Meet the 3rd Year Students (2021-2022 Cohort)
Samin Khallaghi- Ph.D
Home Town: Tehran, Iran
Previous University: USF (graduated with bachelors in psychology); NYU
Research Interests: My research interests are related to the RAISE lab including examining diverse parent and caregiver perceptions of an early childhood risk identification course. I am also a part of the Positive psychology lab, teaching the positive psychology in the schools course and helping with the well-being promotion program
Hobbies / Fun: In my free time I enjoy playing the piano, going to the beach, and spending time with family.
Previous University: USF (graduated with bachelors in psychology); NYU
Research Interests: My research interests are related to the RAISE lab including examining diverse parent and caregiver perceptions of an early childhood risk identification course. I am also a part of the Positive psychology lab, teaching the positive psychology in the schools course and helping with the well-being promotion program
Hobbies / Fun: In my free time I enjoy playing the piano, going to the beach, and spending time with family.
Nicole Pacateque- Ph.D
Home Town: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Previous University: Syracuse University
Research Interests: I am involved in the Positive Psychology Lab with Dr. Suldo. My research interests are culturally responsive mental health practices with Latinx and Hispanic students, families, and communities.
Hobbies / Fun: I love to go to the beach, try new coffee shops, cook foods I've never tried before, and spend time with friends and family.
Previous University: Syracuse University
Research Interests: I am involved in the Positive Psychology Lab with Dr. Suldo. My research interests are culturally responsive mental health practices with Latinx and Hispanic students, families, and communities.
Hobbies / Fun: I love to go to the beach, try new coffee shops, cook foods I've never tried before, and spend time with friends and family.
Daijah Hines- Ph.D |
Home Town: Wesley Chapel, Fl
Previous University: Florida State University
Research Interests: My research interests include promoting youth resiliency through school-based mental health services and resources that are tailored to student needs. My second passion is promoting social justice through equitable approaches. Furthermore, I am interested in evidence-based approaches to supporting the mental health of Black, Indigenous, and BIPOC youth, with a focus on internalizing disorders. I am also interested in evidence-based methods for advancing and encouraging system change. I am involved in the RAISE lab, Positive Psychology Lab, PAIR Lab, and Social Justice Research Lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I like to spend time with family and friends, go on nature walks, journal, and yoga.
Previous University: Florida State University
Research Interests: My research interests include promoting youth resiliency through school-based mental health services and resources that are tailored to student needs. My second passion is promoting social justice through equitable approaches. Furthermore, I am interested in evidence-based approaches to supporting the mental health of Black, Indigenous, and BIPOC youth, with a focus on internalizing disorders. I am also interested in evidence-based methods for advancing and encouraging system change. I am involved in the RAISE lab, Positive Psychology Lab, PAIR Lab, and Social Justice Research Lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I like to spend time with family and friends, go on nature walks, journal, and yoga.
Nicole Wyckoff- Ed.S
Home Town: Morgantown, WV
Previous University: West Virgina University
Research Interests: Academic assessment and interventions, equitable practices within MTSS, and behavioral interventions
Labs: Prevention, Academic Assessment, and Intervention Research (PAIR) lab, Behavior Analysis in Schools (BAiS) lab, and Social Justice Research Group
Hobbies / Fun: Traveling, reading, and hanging out with friends
Previous University: West Virgina University
Research Interests: Academic assessment and interventions, equitable practices within MTSS, and behavioral interventions
Labs: Prevention, Academic Assessment, and Intervention Research (PAIR) lab, Behavior Analysis in Schools (BAiS) lab, and Social Justice Research Group
Hobbies / Fun: Traveling, reading, and hanging out with friends
Tiara Rowell- Ed.S
Home Town: Foley, Alabama
Previous University: Cottey College
Research Interests: One of my primary interests include using applied behavior analysis to help teachers and caregivers engage in the problem solving consultation process. Specifically, I enjoy collaborating with others and developing behavioral interventions. I’m also interested in exploring how social justice plays a role in the field of school psychology. Two of the labs I am involved in are the BAiS lab and the Social Justice Research lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I enjoy playing recreational soccer and watching scary movies!
Previous University: Cottey College
Research Interests: One of my primary interests include using applied behavior analysis to help teachers and caregivers engage in the problem solving consultation process. Specifically, I enjoy collaborating with others and developing behavioral interventions. I’m also interested in exploring how social justice plays a role in the field of school psychology. Two of the labs I am involved in are the BAiS lab and the Social Justice Research lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I enjoy playing recreational soccer and watching scary movies!
Brandon Budzisch- Ed.S
Home Town: Fort Myers, Fl
Previous University: Florida State University
Research Interests: Early Childhood Early Interventions, Professional Development/RAISE lab
Hobbies / Fun: I love to go to the beach and hang out with my cat; Stormy
Previous University: Florida State University
Research Interests: Early Childhood Early Interventions, Professional Development/RAISE lab
Hobbies / Fun: I love to go to the beach and hang out with my cat; Stormy
Caroline Mierzwa- Ph.D
Home Town: Big Sur, CA
Previous University: University of California, Santa Barbra
Research Interests: RAISE Lab; school climate and school connectedness as it relates to threat assessment, outcomes of professional development, social-emotional learning and ways to implement it in the school setting while considering ecological factors, behavioral interventions, and multi-tiered systems of support.
Hobbies / Fun: Cooking and exploring the restaurants in Tampa
Previous University: University of California, Santa Barbra
Research Interests: RAISE Lab; school climate and school connectedness as it relates to threat assessment, outcomes of professional development, social-emotional learning and ways to implement it in the school setting while considering ecological factors, behavioral interventions, and multi-tiered systems of support.
Hobbies / Fun: Cooking and exploring the restaurants in Tampa
Renee Sandberg- Ed.S
Home Town: Marietta, Georgia
Previous University: Kennesaw State University
Research Interests: Currently involved in BAiS lab and PAIR lab, my research interests include applied behavior analysis, parent engagement, and early literacy.
Hobbies / Fun: Hike, exercise, yoga, eat
Previous University: Kennesaw State University
Research Interests: Currently involved in BAiS lab and PAIR lab, my research interests include applied behavior analysis, parent engagement, and early literacy.
Hobbies / Fun: Hike, exercise, yoga, eat
Zelda Fleming- Ph.D
Home Town: Tallahassee, Fl
Previous University: Georgia State University
Research Interests: My current research interests include ABA, Autism, cultural competency and examining how culture affects learning development, and educational outcomes for children within atypical populations. I am in the social justice research lab, the pediatric school psychology lab, and the PAIR lab.
Hobbies / Fun: Playing video games, spending time with friends and family, writing poetry, and reading.
Previous University: Georgia State University
Research Interests: My current research interests include ABA, Autism, cultural competency and examining how culture affects learning development, and educational outcomes for children within atypical populations. I am in the social justice research lab, the pediatric school psychology lab, and the PAIR lab.
Hobbies / Fun: Playing video games, spending time with friends and family, writing poetry, and reading.
Frances Coolman- Ph.D
Home Town: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Previous University: Ball State University (B.S); University of Virgina (M.Ed)
Research Interests: I am interested in social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of youth and adults too! Because of this, I am part of the Positive Psych Lab and work on various projects that use positive psychology and look at subjective well-being.
Hobbies / Fun: For fun I enjoy listening to house music/attending live music events, being active in the gym or outdoors with tennis, pickle ball, long boarding, walking. I love thrifting for new clothing articles because it reminds me of modern day treasure hunting and I enjoy trying new foods as well as eating
Previous University: Ball State University (B.S); University of Virgina (M.Ed)
Research Interests: I am interested in social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of youth and adults too! Because of this, I am part of the Positive Psych Lab and work on various projects that use positive psychology and look at subjective well-being.
Hobbies / Fun: For fun I enjoy listening to house music/attending live music events, being active in the gym or outdoors with tennis, pickle ball, long boarding, walking. I love thrifting for new clothing articles because it reminds me of modern day treasure hunting and I enjoy trying new foods as well as eating
DeVohn Roman- Ph.D
Home Town: Jacksonville, Fl
Previous University: University of North Florida
Research Interests: Social Justice Research Group; Behavior Analysis in Schools
Hobbies / Fun: Trail walking, photography, exploring
Previous University: University of North Florida
Research Interests: Social Justice Research Group; Behavior Analysis in Schools
Hobbies / Fun: Trail walking, photography, exploring
Justine Sailor- Ed.S
Home Town: Gainesville, FL
Previous University: University of North Florida
Research Interests: My research interests include behavioral interventions with students with Autism, the collaboration with school psychologists and school nurses, and social emotional wellbeing on students. I am currently a part of the BAiS Lab, PAIR Lab, Social Justice Lab, and Pediatric School Psychology Lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I like to spend time with my husband and dog Daisy, watch TV shows like the office and friends, and if I have time work on various craft projects.
Previous University: University of North Florida
Research Interests: My research interests include behavioral interventions with students with Autism, the collaboration with school psychologists and school nurses, and social emotional wellbeing on students. I am currently a part of the BAiS Lab, PAIR Lab, Social Justice Lab, and Pediatric School Psychology Lab.
Hobbies / Fun: I like to spend time with my husband and dog Daisy, watch TV shows like the office and friends, and if I have time work on various craft projects.
Tom Koza- Ph.D
Home Town: Downers Grove, IL
Previous University: Lewis University
Research Interests: I am interested in researching the development and implementation of school-based mental health interventions and universal screening measures. I am currently involved in the RAISE lab.
Hobbies / Fun: Scuba diving and riding my bike.
Previous University: Lewis University
Research Interests: I am interested in researching the development and implementation of school-based mental health interventions and universal screening measures. I am currently involved in the RAISE lab.
Hobbies / Fun: Scuba diving and riding my bike.