Educational Psychology Department Chair
Biography
Sharon Nichols, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair
Educational Psychology Faculty
Biography
Felicia Castro-Villarreal is an Associate Professor of School Psychology in the Department of Educational Psychology. Dr.Castro-Villarreal was born and raised in Robstown, Texas, home of the Cotton Pickers. She is the daughter of the legendary Coach Steve Castro. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from St. Mary’s University. Dr. Castro-Villarreal earned a Ph.D. in School Psychology from Oklahoma State University and completed her doctoral internship with the APA-accredited Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Psychological Services Department. Dr. Castro-Villarreal specializes and has research interests in multicultural assessment and practice and consultation with school staff. She currently holds licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) and is currently working toward becoming a Licensed Psychologist.
Felicia Castro-Villarreal, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biography
Norma Guerra, Ph.D.
Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Biography
Michael Karcher, Ph.D.
Professor and Associate Dean for Research

Biography
Hannah MacNaul, Ph.D.
Biography
Associate Professor
Behavior Analysis
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Jeremy Sullivan, Ph.D.
Professor
Biography
Ian Thacker studies STEM teaching and learning. He uses qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate the role of attitudes, emotions, beliefs, and biases in conceptual change. He pursues three strands of research focused on: (a) mathematical skills that can be leveraged to support science learning, (b) the use of technology for STEM teaching and learning, and (c) teacher beliefs and biases that contribute to gender- and race-based achievement gaps in STEM. He is the recipient of the 2020 USC Ph.D. Achievement Award, and his research and collaborations have been funded by NSF, Gates, SSHRC, APA, and internal research awards.
Biography
Victor Villarreal, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Emeritus
Nancy Martin, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita
Patricia McGee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emerita
Carolyn Orange, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita
Paul Schutz, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
College of Education and Human Development
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