EdS Student

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.

Elizabeth Fajemirokun is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.

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.

Selin Gok is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.

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.

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.

Olivia Kamer is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area 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. Her interests include literacy, 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.

Grace (Gracie) Kleiser is an Educational Specialist student in the School Psychology area within the Department of Educational Psychology.