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School Psychology (SPY)
current members
1st Year Cohort
Chandra Carter is a first-year School Psychology doctoral student. She is a native of Upper Marlboro, MD and is the eldest of four siblings. Chandra obtained a bachelors degree in Psychology from Xavier University in Louisiana and had the opportunity to conduct behavioral research in Sierra Leone, West Africa during the process. Currently working with Dr. Amy Reschly, Chandra is interested in examining the effects of early childhood stressors on academic engagement and high school completion. Outside the classroom, you can easily find her grooving to music or watching independent movies.
Jaimi Donald is originally from Seneca, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Clemson University in 2008. During college, she worked at a summer program for children with autism, which began her interest in school psychology. Jaimi came to UGA to work with Dr. Jon Campbell on his autism research. Her specific interests include the experience of parents of children with ASDs, children with autism of low SES and in rural areas, and peer attitudes toward children with autism. Outside of academics, Jaimi enjoys cooking, music, politics, and spending time with her fiancé Zach and her dog Peanut.
Rebecca is a first year student in the doctoral program. She got her BA from the University of Virginia and her MA from our very own Department of Educational Psychology. She is currently working with Dr. Reschly, looking at dropout ages and rates across states, and Dr. Cramond, looking at gifted students who have dropped out of high school. When she is not running around Aderhold, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She lives in Atlanta with her husband Michael and their cat, Cash.
Laura Morena was born and raised in Lilburn, GA. She received her B.S. in psychology from the University of Georgia. As a first year in the school psychology program, she is working with Dr. Scott Ardoin with research on reading prosody.
Ethan Schilling is originally from Connecticut and received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut. After working for a while as a research assistant, he received a master's degree in psychoanalytic developmental psychology from the Anna Freud Centre in London. Further research and professional interests in school psychology (primarily in students with special needs and/or those with pediatric health problems) led him to pursue his PhD in the field. He is currently working with Dr. Michele Lease and hopes to be able to combine his interests in both school and pediatric psychology in exploring issues relevant to this population within the schooling environment (such as social/peer group variables and issues of adjustment). In his spare time, Ethan likes to read, watch movies (especially independent/artsy films), and loves music. He also likes to play golf when his frustration with his developing game doesn't get the best of him.
2nd Year Cohort
John Ross Brown is a second year Ph.D student in the School Psychology program. He graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA in May of 2007 with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in sociology. He now resides in Athens and lives with his fiancée, Kara. John is interested in studying the intricacies of adolescent peer relationships and is currently investigating the development of romantic relationships in young adolescents. In his free time, he likes to read, exercise, play videogames and watch college football – GO DAWGS!
Aila Dommestrup is a second year student in the school psychology program. She is from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in psychology and sociology. Her research interests include early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders, parent training and family functioning. She is currently working with her advisor, Dr. Campbell, and will soon begin work with Dr. Gast on his Collaborative Personnel Preparation in Autism (COPPA) project.
Courtney Glueck is a second-year student from Baton Rouge, LA. She recieved her B.S. in psychology from Louisiana State University in 2007. Currently, her research interests fall in the area of school-family partnerships, and she has recently begun work on her master's thesis, examining the impact parent and teacher expectations can have on children in school. She is also excited to be starting her practicum in the School Psychology Clinic this year. Outside of school, some of Courtney's interests include music, dancing, and watching TV.
Matthew Lovelace is a second-year student in the School Psychology Program. Before finishing his BA in psychology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he took some time to pursue an interest in Italian language, culture and literature, studying for a year at l’Universitàdegli Studi di Urbino in Italy. After graduation, curiosity about abnormal psychology led him to employment in New Hampshire as a special education teacher at a residential treatment center, where he worked primarily with middle and high school boys with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. This unique experience sparked his interest in education and convinced him to pursue a degree in school psychology. Currently, Matthew is teaching an undergraduate educational psychology course, and under the direction of Dr. Amy Reschly, he is working toward his Master’s thesis, through which he is investigating student engagement indicators’ potential in predicting educational outcomes. Matthew’s main interest outside of education and psychology is music, and when not taking in a show downtown, he tries his own hand at songwriting.
Prior to coming to the University of Georgia, Jaclyn Wetherington received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in exercise and sport sciences from the University of Florida. Following graduation, she spent two years working as a research assistant for a non-profit organization dedicated to understanding learning differences in Chapel Hill, NC. Currently, she works with Dr. Lease and is interested in research related to social pragmatics, peer relations, and neurodevelopment. In her spare time, she enjoys running, flag football, tennis, and chocolate.
3rd Year Cohort
Katie King-Vogel is in her third year of the program. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Western Carolina University. She works with Amy Reschly and Randy Kamphaus in the area of behavioral progress monitoring and problem solving. Her career goal is to teach psychology at the college level. She is not all work though! Katie and her husband have just had their first child and spend all of their time watching her grow and learn.
Mary Lutz is a 3rd year student in the School Psychology program. She is currently doing practicum in the School Psychology Clinic and working on her master’s thesis. Mary works with Drs. Lease and Martin and her research interests include the development of child temperament/personality and relationships with the peer group. Mary is a native of Brentwood, TN and got her Bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She enjoys hiking, playing softball and football, photography, and good food.
Karen Sandberg is a third year student from Columbia, SC. She completed her B.S. at Furman University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. Currently, her research focuses on appropriate assessment of English Learners, as well as summer learning loss of reading achievement. Karen participated in a study abroad to Costa Rica that focused on multiculturalism in the classroom and teaching English to speakers of other languages. Outside of school, Karen spends her time traveling, jogging, working in the yard, and reading.
4th Year Cohort
Lindsay Masland graduated from Wake Forest University with a BA and MA in Psychology, and she is currently a 4th year in the School Psych Program with a minor in Statistics. She spends part of her academic time as an Assistant Journal Editor for Educational Technology Research and Development and as an outside evaluator for several grants through the Department of Education that target the augmentation of student achievement. The rest of her academic time is filled with work on a dissertation regarding peer influences on academic motivation with her advisor, Dr. Lease. Lindsay is also currently serving as the president of GREPIT. In her free time, she enjoys musical theater, her husband, her two dogs, blogging about everything she cooks, and anything craft-related, including her side business creating personalized stationery and gifts.
Matt Segall is a 4th year doctoral student in the School Psychology program. He is currently teaching EPSY 2130: Exploring Learning & Teaching (otherwise known as Intro to Ed Psyc), co-leading a social skills and support group for young adults with Asperger's syndrome, and conducting research for his dissertation. Matt's research interests focus on inclusive education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, particularly on the attitudes, knowledge, and placement decisions of education professionals. Similarly, Matt's clinical interests are in the area of education for students with ASD, and he recently completed a practicum experience at the Emory Autism Center in Atlanta. After growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, Matt completed his undergraduate studies in psychology at The University of Virginia.
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