Meet Our Board
Sydney graduated from Old Dominion University in 2022 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Human Services. While reflecting on her school experience, Sydney recognizes that her love for schooll was highly influenced by the presence of a strong support system and the resources available to her. This, coupled with a passion for mental health awareness and an understanding of how it may impact the relationship with school, led her to pursue becoming a school psychologist. Sydney serves as the Graduate Assistant for W&M's Center for Student Diversity, where she assists with event programming for underrepresented populations on campus. Through this she plays a role in a dedicated team that makes college an enriching experience for all. She is currently completing her practicum at Norfolk Public Schools.
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Brandon graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Psychology. He comes into William & Mary with a background working with special education populations in both self-contained and general education classrooms. He is passionate about raising students up to do their best using a strengths-based mindset. Brandon is a Graduate Assistant for the assessment course and with be leading the Testing and Administration Lab. He is completing his practicum at York County School Division.
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Corinne began her journey with a passion for helping marginalized students. She is motivated to advocate and explore the depths of community resources through DEI initiatives. She graduated from James Madison University in 2022 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Exceptional-Education. In the future, she hopes to be a continuous learner and create equitable reform within educational pedagogies. Corinne serves as a Project Empower Graduate Assistant and a W&M Social Justice Research Fellow. She is completing her practicum at Richmond City Public School.
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Hannah received her B.A. in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Tennessee. She is passionate about social justice, particularly with the school-to-prison pipeline. As a future school psychologist, she hopes to be an effective advocate for students by building community relationships and providing equitable, culturally responsive services within schools. Hannah is completing practicum at Richmond City Public Schools.
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Joanna received her B.A. in Psychology, with minors in Spanish and Business Innovations, from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island. Originally from Long Island, New York, Joanna has appreciated the new and diverse experiences she has had since moving to Williamsburg. Currently, Joanna works as a Public Service Assistant at Earl G. Swem Library, where she enjoys interacting with various members of the William & Mary Community! Joanna's passion in the school psychology realm is mental health promotion and awareness. She is very excited to be completing her practicum in the Hampton City Public Schools, where she will have the opportunity to promote mental health and well-being in grades Pre-K through 12th grade!
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Janise S. Parker, Ph.D., LP, LSP, NCSP: SPSA Faculty Representative
Dr. Parker (Assistant Professor of School Psychology, Practicum Coordinator) earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Florida. She is also a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). Dr. Parker's research primarily focuses on student engagement and motivation among adolescents from underrepresented groups and culturally responsive practice in school psychology. Along those lines, she has much experience collaborating with high school educators to support at-risk youth from diverse backgrounds and providing counseling support in public schools for middle and high school students.
