EdS Student

Gabby Abrams is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.

Hayley Bates is a second-year Educational Specialist Student with the School Psychology Program in the Department of Educational Psychology. She received a BA in Psychological and Brain Sciences & Educational Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. While earning her bachelor’s degrees, Hayley volunteered as a peer mental health counselor after completing 100 hours of training to gain skills in supporting a diverse student body with a range of mental health concerns. She also worked as an educational interventionist, implementing individualized intervention plans for PreK-12th-grade students with neurodevelopmental disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and logic. Hayley is particularly interested in supporting positive identity development for marginalized students, implementing inclusive practices in schools, and early academic intervention.

Rose Beacham is an Educational Specialist student with the School Psychology Program in the Department of Educational Psychology.  

Rebecca (Becca) Bogucke is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and Sociology from Ripon College. During her undergraduate career, she studied emotional contagion across developmental stages in the Infant and Children’s Cognition Lab. Becca worked as a Registered Behavior Technician throughout her undergraduate career and afterward in the Oshkosh area. She is currently an early childhood educator in Cottage Grove.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alex Ciaramitaro is an Educational Specialist student with the School Psychology Program in the Department of Educational Psychology.

Alivia Cook is an Educational Specialist student within the Department of Educational Psychology. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University, where she received her bachelor’s in psychology with minors in childhood studies, communication sciences and disorders, and nutrition. As an undergraduate, Alivia volunteered at a local children’s hospital, supporting children and their families during stays. She has worked for many years with youth in summer camps, early education settings, and as a substitute teacher. She is a scholar in Project SPACE, which is a grant that has partnered with Madison Metropolitan School District to train school psychologists to provide culturally responsive mental health support in schools. Her interests include trauma-informed practices, school climate, and family-school community collaboration.