Gabby Abrams is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.
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Bates, Hayley
Hayley Bates is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.
Bednar, Jenna
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.
Bogucke, Rebecca (Becca)
Rebecca (Becca) Bogucke is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.
Botting, SJ
SJ Botting is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. SJ graduated from UW-Madison with a BA in Psychology and Spanish and worked in the Madison community in not-for-profit finance before returning to pursue a degree in school psychology. They are a scholar of Project SPACE which provides specialized training for culturally responsive mental health services. SJ’s interests in the field also include social emotional learning, inclusive school climate, and family-school partnerships.
Bowman, Claire
Claire Bowman is an Educational Specialist student within the Department of Educational Psychology. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Education Studies from UW-Madison. During her undergraduate degree, she researched youth academic performance in the Cognitive Development and Communication Lab. Before returning to school, Claire worked as a teacher for MMSD’s Intensive Intervention Programming, working with students with extreme behavioral challenges. Claire’s interests include improving school mental health, enhancing school safety, and preventing the school-to-prison-pipeline through early intervention and trauma-informed practices.
Bruno, Mariana
Mariana Bruno is an Educational Specialist student within the Department of Educational Psychology. She received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and Psychology with minors in Social Work and Education at Florida State University. Growing up mostly in Latin America and being fully bilingual shaped Mariana’s passion towards providing culturally comprehensive services in the field of school psychology. During her undergraduate degree, she worked in various research facilities focused on providing evidence-based supports in reading interventions and for students with ADHD. Mariana’s interests include supporting culturally comprehensive services in schools, social and emotional learning, early intervention, and trauma-informed practices.
Burke, Audrey
Audrey Burke is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She completed her BA at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Psychology and Education Policy with a certificate in Chicano/Latino Studies. While completing her undergraduate degree, Audrey was a research assistant within the Educational Neuroscience Lab working on a project that explored how children understand and self-report pretend play behaviors. Her current research interests include school-based mental health practices and family-school-community collaboration impacts on school climate. Audrey is a scholar in Project LEADSS, where she receives specialized training on collaboration between school psychologists and school social workers.
Church, Macayla
Macayla Church is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and Spanish, along with a certificate in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Through her work in restorative justice and special education, Macayla developed a strong interest in mental health and trauma-informed disciplinary practices in schools. She is a scholar in Project LEADSS, which focuses on advancing evidence-based practices in school mental health, supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Cook, Alivia
Alivia Cook is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.