Core Faculty

Deborah K. Kundert, PhD, NCSP

Associate Professor

Licensed Psychologist

University of Wisconsin

Prior to joining the faculty at University at Albany in 1986, Dr. Kundert was on the faculty at Oklahoma State University and worked as a practicing school psychologist. Currently serving as Director of the School Psychology program, her major research interests relate to training issues and practice in school psychology, and she has published a variety of journal articles and book chapters on these topics. A licensed psychologist, she completed post-doctoral training in child and adult neuropsychology, and consults with a local agency. She teaches courses in Psychoeducational Assessment, Developmental Neuropsychology, Personality, and Field Training.


David N. Miller, PhD

Associate Professor

Certified School Psychologist

Lehigh University

Dr. Miller joined the faculty in 2004 after working as a school psychologist in both public and alternative school settings. His research and teaching interests focus on the school-based prevention and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems and the promotion of mental health and wellness in children and adolescents. He is especially interested in youth suicidal behavior and related child and adolescent internalizing problems, particularly issues in school-based suicide prevention. He has authored several journal articles and book chapters on these topics, and is author of the book Child and Adolescent Suicidal Behavior: School-Based Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention (2011) and lead author of Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Self-Injury at School (2010). Courses taught by Dr. Miller include Introduction to School Psychology, Behavioral Consultation and Intervention, Developmental Psychopathology, Prevention and Health Promotion, and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy.



Stacy A.S. Williams, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Dr. Williams joined the faculty in 2005 and has previous experience as a school psychologist. A licensed psychologist, she is a clinical assistant professor and the Director of Field Training. Dr. Williams teaches courses in Cognitive Assessment, Instructional Consultation and Intervention, and Field Training. Her major area of interest is developing effective reading interventions for all students. Her other areas of interest include identifying environmental factors that can aid in the achievement of African-American students, determining if high stakes assessment motivates or alienates African-American students, and examining the achievement paradox in the African-American community



Sandra Romano

Secretary

(518) 442-5052

sromano@albany.edu

 

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