Our Leadership
Beth Doll Professor, School Psychology Program, Training Director for the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology (NICPP)
Students
Farya Haider
My name is Farya Haider and I am originally from Elmhurst, Illinois. For undergrad, I studied Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and then went on to do my masters at Loyola University Chicago. I am currently a PhD student in the school psychology program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. My research interests include mental health, family-school collaboration, early intervention, autism spectrum disorders, and applied behavior analysis. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, strength training, trying new restaurants, and going for walks in parks. Feel free to reach out to me with anything at fhaider2@huskers.unl.edu.
Kyle Bizal
My name is Kyle Bizal and I am from Lincoln, Nebraska. I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and I am currently a school psychology Ph.D. student at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. My research interests include family-school collaboration, intellectual/developmental disabilities, resilient classrooms, and trauma-informed support. I enjoy cooking, gardening, and boardgames. Ebizal2@huskers.unl.edu.
Abril Rangel-Pacheco
My name is Abril Rangel-Pacheco and I’m from Omaha, Nebraska. I graduated from Creighton University with a bachelor's degree in psychology, with minors in biology and Spanish and Hispanic studies and I’m currently a PhD student in the School Psychology program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. My research interests include resilience and achievement in Latino/a/x youth and adolescents, mixed-status families, and school-based mental health services. I enjoy spending time and eating with friends and family, running outdoors, and playing with my dog, Captain. You can contact me at arangel-pacheco2@huskers.unl.edu.
Emma Bragg
My name is Emma Bragg and I am an Ed.S. student in the School Psychology program. I grew up in Kearney, Nebraska and graduated from Creighton University in 2021. There, I majored in both Elementary Education and Psychology. My research interests include youth mental health, classroom resiliency, and supporting teachers with diverse student needs. I love to cook, bake, and play sudoku on my phone. Please reach out to me with any questions at ebragg3@huskers.unl.edu.
Cara White
I am a second-year doctoral student in the School Psychology Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I was also fortunate enough to have attended undergrad at UNL where I majored in Psychology and minored in Sociology. My primary research interests focus on the experiences of adolescents from underrepresented groups, particularly those who have diverse/expansive sexual orientations and/or genders. Additionally, I am interested in wellness and resilience promotion for those with overlapping or marginalized social identities. I am committed to using the research and advocacy skills developed in this program to promote social change and equity. If you have any questions or just want to chat, please email me at cara.jack@huskers.unl.edu.
Sara Luedders (she/her)
My name is Sara Luedders, and I am from Gretna, NE. I attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for my undergraduate degree in psychology, and I am excited to be back as a first year Ed.S. student in the School Psychology program. My research interests include youth mental health and fostering positive classroom environments. In my free time I enjoy making coffee, riding my bike, and spending time with friends. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at sara.luedders@huskers.unl.edu.
Lucy Okrasinski
My name is Lucy Okrasinski, and I’m an Ed.S student here at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am originally from Des Plaines, Illinois, and received my bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University. While there I majored in Psychology and minored in Children’s Studies. My research interests include youth mental health, developing positive learning environments, and trauma-informed school practices. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, laying in my hammock, and binge-watching reality television. If you have any questions about Lincoln, the program, or anything else, feel free to email me at lokrasinski2@huskers.unl.edu.
Fabianne Gondim (she/her)
My name is Fabianne Gondim, but everyone calls me Fabi. I am from Salvador, BA, Brazil. I have two B.A.s in Languages with Teacher Certification, majors in Portuguese Language & English and Portuguese as a Foreign Language, both from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) in my home city. I also have an M.A. in Educational Psychology with a specialization in School Psychology from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL). I am currently a PhD student in the School Psychology program at UNL. My main research interest is the academic resilience of maltreated children, but I am also interested in studying school-based tier 1 mental health interventions and wellness promotion and Autism Spectrum Disorder school-based interventions. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, reading books, listening to music, and watching TV series and YouTube videos. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at fgondim@huskers.unl.edu.
Michaela Pierson (she/her)
My name is Michaela Pierson and I am from Harristown, Illinois. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Illinois State University with a minor in Cognitive Science-Linguistics. I am a second-year student in the school psychology doctoral program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. My research interests primarily include the social skills, peer relationships, and friendships of children with neurodevelopmental and behavior disorders. I also really enjoy teaching and hope to do so at a university upon graduation. In my free time I love spending time out in nature, having movie nights, and hanging out with my extra-toed cat! Please feel free to reach out with any questions at mpierson3@huskers.unl.edu.
Hannah Schulhof
My name is Hannah Schulhof and I am an Ed. S student in the School Psychology Program. I am from Simi Valley, California. I came to Lincoln in 2018 to pursue my bachelor’s degree in psychology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln with minors in child, youth, and family studies and educational psychology. My research interests include youth mental health, social emotional learning in a school setting, and supporting teachers with diverse student needs. I love to read, watch reality TV, and spend time with my friends.
Camryn Steckelberg
My name is Camryn Steckelberg and I am an Ed.S student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am a long-time Nebraska resident as I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and earned my Bachelor of Arts from UNL as well. During my undergraduate career, I majored in Psychology and minored in Child, Youth, and Family Studies hoping to capitalize on my two passions. My research interests include early childhood, autism spectrum disorder, and fostering a resilient and culturally responsive school climate. In my free time I enjoy making art, cooking new recipes, and petting my cats. Feel free to reach out with any questions at camryn@huskers.unl.edu
Sutton Marvin
My name is Sutton Marvin and I am in the School Psychology PhD program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am originally from Austin, Texas, but came to UNL to be part of the swim team during my undergraduate career. I earned by bachelor's degree in sociology with minors in psychology, english, and communication studies. My research interests include preschoolers with special needs, collaboration with teachers to build positive environments for those students, and human-animal interaction. I enjoy petting my dog, Mrs. Cow, and eating cookies.
Roshawn Hollie (she/her)
I’m Roshawn Hollie (she/her) and I am a transfer student in the School Psychology PhD program here at UNL! I was born and raised in Bellevue, NE but have lived in Washington, DC and Thailand! I graduated from Hasting’s College (birthplace of kool-aid) with a bachelor's degree in sociology and psychology. My research interests include social emotional learning and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)! Outside of class, you can find me watching/playing basketball, making coffee, or relaxing outside! Feel free to email me at rhollie2@unl.edu if you have any questions!
Hailey Kisner
Hailey Kisner is a first-year Ed.S student at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. She is originally from Hutchinson, Kansas. Hailey envisions using her degree to work in a rural school district. She has a passion for civil rights, educational neuroscience, and equipping young learners with the social-emotional skills needed to live and lead successful lives. In her free time, you can find Hailey watching the latest Netflix documentary, reading a psychological thriller, eating chips & queso, or cleaning her apartment (her favorite self-care task). Feel free to reach out to Hailey with any inquires or questions at hkisner2@huskersunl.edu.
Shay Brown
Hello, I'm Shay Brown, currently pursuing my Ed.S degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I come from Sprague, Nebraska, and have been a longtime resident of this state. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and ELL from Doane, and I also completed my master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the same institution. I have dedicated four years of my professional life to Crete Elementary School, where I served as a First Grade Teacher for three years and later as a School Counselor for one year. My academic interests revolve around early childhood education and the creation of resilient, culturally responsive school environments. Outside of my academic pursuits, I find joy in traveling, spending quality time with friends and family, and indulging in my love for reading. If you have any questions or would like to connect, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at sbrown4@huskers.unl.edu
Annica Jonson
My name is Annica Jonson, and I am from Lincoln, Nebraska. I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in psychology and minors in educational psychology and child, youth, and family studies. I am a first-year Ed.S. student in the School Psychology program. My research interests include autism spectrum disorder, mental health in schools, and trauma-informed school practices. I enjoy finding new TV shows to binge, taking my dog on walks, and doing puzzles. Feel free to email me at ajonson2@huskers.unl.edu.