Thursday, June 3
Noon-1:15pm EST
Title: School Psychology and Social Justice: Conceptual Foundations and Tools for Practice
Abstract: In this session, we will review major concepts from our book, School Psychology and Social Justice. School psychology practice does not exist in a vacuum and is not value-neutral. Utilizing case examples and concrete suggestions, a critical yet hopeful vision of ways in which school psychologists can work to achieve positive outcomes for students, families, schools, and society is provided. While the book is focused on school psychology, it is applicable to any education profession that wishes to engage in socially just practice.
Facilitators:
Dr. Antoinette Miranda
Interim Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning
Professor, Department of Educational Studies
College of Education and Human Ecology
The Ohio State University
Dr. Kisha Radliff
Associate Professor, Department of Educational Studies
Program Chair, Department of Educational Studies
College of Education and Human Ecology
The Ohio State University
Biographies:
Antoinette Miranda, PhD (she/her) is a professor of School Psychology in the Department of Educational Studies, College of Education and Human Ecology, at The Ohio State University. She was the first recipient (2014) of the William H. and Laceryjette V. Casto Professorship in Interprofessional Education in honor of Henry and Ruth Leuchter and Van Bogard and Geraldine Dunn. Her research interests include developing effective interventions with at-risk children in urban settings, consultation services in urban settings and the development of racial identity and its relationship to academic achievement. She is a past president of the Ohio School Psychologist Association and Trainers of School Psychologists. She also was the secretary for the Council of Directors of School Psychology Programs. She was the 2014 recipient of the TSP Outstanding Trainer of the Year Award.
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Kisha Radliff, PhD, LP (she/her) is an associate professor in the school psychology program at The Ohio State University. She teaches the mental health sequence, school neuropsychology course and the school-based and clinical-based practica.
Dr. Radliff completed her internship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a post-doctoral residency in private practice, primarily working with children, adolescents and their families, and collaborating with teachers and other professionals to address mental health issues. She is committed to social justice issues, particularly in the context of mental health and school psychology training.
Dr. Radliff is on the editorial board of the Journal of School Violence and an ad-hoc reviewer for School Psychology Review. She has authored various articles and book chapters related to bullying, relational aggression and social justice. She also has provided numerous paper and poster presentations locally, regionally and nationally at various professional conferences related to child and adolescent mental health issues.
