Workshop 4

Presenter Bio: Shane R. Jimerson, PhD is a Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Jimerson is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and recognized by The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress as a Board Certified Expert and Diplomat, and is included in their international registry of Experts in Traumatic Stress with specialization in working with children, families, and schools. His international professional and scholarly activities, including over 400 publications, aim to advance and promote science, practice, and policy relevant social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, and school psychology, in an effort to benefit children, families, and communities across the country and throughout the world. Dr. Jimerson is currently the Editor-in-Chief of School Psychology Review, and he was recently the Editor-in-Chief and then Senior Editor for International Science for the School Psychology journal. He was recently President of the International School Psychology Association (2013-2019), was recently President of Division 16 (School Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (2011-2013) and was recently President of the Society for the Study of School Psychology (2019-2021). During the past few years, Dr. Jimerson has received numerous honors, including; the Outstanding International Psychologist Award from the APA Div52, the Tom Oakland Distinguished Mid-Career Scholar Award from the APA Div16, the Outstanding Trainer Award, from the TSP, the Sandra Goff Lifetime Achievement Award from the CASP, as well as Outstanding International Scholar Award from the ISPA, an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Liege, Belgium, and the Senior Scientist Award from the APA Div16, and the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from NASP.

Presenter Bio: Alessandra Mittelstet, is a Doctoral student in the school psychology program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her interests and areas of emphasis include early intervention, school climate, and grade retention. Throughout her graduate studies, she has been actively engaged as a teaching assistant and teaching associate. She has been serving elementary schools in local districts for a number of years.

Presenter Bio: Lakhvir Kaur, is a Doctoral student in the school psychology program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She received her Masters degree and credential in school psychology in 2021 from California State University, San Bernardino. Currently, she is serving as a Diversity Affairs Chair in the Division 16 of American Psychological Association’s Student Affiliates of School Psychology (SASP) Board. Her interests and areas of emphasis include examining school climate perception and mental health outcomes among Asian Indian (i.e., Sikh) children and developing appropriate school-based interventions and practices. Furthermore, she is interested in exploring English Language Learner’s representation in Special Education, specifically regarding identification and placement. She is also a UCSB Project TEAMS fellow, which focuses on promoting mental health and equity among students.

Presenter Bio: Shemiyah Holland, is a Doctoral student in the school psychology program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She received her Masters degree and credential in school psychology in 2019 from Bowie State University. Following graduation, she was a practicing school psychologist in Maryland. Her interests and areas of emphasis include student engagement, positive peer and teacher relationships, prevention and early intervention services, and culturally responsive practices. She is also a UCSB Project TEAMS fellow, which focuses on promoting mental health and equity among students.