Nashya Linares is a doctoral student in the School Psychology program within the Department of Educational Psychology, under the mentorship of Dr. Stephen Kilgus.
School Psychology
Bucky’s Classroom Star: Helping 7th graders across the state prepare for college
By Serena Wang Stephanie Kressin of UW–Madison’s Bucky’s Classroom team meets with 7th-grade students at Maplewood Middle School in Menasha, Wisconsin. (Photo: Bryce Richter) In her five years working for University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Bucky’s Classroom program, …
Lauren Knuckey and Sahian Cruz, School Psychology students, receive 2025 Kratochwill Award
Two School Psychology PhD students, Lauren Knuckey and Sahian Cruz, were each awarded a 2025 Thomas R. Kratochwill Dissertation Award to Advance Prevention and Intervention Sciences. Lauren writes, “I am grateful to have received the …
Ed Psych students receive School of Education and Department awards
The Educational Psychology department is proud to recognize several students who recently received awards: Lauren Knuckey, School Psychology PhD student, received a 2024 Thora Wick Homme Memorial Scholarship from the School of Education. Lauren writes, …
UW-Madison’s Eklund appears on PBS NewsHour to discuss shortage of mental health professionals in schools
Katie Eklund appeared on PBS NewsHour recently for a report titled, “Student-led network helps address shortage of mental health professionals in schools.” The report is part of the series, “Early Warnings: America’s Youth Mental Health …
School Mental Health Collaborative featured on WAOW
Wausau ABC affiliate WAOW spotlighted the School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC) recently, led by UW–Madison’s Stephen Kilgus, Katie Eklund, and Andy Garbacz. From left, Eklund, Garbacz, and Kilgus The story, headlined “UW–Madison guides new national …
UW-Madison to lead new national center addressing lack of school mental health providers
By Karen Rivedal, WCER Communications UW–Madison education researchers have been awarded a 4-year, $10.4 million federal contract to launch and operate a national center to expand and improve the country’s school-based mental health workforce of …
Yusuf, Temi
Temi Yusuf is a doctoral student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She is advised by Dr. Andy Garbacz. Before her graduate studies, she received dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and Secondary Education from the University of Michigan. Temi’s research interests include family-school-community partnerships and developing culturally sensitive adaptations for interventions.
McConnell, Josh
Josh is a doctoral student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. Josh received his BSc in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Calgary. Prior to attending UW-Madison, Josh worked at Springbank Psychology, a Canadian private practice specializing in neurodevelopmental-related clinical concerns. Josh’s research is focused on identifying intelligence patterns within the Autistic brain, using both network-based approaches and examination of clinical assessment data. His clinical focus lies in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, with specific emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability.
Coleman, Neicy
Neicy Coleman is a doctoral student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She received her BA in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from the University of Memphis. Her primary research interests include the development and implementation of trauma-informed interventions for adolescents in marginalized communities. Additionally, she is interested in adolescents within the juvenile justice system, family-school partnerships, and liberation psychology. Neicy is a member of the Resilience Education Program (REP) and the School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC).