Current School Psychology Graduate Students
June Preast
Originally from Wilmington, NC, I earned my B.S. in Neuroscience, M.A. in School Psychology, and Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology degrees from East Carolina University. While at Mizzou, I participated in the research labs of Drs. Matt Burns and Chad Rose. Currently, I am a doctoral intern with the North Kansas City School District. Prior to attending the University of Missouri, I practiced school psychology for 2 years in Eastern North Carolina.
Lisa Aguilar
I am originally from Chicago, IL. I earned a B.A. in Psychology from Ripon College. At Mizzou, I serve as Vice President for Four Directions: Indigenous Peoples & Allies organization, GRA for Dr. Burns, and Mental Health Professional for the Shared Services for Schools Mental Health grant with Dr. Maras. Currenly, I am a teaching assistant for Dr. Burns' Educational Interventions course. My research interests include academic interventions, multicultural competency, and indigenous and at-risk populations.
Helen Young
I am from the west-suburbs of Chicago received my undergraduate degree at Mizzou. I have been submersed in and exposed to graduate level experiences since the day I interviewed for the program. My research interests include academic interventions and promotion of mental health in schools. I chose to attend the University of Missouri because of the support that I knew I would receive, and the exposure I would gain as well. I have been pushed outside of my comfort zone, doing more than I thought I would be able to, with support of faculty and peers every step of the way. If you are looking to be challenged, and to gain career-relevant experiences from day one, this is a program to pursue!
I am from the west-suburbs of Chicago received my undergraduate degree at Mizzou. I have been submersed in and exposed to graduate level experiences since the day I interviewed for the program. My research interests include academic interventions and promotion of mental health in schools. I chose to attend the University of Missouri because of the support that I knew I would receive, and the exposure I would gain as well. I have been pushed outside of my comfort zone, doing more than I thought I would be able to, with support of faculty and peers every step of the way. If you are looking to be challenged, and to gain career-relevant experiences from day one, this is a program to pursue!
Lizzie McCollom
I am a first-year doctoral student in School Psychology from Kansas City, MO. For undergrad, I attended Loyola University New Orleans where I received a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Latin American Studies. This year, I am serving as a Site Coordinator for A Way With Words & Numbers, as well as a Research Assistant for Dr. Matt Burns. My research interests include early literacy interventions with ELL (English Language Learner) students and school outreach to families of ELL students.
Jared Izumi
Jared is a second year graduate student in the School Psychology Program. He received his B.A in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and his Ed.S. in School Psychology from Chapman University. Jared is interested in studying early identification and intervention for emotional and behavioral disorders. He is also interested in implementation of multi-tiered systems of support.
Crystal Taylor
I received my undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and worked as an RA at UNC - Chapel Hill. Although my adviser is Dr. Steve Kilgus I am a part of Dr. Matt Burns research team and my research interests include systems level supports through universal screening, early identification, and early interventions for students with academic and behavioral difficulties. Specifically, I am interested in understanding how we can use assessments to inform interventions to improve behavioral and academic outcomes in elementary students.
Meaghan Pearson
I am an undergraduate statistics and sociology major at the University of Missouri. Currently, as a McNair Scholar, I am studying how age, gender and mathematical ability interact to affect expectancy and task selection for mathematics. In the future I hope to create a deeper of understanding and provide more statistics on how girls of color perceive their mathematical abilities in order to further understand their lack of representation in scientific and mathematical fields.
I am an undergraduate statistics and sociology major at the University of Missouri. Currently, as a McNair Scholar, I am studying how age, gender and mathematical ability interact to affect expectancy and task selection for mathematics. In the future I hope to create a deeper of understanding and provide more statistics on how girls of color perceive their mathematical abilities in order to further understand their lack of representation in scientific and mathematical fields.
Mallory Stevens
I am from St. Louis and received my undergraduate degree in psychology at Mizzou. Currently, I am a first-year educational specialist student in the School Psychology program. I work as a site coordinator at A Way with Words and Numbers and I am working to become more involved in research within our department. I'm interested in studying and working with students with developmental disabilities (i.e., Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, etc.). Specifically, how to increase their academic and social performance and outcomes.
Alumni
Kristy Warmbold-Brann
I am a fifth year student on internship with Livingston County Special Services Unit with Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium. I currently live in Bloomington, IL and work in Livingston County. On internship, I complete school-based assessments, deliver academic and mental health interventions, and consult with teachers and school systems. My research interests include tiered school mental health and integrating academic and behavioral assessment and intervention. Please feel free to email me at klwhfb@mail.missouri.edu with questions related to the School Psychology program at Mizzou.
I am a fifth year student on internship with Livingston County Special Services Unit with Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium. I currently live in Bloomington, IL and work in Livingston County. On internship, I complete school-based assessments, deliver academic and mental health interventions, and consult with teachers and school systems. My research interests include tiered school mental health and integrating academic and behavioral assessment and intervention. Please feel free to email me at klwhfb@mail.missouri.edu with questions related to the School Psychology program at Mizzou.
