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LaMesha Carter, Ph.D. has worked in education, in various capacities, for the past 20+ years. She began her education career as a tutor for an academic enrichment program for under-represented middle and high school students who were interested in science and health-care professions and this led her to want to work with some of the most vulnerable children in education. She is an alumna of Loyola Marymount University and went on to earn her doctorate in Education from Claremont Graduate University, with a research focus on high impact practices that retain students in STEM careers. Dr. Carter has worked as a school psychologist with an agency, charter organization, and school districts. She is currently with a school district in West San Gabriel Valley. Her experiences have allowed her the ability to work with a myriad of student and family populations. Her overall goal is to focus on supporting future educators who will possibly impact students’ lives. She is passionate about the many ways in which we, as individuals, can practice social justice in action. |
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Katie Doyon is a graduate of LMU’s School Psychology program. She has worked for LAUSD since 2007, beginning her career as a school psychologist for six years before advancing to her current role as a Specialist in Psychological Services. In this capacity, Katie supervises school psychologists and mentors practicum students and interns, fostering the next generation of professionals. Since 2011, Katie has also been a part-time faculty member at LMU, where she contributes to both the Special Education and School Psychology programs. Originally from Lewiston, Maine, Katie’s New England roots are evident in her passionate support for the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. In her free time, she loves building Legos, playing Minecraft, and jamming in a family rock band with her son. |
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Jaleel R. Howard, MEd is a doctoral candidate at UCLA in the School of Education and Information Studies. Jaleel's research endeavors focus on understanding the intricate web of social forces that profoundly impact the educational experiences and outcomes of chronically underserved students. Drawing upon a rich background as a former k-12 teacher, Jaleel possesses extensive knowledge of classroom supports and accommodations essential for enriching instructional practices that resonate with underrepresented students. This expertise contributes to his holistic approach to education, ensuring that every student, irrespective of their background, can thrive academically. At LMU professor Howard teaches the Ethical Leadership & Social Justice course helping to bridge the gap between theory and practice for aspiring school psychologist. |
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Jay Jackson, Ed.D., NCSP, LEP, joined the school psychology program in the 2011-12 academic year and serves as the University Practicum Supervisor and part-time instructor, Prior to joining LMU, I was a teacher, counselor, school psychologist, and psychological services administrator in the Los Angeles Unified School District. My very rewarding career in LAUSD afforded me myriad opportunities to work in diverse communities with very talented and gifted educators. I also consult on cases as a professional expert on issues related to special education eligibility, placement, and services. My research interests include empowering the educational community (students, parents and other educators) to identify and utilize their strengths, in order to be effective in their roles, through the application of positive psychology concepts and principles. The University’s focus on social justice agentry resonates with my personal educational philosophy that views service to humanity as an opportunity to build a compassionate world that works for all people.
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Carin Laue, Psy.D., graduated from LMU's Masters in Counseling program and went on to receive her Psy.D. in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Laue is the co-founder of Acorn Family Guidance Center in Playa Vista, where she aims to help children and families overcome their difficulties, so they feel better. Dr. Laue is passionate about helping children and has worked in schools, social service agencies, treatment facilities, and assessment centers. She also serves as a part-time Adjunct Faculty member at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. |
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Richard Lieberman MA, NCSP has taught school crisis response and suicide prevention at LMU for over 25 years. He is a founding member of NASP’s National Emergency Assistance Team and co-author of NASP’s PREPaRE curricula. He served on the first Steering Committee for the national Suicide Prevention Resource Center and was the primary author of both the Youth Suicide Prevention Program for Los Angeles Unified Schools and the SPORT program for Los Angeles County Schools. He has authored numerous book chapters and curricula on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention in the schools and consulted nationally with districts experiencing suicide clusters. At LMU, Professor Lieberman co-teaches the School Crisis Response, Violence Prevention, and Social Responsibility Course. |
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Professor Susan Mora has been an Adjunct Professor in the School Psychology program for over 10 years. She currently teaches Social Emotional Assessment and Advanced Behavior Assessment. She is also a practicing bilingual school psychologist in LAUSD, currently serving as Coordinator in Psychological Services Local District West, overseeing 95+ psychologists in an economically and culturally diverse area in the city of Los Angeles. Her experience as a practicing school psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst informs her instructional approach. Professor Mora infuses her classes with a strong sense of student advocacy and a vision of school psychologists as agents for change in the educational system. |
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Dr. Reza Shahroozi is currently the Lead School Psychologist at Glendale Unified School District. He graduated with his master's degree and specialization in School Psychology from Cal State Long Beach in 2011 and his doctorate in Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology from UC Santa Barbara in 2015. Dr. Shahroozi is a credentialed school psychologist and licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychodiagnostic assessment and treatment, including developmental disabilities such as Autism and ADHD; academic and behavioral interventions for school-aged children; and educationally-relevant mental health services in schools. |
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Andrew Tesoro, Ph.D., graduated from the University of Arizona’s Ph.D. program in School Psychology, and completed his APA and APPIC accredited doctoral internship at Lewisville Independent School District in Texas. Dr. Tesoro is a practicing school psychologist at Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District and has served as the district’s lead psychologist. He has also supervised practicum students and interns over the last 8 years from Cal State Long Beach, University of La Verne, Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University, and Azusa Pacific University. Dr. Tesoro’s research interests include legal issues in school psychology, the impact of chronic illness on learning, ADHD and ASD, and neuropsychological assessment in education. Dr. Tesoro is passionate about teaching and training students in the field of school psychology. At LMU, Dr. Tesoro teaches courses on social-emotional assessment, school consultation, and internship. |
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Trené Turner, Ed.D., has been a school psychologist with the Los Angeles Unified School District for over 26 years. Prior to working as a school psychologist, she was a classroom teacher for 5 years. Trené earned her Master of Science degree in Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology and Attendance and Welfare Services from California State University, Los Angeles and a Doctor of Education at Pepperdine University in Organizational Leadership. Trené has served in leadership positions of community-based organizations and is a mentor for young women of all ages. Trene' is an advocate for children and believes in supporting the “whole child.” Giving back to the community, using her professional expertise to help disadvantaged children is her passion. Trené has been teaching at LMU for almost 10 years and enjoys training aspiring school psychology students, ensuring they are academically sound and culturally sensitive to meet the needs of students. |