School Psychology

Jenna Bednar is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She received her BS in Psychology and minors in neuroscience and Spanish from Wisconsin Lutheran College. Jenna discovered her passion for creating acceptance and advocacy for children throughout her experience as an Advanced Registered Behavior Technician and in leading initiatives serving children with autism. She is part of Project CASTLE that provides specific training on supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Her interests include ABA, early identification and intervention for students with autism, cultural responsiveness, and development of inclusive school environments.

Jacob Wintrone is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. He attended UW-Madison as an undergraduate, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in education. Before joining the School Psychology program, he worked as a special education and behavior assistant with the Madison Metropolitan School District. His interests include resilience-building programs. social-emotional learning, and positive school climate.

Grace Rubenzer is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. Grace attended the University of South Carolina where she majored in experimental psychology and history. Grace is a participant in the Project SPACE grant at UW-Madison. Her interests include school mental health and the provision of culturally responsive mental health care for students.

Erin Sullivan is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She completed a BA in Biology and Psychology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, with her thesis focusing on ACEs (adverse childhood experiences), substance abuse in adolescents, and interventions. Erin was a clinical research coordinator at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center following graduation, which included working with patients and guiding them through the clinical trial process. Her interests in the school psychology field include school mental health and early intervention.

Earl Salmons is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. He received his undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Denver. Prior to beginning this program, he worked as a case manager at Mental Health Center of Denver and at Journey Mental Health in Madison, WI.

Anna Keebler is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She received a B.A. in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Hispanic Studies from Illinois Wesleyan University. While completing her bachelor’s degree, Anna worked as a teaching assistant in statistics and participated in a program called the Mental Health Immersion Semester, where she examined various aspects of community mental health care. She is currently working as a research assistant with Drs. Eklund and Kilgus to evaluate Check-In/Check-Out as a Tier 2 intervention. Anna’s academic interests include early identification and intervention and trauma-informed care.