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527E Building 528Educational Background
B.A. in Psychology, Western Connecticut State University (WCSU)
M.S. in School Psychology, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
S.Y.C. in School Psychology, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (School Psychology & School Law), University of Connecticut (UCONN)
Dr. Mykelle S. Coleman is an Assistant Professor of Teaching and the Ed.M. Program Director in the School Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Coleman is a nationally and Connecticut state certified school psychologist with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, specialization in school psychology and area of concentration in school law, from the University of Connecticut.
Dr. Coleman has worked with individuals and families across life stages in numerous settings, including state agencies, Head Start programs, schools, community-wide trauma response teams and more. Dr. Coleman is passionate about amplifying the voices of communities. Her research interests are centered on advancing social justice in the field of psychology and promoting change through increased knowledge.
Scholarly Interests
Coleman, M., & Winter, E. (2024, February). Hello From the Other Side: Thriving Amidst the APPIC Process. Presented at the NASP 2024 Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Coleman, M., & Winter, E. (2026, February). ARFID and its impact in K-12 schools: Building awareness and action as educators. Paper Accepted for the NASP 2026 Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
La Salle, T., Rocha Neves, J., Li, M., & Coleman, M. (2022). Mental health and school climate among minoritized youth: Implications for responsive supports. Poster Presented at the APA 2022 Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN.
La Salle, T., Rocha Neves, J., Li, M., & Coleman, M. (2022). Why They Stay: Examining School Climate Perceptions Among Minoritized Students. Paper Presented at the NASP 2022 Annual Convention, Boston, MA.
La Salle, T., Rocha Neves, J., Li, M., Coleman, M., & Norman, G. (2023). School climate and ethnic identity among Black Youth: Mixed Methods Analysis. Paper Presented at the NASP 2023 Annual Convention, Denver, CO.
Li, M., & Coleman, M. (2022). Bridging Communities: School Psychologists as Racial/Ethnic, Cultural, & Linguistic Liaisons (focus on the United States & Japan). Presented at ISPA Student Networking Initiative, Athens, Greece.
Rhoades, E., Starling, N., & Coleman, M., (2019, February). Innovative Practices for Teaching Social Justice. Poster Presented at the Trainers for School Psychologists Conference Poster Session, Atlanta, GA.
Starling, N., Coleman, M., Leedom, L., Margolies, R., & Chessic, R. (2021). The Role of School Psychologists and Infant Mental Health Service Delivery. Poster Presented at the World Association for Infant Mental Health Poster Session, Brisbane, Australia.
Selected Publications
Aloni, M., Geers, A., Coleman, M., & Milano, K. (2019). Too picky for my taste? The Effect of the Gluten-free Dietary Restriction on Impressions of Romantic Partners. Appetite,132, 55-66.
La Salle-Finley, T., Neves-McCain, J. R., Li, M. G., & Coleman, M. S. (2024). Examining ethnic identity, school climate, and academic futility among minoritized students. Journal of School Psychology, 104, 101-285.
Rocha Neves, J., Li, M., Coleman, M. S., & La Salle-Finley, T. (2023). Promoting Positive School Climate for Multi-Racial/Ethnic Students. In Creating an Inclusive School Climate: A School Psychology Model for Supporting Marginalized Students (1st Edition). Routledge.
Starling, N. R., Elias, E. M., & Coleman, M. S. (2019). Concentrations in School Psychology: Can Specialization Empower the Evolution of the Profession? Contemporary School Psychology.
Starling, N. R., Elias, E. M., & Coleman, M. S. (2020). Further Exploration in the Specialization of School Psychology: Graduate Training and Self-Study. Contemporary School Psychology.