Kathryn Costello is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She graduated from NYU with a degree in psychology and a minor in disability studies. Before returning to school, she worked at a day program for adults with autism providing continuing education and job training. She is part of the Project CASTLE grant, which provides specific training on supporting children with autism spectrum disorder. Her interest in the field involves ensuring children with disabilities receive an equitable and positive education experience.
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Dantluri, Shaila
Shaila Dantluri is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She earned her BS in Developmental Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. While completing her undergraduate degree, Shaila worked as an assistant preschool teacher and mental health helpline specialist. She also completed developmental screenings at an early childhood education center. Shaila’s professional interests include mental and behavioral health, school readiness, and early childhood intervention. She is particularly interested in serving students and families in urban settings. Shaila is currently a scholar in Project SPACE where she partners with Madison Metropolitan School District to emphasize culturally-responsive school mental health.
Dufek, Darrell
Darrell Dufek is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.
Esterly, Zoe
Zoe Esterly is an Educational Specialist student within the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She completed her BA at St. Olaf College in Psychology with concentrations in Linguistics and Education. She received her license in teaching English as a Second Language. Her interests include supporting multilingual students and trauma informed care. Zoe is a scholar in Project SPACE, a grant in partnership with Madison Metropolitan School District that focuses on culturally responsive school mental health.
Fajemirokun, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Fajemirokun is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.
Gauthier, Megan
Megan Gauthier is an Educational Psychology student within the Department of Educational Psychology. She completed her BS at UW-Madison in Psychology with a certificate in Educational Services. She worked as a behavior technician and a respite care specialist in the Madison community, as well as a research assistant in the Prejudice and Intergroup Relations Lab/Social Kids lab while completing her bachelor’s degree. Megan is a scholar in Project SPACE, a grant in partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District that prepares graduate students to provide culturally responsive and equitable mental health services in schools. Her other interests include social and emotional learning and positive behavior supports in schools.
Gok, Selin
Selin Gok is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.
Harford, Maddie
Maddie Harford is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where she also completed a minor in At-Risk Child and Youth Care. Maddie is deeply committed to advocating for youth with disabilities, striving to ensure they receive high-quality and accessible education. Furthermore, she is a scholar in Project LEADSS (Leading Educators to Advance School-Based Services in Mental Health). This is a training grant aimed at preparing future school psychologists and social workers in the domains of school mental health practices, crisis intervention, and leadership skills pertinent to interdisciplinary school mental health teams.
Jennings Greenlee, Kasheah
Kasheah Jennings is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She earned her BA from UW-Milwaukee where she majored in Education. She taught 7th-grade English, conducted reading and math interventions, and participated on the PBIS Leadership team. She is a Project SPACE scholar which emphasizes culturally responsive mental health services. Kasheah’s current research interests include culturally responsive interventions, family and school partnerships, and educational inequities for marginalized individuals.
Johnson, Annika
Annika Johnson is an Educational Specialist Student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She earned her BA in Psychology and Educational Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While completing her bachelor’s degree, Annika served as a research assistant in the Learning, Cognition, and Development Lab, where she studied how children acquire new vocabulary, and also worked as an assistant preschool teacher. Her research interests include social-emotional learning, early intervention, and building family-school partnerships.