Editorial Team
Editors
Leandra Parris, Ph.D.
William & Mary
Co-Editor in Chief
Dr. Parris is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at William and Mary. Her research interests include the use of multiple methods to investigate student coping with peer victimization, trauma-informed services in schools, and the influence of technology and social media on youth well-being. Her guiding framework is one of social justice, with efforts across training, leadership, and research focused on promoting socially just practices in school psychology and education. Dr. Parris is excited to bring this focus to SPTP, recognizing the potential and responsibility of the journal to help create a more inclusive and equitable future for the field.
Devadrita Talapatra, Ph.D.
University of Denver
Co-Editor in Chief
Dr. Talapatra is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at the University of Denver. Her research goals include the use of qualitative methodology to explore and deconstruct barriers for individuals with intellectual and developmental (IDD) in educational, vocational, and social setting; and, enhance the training of school psychologist so they are active participants in services for youth with IDD. Dr Talapatra's teaching, service, and scholarship are guided by the tenets of Dis/Crit, and she is excited to bring a training viewpoint embedded in inclusivity, disability, and diversity to the journal.
Richard VanVoorhis, D.Ed.
Youngstown State University
Associate Editor
Dr. VanVoorhis is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at Youngstown State University. He also serves as the Program Director and Internship Coordinator. Prior to his position at YSU, Dr. VanVoorhis was employed as a school psychologist for several years. His research interests include role and function of the school psychologist, job satisfaction of school psychologists, school psychology training/curriculum, parent consultation, and working with families of children diagnosed with low-incidence disabilities.
Journal Aides
Paul B. Jantz, Ph.D.
Journal Layout & Production Specialist
Texas State University
Jill Talley, Ph.D.
Public Relations Manager
California State University - Monterey Bay
Alexus McKoy, M.Ed.
Copy Editor
William & Mary
Advisory Council
Randy Floyd, Ph.D.
University of Memphis
Tammy Hughes, Ph.D.
Duquesne University
Celeste Malone, Ph.D.
Howard University
Andrew Roach, Ph.D.
Georgia State University