EdS Student

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.

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.

Olivia Kamer is an Educational Specialist student within the Department of Educational Psychology. She received bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Linguistics from William & Mary. Prior to entering the Educational Specialist program, she served as a reading interventionist and clinician. She currently works as a project assistant with Drs. Katie Eklund and Steve Kilgus on a project that is examining the effectiveness of the Check-In/Check-Out intervention. Her interests include school and community collaboration and school mental health.

Anne Kim is an Educational Specialist in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology. She completed her BA at California State University, Long Beach in Communication Studies. She has previously worked as a counseling intern at a nonprofit organization. Her interests include internalizing concerns in children and adolescents, social and emotional learning, and dismantling barriers for marginalized students. She is a scholar in Project SPACE , receiving specialized training in culturally responsive practices and equitable school mental health.

Payton Kuenzi 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 Spanish. While completing her undergraduate degree, she held various roles working with children, including serving as a Counselor and Director at Camp Minikani. This experience, along with others, has influenced her interests in the field of School Psychology, particularly in trauma-informed practices, family-school-community partnerships, and culturally responsive interventions.

Caitlyn Lynch is an Educational Specialist student within the Department of Educational Psychology. She completed her BA at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Psychology, and obtained certificates in Criminal Justice, Disability Rights and Services, and Educational Services. 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 school, family, and community collaboration, social justice, and culturally responsive interventions.