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Dr. Amy Fisher received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Kentucky in August 2020. Prior, Dr. Fisher worked in both public and private school settings as a school psychologist. She returned to school to focus on research related to educational equity in special education. Her work draws from disability studies and critical race theories to show how racism and ableism are intertwined within the educational system. She is currently completing postdoctoral clinical hours in a psychological service private practice near Louisville, KY.
Dr. Chelsea Arsenault graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2019 with a Ph.D. in School Psychology. She completed her undergraduate studies at Castleton University in Vermont. She has experience in implementing academic and behavioral interventions, working within multidisciplinary teams, and providing group and individual counseling to children and adolescents. She is currently employed as a School Psychologist at White Mountains Regional School District in New Hampshire. Her research interest includes underserved populations, racial microaggressions, and white identity development.
Fisher, A., Fisher, S., Jacob, R., Arsenault, C., & Barnes-Najor, J. (In Press). The protective role of ethnic identity on the relationship between school climate and self-esteem for african american adolescents. School Psychology Review.
Hannah Huang is a third-year undergraduate student studying Biology and Public Health at the University of Georgia. She currently works as an undergraduate research assistant for Dr. Sycarah Fisher and is planning to head to medical school after undergrad to pursue an MD/MPH. She has research interests in race-based disparities in health and academic achievement and optimizing school-based mental health interventions for at-risk, low-income minority youth.
Libby Day is a first-year student in the School Psychology PhD program. She graduated from Belmont University with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Education. While receiving her undergraduate degree she worked in the Hemmeter Project Lab at Vanderbilt University studying social-emotional development and coaching support for teachers. As a graduate student, she is currently working with Dr. Fisher as a research assistant and is pursuing becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Libby's current research interests include Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), self regulation and resiliency factors.