alison graduated from UK with her B.A. in Psychology and Minor in Art Studio in 2007.  Prior to graduate school, Alison completed an internship at the Center for Women, Children, and Families and worked as a Field Instructor for Second Nature, a wilderness therapy program for adolescents.  Alison attained her M.S. in Educational Psychology from UK in 2010.  She completed a practicum at The Providence School and East jessamine Middle School during the 2010-2011 school year.  Currently, she is completing an advanced practicum at Jessamine County Day Treatment and working as a research assistant at the Mid-South Regional Resource Center.  Alison is also completing the Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program through the Human Development Institute.  Her interests are in school-based mental health services, nontraditional school settings, dropout prevention for students with emotional and behavioral disorders, self-determination for students with disabilities, and transition planning.  Email: alison.boswell@uky.edu

Danielle M. Broussard is a first year doctoral student in School Psychology.  She earned her Master of Science degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette December 2008 and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, August 2001.   Her current research interest is focused on the long-term cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional effects of brain injury on children.  Danielle is currently a teacher of record for EDP 202 – Educational Psychology and is considering academia as a possible career choice.                                              Email:  danielle.broussard@uky.edu

Brooke Browning is a fifth-year doctoral student in the school psychology program. She earned a M.S. in Educational Psychology from the University of Kentucky and a B.A. in Psychology from Georgetown College. She completed the graduate certificate in Developmental Disabilities through the Human Development Institute in May of 2009. Brooke completed practicum placements at Winburn Middle School and Liberty Elementary in Fayette County, East Jessamine High School, and Seven Counties Services (Developmental Disability Division). She is currently completing her school-based internship with Scott County Schools. Her primary research interests include diagnosis and treatment for individuals with dual diagnosis and appropriate services for students with Down syndrome.                 Email:  brooke.browning@uky.edu

Ashley Candelaria is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in School Psychology.  Ashley graduated from Eastern Kentucky  University with her B.S. in Psychology in 2009.  Her current research interests include childhood bereavement, with special interest in parental loss during the developmental period, bereavement and crisis services delivered in the schools, and school outcomes as affected by grief and loss.  Ashley is currently a research assistant at the Human Development Institute and is completing the Graduate Certicate in Developmental Disabilities.                                                                                          Email: amca224@uky.edu

Zach Goble is a second year student in the School Psychology PhD program. He is a 2010 graduate of Morehead State University, receiving his Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. He is very interested in effective social skills interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum, loneliness and belongingness when considering developmental disabilities, as well as school-based services for students with emotional/behavioral disorders.  Zach is currently a research assistant for Supported Higher Education Project at the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute.  Additionally, Zach is also a representative for the department as a College of Education Student Ambassador.       Email:   zach.goble@uky.edu

Rebecca Gordon is a doctoral student in School Psychology.  Previously, she earned a degree in Psychology (B.S.) from Penn State University before coming to UK.  Through her time at UK she has held practicum positions with both Fayette County Public Schools and Hospice of the Bluegrass.  Additionally, she has worked for the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development as a Research Assistant through her time at UK.  Her current research interests have been in the areas of bereavement and suicide.  Most recently, she presented a poster at APA titled “Comparison of Traumatic Grief, Prolonged Grief, and PTSD in Parent-Bereaved Children.” 

Brian Gustman is a doctoral student in School Psychology.  He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Bethel College.  He earned his M.S. from UK in 2005.  He also completed the Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities from the UK Human Development Institute.  He recently completed his APA-approved internship at the Sarah A. Reed Children's Center in Erie, PA where he provided trauma-informed mental health services, risk/threat assessments, psychoeducational assessment and consultation services.  He is now working with the University  of Kentucky, Center for the Study of Violence Against Children, where he provides individual therapy, conducts research and grant writing as he gains hours toward licensure.  Research interests are traumatic stress symptoms and reactions of chidlren and youth who have experienced maltreatment. His proposed dissertation topic is synthesizing and analyzing the literature on mental health conditions, beyond PTSD, that manifest in children and youth who have been maltreated.   Email:   brian.gustman@uky.edu

Martha Hinchey is currently a second-year Doctoral student in School Psychology. She is originally from Savannah, GA and received her B.A. in Psychology from The University of the South, Sewanee in 2007. In 2010, Martha received her M.S. from The University of Kentucky in Counseling Psychology. At present, her research interests include: evidenced-based interventions for children and adolescents with special needs, solution-focused counseling in the schools, and psychoeducational assessments.                      Email:  martha.hinchey@gmail.com 

Jennifer Hoffman is a second year doctoral student in the school psychology program at the University of Kentucky. She earned a B.S. in psychology from the University of Evansville. Currently, Jennifer is working as a teaching assistant in the Department of Psychology.  She previsouly worked as a research assistant as part of the Autism Services Research Group for Dr. Lisa Ruble.  Jennifer's research interests include autism spectrum disorders, identification of "twice-exceptional" students, and health psychology related issues. Email: jmsc223@uky.edu

Dale Jones is a third year doctoral student, holding a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Special Education.  Some professional experiences include 10 years working in Special Education in Georgia and Illinois with teacher certification in both states.  Research interest is in the area of postsecondary activities for students with Mild Intellectual Disability and the role of parents in the acquisition of relevant adaptive skills.                            Email:  dale.jones@uky.edu

Leslie Catherine Moore is currently pursuing a PhD in School Psychology. She earned her M.S. in School Psychology and her B.A. in Psychology from UK. Her primary interests include physical health and wellness and academic performance, school-based interventions for youth at risk for obesity, child and adolescent eating and weight disorders, and evaluation of school wellness programs. She completed her practicum at Henry Clay High School and is currently pursuing an advanced practicum at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital High BMI Diagnostic Clinic. Leslie has been employed at the Human Development Institute as a Research Assistant since January of 2008.    Email:  Leslie.Moore@uky.edu

Alex Nounopoulos is a doctoral student in School Psychology.  He received his Advanced B.A. in psychology from the University of Manitoba (Canada) in 2003 and his M.S. in school psychology from the University of Kentucky in 2005.  He also completed the Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities from the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI) at the University of Kentucky.  He recently completed his APA-approved internship at the UNC Chapel Hill, School of Medicine - Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren) in Chapel Hill, NC.  Alex recently transitioned to the role of Autism Scholar and Research Fellow at Division TEACCH.             Email:  anoun2@gmail.com 

Laura Pierce is a doctoral student in the school psychology program at the University of Kentucky.  She earned a B.S. in Psychology from Sweet Briar College, and an M. S. in Educational Psychology from the University of Kentucky.  Laura completed practicum placements at Henry Clay High School, the Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center and UK Children's Hospital.  Additionally, she completed her schoolbased internship at William Wells Brown Elementary and Liberty Elementary in Fayette County.  She is currently completing her APA-approved internship at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, GA, where she provides behavioral therapy to individuals with developmental disabilities.  Her research interests involve efficient means of conducting functional behavioral assessments in school settings.  For her dissertation, she is evaluating the validity of an indirect measure to assess behavioral function.  Email:  laura.pierce@uky.edu

Clarissa Roan-Belle has an undergraduate degree in Psychology (Summa cum laude) from Valdosta State University, and she is currently enrolled in the School Psychology PhD program. While at UK, she has worked as a research assistant, and she is currently the data analyst for a grant. Some of Clarissa research interests are motivational patterns among African American students, student teacher relations, and parental empowerment. Clarissa also enjoys working as a practitioner; she specifically enjoys mental health counseling and consultation. Clarissa’s experience at UK has been challenging yet rewarding, and at the end of a long day, she has a supportive husband and an adorable son to go home to.

Jill Rogers is a fourth year doctoral student who obtained her M.S. in the fall of 2009.  She has participated in the SASP mentorship program and held office for SASP.  She has concluded a practicum in a Fayette County High school where she focused on counseling students with behavioral problems and grief groups, and a practicum at The Nest in Lexington, KY which focused on counseling children who were victims of sexual abuse.  She has also held an adjunct teaching position at Eastern Kentucky University.  Her research areas include effects of therapeutic yoga in the schools, attachment and academic motivation, ethical decision making in school psychology and Intimate Partner Violence.  Currently, Jill is working as a Research Assistant for Dr. Diane Follingstad, Endowed Chair for the Center for Research on Violence Against Women in the UK Psychiatry Department.  Jill has co-authored seven articles (two first authored) on attachment and academic motivation, psychological abuse, and prosecutorial decision making in cases where battered women have killed a partner.  She has also been involved in conceptualization of several projects including creating grant proposals for NIH, NIJ and NSF solicitations.  Email:  jill.rogers@uky.edu

April Sigler is a first year of the School Psychology PhD program.  She graduated from Thomas More College in  Crestview Hills, KY with her B.A. in Psychology and Minor in Sociology in December 2010.  April's current research interests include children who have experienced trauma, attachment issues, bullying, and risk factors for GLBT students.                                                                                       Email: april.sigler@gmail.com

Amanda Smith is currently a third year doctoral student in the school psychology program. She earned a B.A. in psychology from SUNY Geneseo in 2006. She worked in the NIH Funded STAART Center (Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment) at the University of Rochester before coming to the University of Kentucky, where she completed her M.S. in school psychology. Her research interests include parent self-efficacy and self-determination regarding special education services for children/adolescents with disabilities. She is currently working on investigating parent and teacher involvement during consultation as part of a NIH Funded grant with Dr. Lisa Ruble. Most recently she has presented at International Meeting for Autism Research (2009), National Association of School Psychologists (2009), and The First-Year Experience Conference (2008). She is currently completing the Developmental Disabilities Certificate through the Human Development Institute and an Advanced Practicum in Madison County Public Schools. Additionally, she is a volunteer coach with the Special Olympics KY Elite Cheerleaders (http://www.kentuckyeliteshowcats.com).  Email:  Amanda.Smith2@uky.edu

Megan Kleine-Kracht Thomas is a fourth year doctoral student in school psychology. She received her B.A. in Psychology from UK in 2007 and her M.S. in School Psychology in 2008. She completed a practicum at East Jessamine Middle School and The Providence School during the 2008-2009 school year, and held an advanced practicum position at the Jessamine Early Learning Village during the 2009-2010 school year.  She has also completed a short practicum with Dr. Mackenzie Leachman at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School that focused on working with students with autism.  her current research interest involve examing the relationships between the feedback teachers provide to students during mathematics instruction, teacher and student self-efficacy, and student achievement.  Megan is a Graduate Assistant for the P20 Motivation and Learning Lab.  She is extremely thankful for her wonderful husband who supports her throughout the ups and downs of grad school!   Email:  megan.kk.thomas@uky.edu

Lachelle White is currently a fourth year student in the Doctoral Program in School Psychology. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology fron Dillard University in New Orleans, LA, but is originally from Memphis, TN. While an undergraduate, she also participated in the Summer Research Opportunities Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she completed a project on effects of  perceptions of police misconduct and police racism on juror decision making. Currently, she is completeing practicum at Winburn Middle School in Lexington.  Her current research interests include: parent-school relationships and perceptions about the roles of school professionals and parental involvment of parents of school-aged children.             Email:  lachelle.white@uky.edu

Elizabeth Wilcox is a first year doctoral student in the school psychology department.  She earned her B.S. in  Psychology from Missouri State University in December of 2010.  Her research interests include social skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as children with Autism's functioning in the mainstream classroom.  She is also interested in alternative treatments for children with ADHD.                  Email: elizabeth.wilcox@uky.edu 

Emily Hall Zirkelback is a doctoral candidate in school psychology. She graduated with a B.A. in psychology from Bellarmine University and earned her M.S. from the University of Kentucky. She currently works as a research assistant on the Striving Readers grant, a project focused on improving literacy skills at the middle and high school levels. Emily has completed school-based practica at Anderson County and Grant County Public Schools. Her professional interests include psychotherapy outcome research, school-based mental health services, and suicide prevention. Emily is currently working on her dissertation, which will evaluate the use of a continuous assessment system in school-based individual counseling. Email:  emily.hall@uky.edu.

In February 2010, Emily had two articles accepted for publication in Psychology in the Schools, one of which (below) was based on her qualifying paper.  Congratulations, Emily!!  You make us proud.

Zirkelback, E. A., & Reese, R. J. (in press). A review of psychotherapy outcome research: Consideration for school-based mental health providers. Psychology in the Schools.

Specialist Students in School Psychology

Gabrielle Benton is a third year student in the EdS program. She received her Bachelors in Psychology with an Emphasis in Family Studies at Western Kentucky University. She is currently working as a Research Assistant at the Human Development Institute under the Core Evaluation Project.  She has previous experience as an intern at the Regional Child Development Clinics in Bowling Green, KY where she observed assessments and therapy sessions on children receiving transdisciplinary services.  In May 2009, she was the recipient of the Department of Psychology Undergraduate Service Award.  Her research interests include working with children who have ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Personality Assessments with children, RTI (Response to Intervention), and the overrepresentation of minorities receiving special education services.   Email:  gabrielle.edmonds@uky.edu

Elois Berry is an EdS student in the school psychology program. She received a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Northwestern University, with a concentration in Psychology.  Over the past few years she worked for an education foundation in Cincinnati, striving to improve education for the 21st century by building online professional learning communities for teachers and organizing innovation research convenings with education thought leaders and researchers around the country.  She is originally from Louisville, KY.                                                                 Email:  elois.berry@uky.edu

Sara Blazar is a first year student in the Ed.S. program in School Psychology. She received her B.A. in Psychology at Miami University where she was a member of two research teams. During her junior year she participated in several projects examining the cognitive development of young children. Her senior year she joined the Miami University School and Community Research Action Team where she became familiar with the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program among other school wide interventions. In the summer of 2010 Sara worked as a Program Facilitator at Girls, Incorporated in Owensboro, KY where she taught classes on subjects including cooking, money management, and resisting peer pressure to a group of 11-14 year old girls to whom she was also a mentor. Her current research interests include intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders, early childhood intervention, and resiliency in children with chronic illnesses.                          Email:  sara.blazar@uky.edu

Chelsea Denham is a first year student in the School Psychology program, pursuing a specialist degree. Chelsea graduated from Georgetown College with her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Child Development in May of 2011.  She is originally from Maysville, KY.  Her current research interests include early childhood intervention and intervention for children with a range of developmental disorders, including Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders.                         Email: chelsea.denham@gmail.com

Laura Dudney is in her third year of the School Psychology EdS program. She is currently serving as the school psychologist intern to the Dublin City Schools in Dublin, OH.  She  received a Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, OH. During her undergrad, Laura worked in the schools conducting reading and writing interventions. She was a member of several community service clubs including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Psi Chi and Sigma Alpha Pi. During her first year, she completed a practicum at LaFayette High School. During her second year at UK, she completed her practicum experience in the Jessamine County Schools. Laura served as a research assistant to the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development. She is a member of NASP, and APA.                Email:  laura.dudney@uky.edu

Catherine Fischer is currently a second year Ed.S. student in the school psychology program.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Kentucky in May 2010, but is orginally from Cincinnati, Ohio.  She is a teaching assistant in the Psychology Department at the University of Kentucky and is the President of the Student Association of School Psychology.  Currently, she is fulfilling her practicum in Fayette County at Cardinal Valley Elementary and Leestown Middle School.                                                       Email: cefisc2@uky.edu

Patrice Fischer is a third year Ed. S. student in the School Psychology program.  She received her B.A. in psychology at the University of Kentucky.  Patrice was a part of several different research projects as an undergraduate involving aggression, social rejection, and midlfulness-based interventions.  As an undergraduate she also volunteered at the Bluegrass Technology Center where she worked on an adaptive reading project to create adapted digital books for young children with disabilities.  Currently, Patrice is completing her practicum at Jessie Clark Middle School and Stonewall Elementary School.  She is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilties through the Human Development Insititute.  Patrice volunteers with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky, where she tutors students with Down syndrome, who range from 4 to 18 years old.  She also helps lead an Elementary social group for kids with Down syndrome and is co-committee chair of the volunteer committee for the Buddy Walk.  Email: patrice.fischer@uky.edu

Nicholas J. Flaim is currently a first year student in the EdS program of School Psychology.  He graduated from John Jay College in New York, NY with his B.A. in Forensic Psychology in 2010.  He assisted his John Jay faculty in several research studies which examined recidivism rates among sexual offenders as well as the effects of perceived gender inequality on academic disengagement.  Upon completion of his undergraduate study, Nicholas was employed with Youth Advocate Programs Inc. as a Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) worker until July 2011.  He worked in schools providing wrap-around services to children who had difficulty focusing, staying on task, and interacting with peers.  His research interests include aberrant behavior disorders and peer victimization.  Nicholas is currently a teaching assistant in the Psychology Department at UK where he is a lab instructor of PSY100.                                    Email: nick.flaim@uky.edu

Emily Hogston is currently pursuing her Ed.S. in School Psychology.  Emily graduated from Western Kentucky University with her B.S. in Psychology and Minor in Child Studies in May 2011.  Emily has worked in various preschool settings with children with developmental disorders.  Emily assisted WKU faculty in comparing data of Written Expression Curriculum Based Measurements.  Emily has been a volunteer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky and is interested in the affects of physical exercise and diet on the development and behavior of children as well as Pervasive Developmental Disorders and bullying in schools.  Email: Eshogs2@g.uky.edu

Mallory Marshall is a first year EdS student in the school psychology program.  I received my Bachelor's degree with a BA in psychology here at UK.  In my undergrad years at UK my main focus was social psychology.  For additional experience I took part in a few research projects under Dr. Chana Akins, who does most of her research in neuropsychology.  I began researching self-mutilation among teens last year, which is still my main topic of interest as of right now.  I would also love to learn more about bullying that exists within schools and online.                                          Email:   Mallory.Marshall@uky.edu

  Ashley Perkins is a third year student in the School Psychology Program at UK. Ashley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Georgetown College in May 2009. As a first year student in the program, Ashley worked as a Research Assistant for the National Alternate Assessment Center (NAAC).  Additionally, in her first year, Ashley completed a research project on the frequency of and attitudes toward Cyberbulling among middle school students.  She presented this study at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) National Conference.  During her second year in the program, Ashley completed her practicum experience in three elementary schools and a high school.  She also worked as a Graduate Assistant and Teacher Assistant for the program.  Additionally, Ashley worked on the TIPS research project which will be presented at the 2012 APA Convention Program.  Currently, Ashley is working for Jessamine County Schools as a Counselor.  Located at an elementary school, Ashley works with students in grades 1-5 through individual and group counseling, behavioral interventions, social skills instruction, in addition to, a variety of other activities.    Email:  ashley.perkins@uky.edu 

Jill Priesmeyer is a fourth year doctoral student in the school psychology program at the University of Kentucky.   She earned a B.S. in Psychology from Transylvania University. Jill worked as a case manager at a therapeutic foster care agency for two years before beginning graduate work at the University of Kentucky. Currently, Jill is serving as a graduate assistant in the Office of Assessment at the University of Kentucky. Jill also tutors an individual with high-functioning Autism through the Michelle P. Waiver Program.  Her research include the impact of physical activity on academic success and behavior, effective behavioral interventions for students with EBD, and self-monitoring.  Additionally, Jill is interested in the ethical behavior and practices of school psychologists.  She has presented her research at the KAPS and the NASP annual conferences.                             Email:  jill.priesmeyer@uky.edu

Kim Stabler is a second year Ed.S. student in the School Psychology program.  She recieved a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami (FL) with majors in Broadcast Journalism and Psychology.  Kim provided behavior wraparound services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities for two years beginning graduate school at UK.  Kim completed a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities through the Human Development Institute this past summer, in which she was a practicum student with the Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League.  Currently, she is completing her school-based practicum at two elementary schools in Fayette County and works as a Graduate and Teaching Assistant for the department of School Psychology.  Her interests include school-based mental health services and evidence-based interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders.                                           Email: kimberly.stabler@uky.edu

Rachel Wagner is a first year Ed.S. student in the School Psychology program.  She graduated from University of Wisconsin-River Falls with her BS in Psychology and Minor in Biology in 2011.  Rachel worked with at-risk high-school aged youth at Crex Meadows Conservation Camp.  She recently conducted research exploring the motivations of college students to join Gender and Orientation Activist Organizations and presented this research at the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR).  Rachel is currently a research assistant in the Autism Services Research Group for Lisa Ruble, Ph.D.                                                    Email: rachel.m.wagner@uky.edu

Donald J. Young is currently a first year student in the Education Specialist (Ed.S) Program in School Psychology.   Donald graduated here at the University of Kentucky with his B.A. in Psychology in May 2010.  During undergraduate studies, his main area of  research resided in Memory Recall and Eyewitness Testimony.  Also, Donald was a Clinicial Assistant at the Jesse G. Harris Psychological Services Center in the Summer, 2009.  His interests include bullying prevention and mental health services in high school aged adolescents.  Donald is currently at George Rogers Clark High School for his first year practicum and also involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program in Lexington.                                                                                                                    Email: donaldjyoung@uky.edu

Whitney Zeigler is a first year Ed.S. student in the School Psychology Program.  She graduated from Northern Kentucky University in December 2010 with a B.A. in Psychology, and a minor in Art.  While at Northern Kentucky University, Whitney volunteered at Rising Star Studio, which is a program that provides support to meet the social needs of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and other communication disorders.  Her current interests include interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD.  Whitney is currently working as a research assistant in the Behavioral Science Department.  Email:  whitney.zeigler@uky.edu

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