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Research Opportunities

School psychologists have a strong foundation in research. They effectively evaluate and apply it in their practices. To prepare you for a successful career, you will be trained in the scientist-practitioner tradition at 兔子先生. Here you will learn how to employ techniques and resources for data collection, measurement, analysis, and program evaluation that support effective practices.  Students develop these research skills and apply them to their thesis research projects.

Scholarly work is an integral part of our program for both students and faculty. Our faculty are scientist-practitioners themselves, and you may be integrally involved in their research projects during your tenure at 兔子先生 too. Below you will find recent examples of our faculty and student successes in furthering their own understanding and advancing the field of school psychology.

Recent Faculty Publications

Kristy Brann, Ph.D.

  • Brann KL, Boone WJ, Splett JW, Clemons C, Bidwell SL. Development of the School Mental Health Self-Efficacy Teacher Survey Using Rasch Analysis. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment. August 2020. DOI: 
  • Brann, K.L., Baker, D., Smith-Millman, M.K., Watt, S.J., DiOrio, C. (2021). A meta-analysis of suicide prevention programs for school-aged youth, Children and Youth Services Review, Volume 121, 2021, 105826, ISSN 0190-7409, DOI: .
  • Kristy L. Brann, Brian Daniels, Sandra M. Chafouleas & Courtney A. DiOrio (2021) Usability of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessments in Schools: A Systematic Review From 2009 to 2019, School Psychology Review, DOI: 

Katherine Mezher, Ph.D.

  • McClain, M. B., Shahidullah, J. D., & Mezher, K. R. (Eds.) (2020).  New York: Springer.
  • Shahidullah, J. D., Brunson McClain, M., Azad, G., Mezher, K. R., & McIntyre, L. L. (2020.) Coordinating autism care across schools and medical settings: Considerations for school psychologists. Intervention in School and Clinic, 56(2). 
  • McClain, M.B., Shahidullah, J.D., Mezher, K.R. et al. School-Clinic Care Coordination for Youth with ASD: A National Survey of School Psychologists. J Autism Dev Disord 50, 3081–3091 (2020). . 

Amity Noltemeyer, Ph.D.

  • Noltemeyer, A., Meehan, C., Jordan, E., & Petrasek, M. (2021). Implementing statewide practices that promote student wellness and resilience (pp. 459-480). In P.J. Lazarus, S. Suldo, & B. Doll (Eds.), Fostering the emotional well-being of our youth: A school-based approach. Oxford University Press.
  • Noltemeyer, A., Huang, H., Meehan, C., Jordan, E., Morio, K., Shaw, K., Oberlin, K. (2020) Youth mental health first aid: Initial outcomes of a statewide rollout in Ohio, Journal of Applied School Psychology, 36:1, 1-19, DOI:
  • Noltemeyer, A., Palmer, K., James, A., & Petrasek, M. (2019). Disciplinary and achievement outcomes associated with school-wide PBIS implementation level. School Psychology Review, 48 (1), 81-87.

Sujay Sabnis, Ph.D.

  • Sabnis, S. & Newman, D. (2022). Epistemological diversity, constructionism, and social justice research in school psychology. School Psychology Review. Advance online publication.  
  • Sabnis, S. & Proctor, S. (2021). Use of critical theory to develop a conceptual framework for critical school psychology, School Psychology Review. Advance online publication.  
  • Sabnis, S., & Bueno Martinez, C. (2021). DisCrit: Disability critical race theory in school psychology. In S. Proctor & D. Rivera (Eds.), Critical theories for school psychology and counseling: A foundation for equity and inclusion in school-based practice. Routledge. 

Recent Student Publications

  • Wasburn-Moses, L., & Rumford, L. (in press). “Becoming the best versions of ourselves": Supporting foster youth in transition to adult life. Journal of Foster Care.
  • Brann, K. L., Daniels, B., Chafouleas, S. M., & DiOrio, C. A. (2021) Usability of social, emotional, and behavioral assessments in schools: A systematic review from 2009 to 2019, School Psychology Review.  
  • Brann, K. L., Baker, D., Smith-Millman, M. K., Watt, S. J., & DiOrio, C. (2021). A meta-analysis of suicide prevention programs for school-aged youth. Children and Youth Services Review, 121.  
  • McMahon, C.M., Linthicum, M. & Stoll, B. (2021). Developmental disability vs. neurodiverse identity: How cognitive lens affects the general public’s perceptions of autism, Disability & Society. Researchgate.net

Recent Student Presentations

  • "How Do Challenging Classroom Behaviors in a Simulated Reality Environment Affect Physiological and Psychological Responses of Pre-Service Teachers with Low and High Teacher Self-Efficacy,"
    • Bradley Davis & Dr. Darrel Davis; Virtual Poster Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists, 2021
  • "KEEP CHANGING: How to Teach, and FLIP Our Thinking of Fractions"
    • Megan Dingus, Dr. Sarah Watt; Virtual Conference at the Ohio Council for Teacher of Mathematics, 2020
  • "Secondary School Professionals' Perceptions of Barriers to Mental Health Services: A Mixed Method Exploration of Barriers"
    • Katherine Kowalski M.S., Kristy Brann Ph.D., Anthony James Ph.D.; Virtual Poster Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists, 2021