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CASC Names Chapman’s Randee Kirkemo 2026 Counselor Educator of the Year School counseling professionals were honored for their leadership and impact on student success at the California Association of School Counselors’ 25th anniversary conference and awards ceremony in Riverside.

October 22, 2025 by | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies proudly celebrates Instructional Assistant Professor of School Counseling Randee Kirkemo, who has been named the 2026 Counselor Educator of the Year by the California Association of School Counselors (CASC). This prestigious award recognizes one school counselor educator in California each year who demonstrates exceptional leadership, mentorship, and dedication to advancing the

Attallah College Welcomes Dr. Carla Smith, Instructional Assistant Professor of School and Clinical Counseling

August 13, 2025 by | News

Attallah College of Educational Studies is pleased to welcome Carla Smith, Ph.D., as an instructional assistant professor of school and clinical counseling. Dr. Smith brings more than two decades of experience as an educator and professional school counselor, most recently serving as counseling faculty and program coordinator for the school counseling program at Texas A&M

Empowering Future Mental Health Leaders with Restorative Justice Practices

April 17, 2025 by | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies faculty members Anna Abdou, assistant professor of school psychology, and Randee Kirkemo, instructional assistant professor of school counseling, have been selected to receive the 2025 Community Partner Award from Groundswell at its upcoming Wave of Hope Gala on May 1, 2025. The recognition honors their leadership and collaboration

Virtual Reality and AI Could Transform Behavioral Assessments in U.S. Schools

April 1, 2025 by | News

The primary method that U.S. schools use to assess the behavioral abilities of young children may be biased against students from underserved communities. This is all the more alarming considering behavioral assessments can impact the educational trajectory of a student’s life. Jared Izumi, assistant professor of counseling and school psychology in the Attallah College of

Attallah College Celebrates Research and Collaboration at 2025 NASP Annual Conference

March 25, 2025 by | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies had a strong presence at the 2025 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) annual conference in Seattle, with faculty and students contributing to 14 activities, including presentations, mini-skills sessions, and workshops.   Faculty Highlights at NASP 2025  Dr. Annmary Abdou co-presented a paper on restorative justice and led a

Chapman’s Attallah College Hosts 2nd Annual “Imagining a Resilient Future” Conference Focused on LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools This fall 2024 conference aimed to equip educators and mental health professionals with tools to foster inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ students.

December 2, 2024 by | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies held its second annual “Imagining a Resilient Future” conference, an event dedicated to addressing critical issues faced by youth in schools. While the 2023 conference focused on helping students attend school and thrive, the 2024 conference centered on enhancing support for LGBTQIA+ youth. The one-day event, hosted by

Attallah College’s Great Success at the 2024 National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference

April 16, 2024 by | News

Chapman University is honored to have participated in the 2024 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) annual conference. The Attallah College of Educational Studies was represented in a total of 20 activities, demonstrating the college’s strong commitment to the field of school psychology. Attallah College Faculty at the 2024 NASP Conference Dr. Annmary Abdou was

Attallah College Professor Amy Jane Griffiths Co-Authors Essential Guide for School-Based Psychological Service Providers

November 28, 2023 by | News

Attallah College’s own Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths, along with a team of distinguished psychologists and educators, has co-authored a groundbreaking book titled “Psychology in the Schools.” This comprehensive guide is poised to become an essential resource for psychological service providers working in educational settings. “Psychology in the Schools” delves into the diverse and complex roles

Meet New Faculty Member: Dr. Zack Maupin New Attallah Faculty Member Brings Focus on Mental Health Services and Inclusive Learning Environments

September 30, 2022 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

With an increase in the need and support of mental health services in public school districts, Dr. Zack Maupin brings a wide-range of knowledge to support Attallah College’s graduate programs in School Counseling and School Psychology. Meet Dr. Zack Maupin What is your educational background? I received my undergraduate degree in psychology with an emphasis

Attallah Graduate Student Awarded Competitive STAY Fellowship National fellowship offers networking and training opportunities to help meet the behavioral health needs of underserved youth

April 14, 2020 by | News

Alec W. Burrola, a student in Chapman’s Attallah College of Educational Studies School Psychology Program, has been awarded a 2020 Services for Transition Age Youth (STAY) Fellowship. Funded by a grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the American Psychological Association (APA) created the STAY Fellowship as part of its Minority Fellowship

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