Ar'Reon Watson (he, him, his) is a fifth-year School Psychology Ph.D. student under Dr. Anna Long's mentorship. He received his B.A. with high honors in Psychology with a concentration in Legal Studies from Kenyon College in 2018. Prior to arriving at LSU, he provided research and evaluation support for a federally funded place-based prevention program designed to promote the well-being of families with young children in under-resourced neighborhoods in Washington, DC. His research interests are situated in understanding how cultural and contextual factors shape risk and resilience among Black children and families across multiple ecological contexts (e.g., school, community, and home settings). He is also interested in equitable and culturally responsive approaches to the implementation and evaluation of preventive interventions. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, meditating, interior designing, writing poetry, and running.

Favorite Grad School Memory: Competing in a beach volleyball league with a small team of school psych students. Shout out to “See these blocks?” (yes, this is our team name. If you know, you know)!!

Mary Snellings Inabnett is a fifth-year school psychology student on Dr. Long’s team. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Tulane University in 2020. Prior to enrolling at LSU, Mary Snellings completed an AmeriCorps fellowship with Saga Education, providing an in-school math intervention to students in Chicago. Her research interests include implementing trauma-informed practices and promoting education equity. Outside of school, she enjoys exercising, reading, and traveling. Mary Snellings is currently on internship at Lewisville ISD.

Favorite Part of LSU School Psych: Getting to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Julianne Flick is a fourth-year school psychology student on Dr. Long's team. Before joining LSU, she received her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from TCU in 2022. Prior to grad school, Julianne spent time as a grief support group facilitator for young teens and as a research assistant exploring contributors to mental health symptoms among children and adolescents diagnosed with ASD. Her current research is primarily focused on the implementation of culturally responsive teaching practices and its positive effects on student outcomes. Outside of school, Julianne enjoys trying out new recipes in the kitchen, going dancing, and of course cheering on the LSU Tigers.

Favorite Part of LSU School Psych:

How incredibly supportive and collaborative our students and advisors are! Everyone is looking out for you to succeed!

Kita is a 3rd-year school psychology student on Dr. Anna Long’s team. She received her B.A. in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Africana Studies from NC State University in 2021. Prior to attending LSU, Kita served for two years as an AmeriCorps member working with the NC State College Advising Corps to provide postsecondary education access and advising to high school students from rural backgrounds. Her current research interests include implementing and evaluating behavioral interventions in schools with students who display problem behaviors using a cultural-ecological framework. Her current research broadly involves examining and exploring mental health help-seeking among Black students in a school context. Outside of her studies, she enjoys traveling, live music, going on nature walks, and spending time with friends. 

Hi, I am Md Omar Faruk, a 2nd year PhD student in the School Psychology program. I have completed my B.S. in Psychology (2015), M.S. (2017) and M.Phil. (2022) in Clinical Psychology, all from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. I've over six years of experience as a clinician, focusing on treating mental health issues in both children and adults using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Lately, I've been interested in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

My research focuses on reducing prejudice and stigma, improving teacher and student well-being, and creating mental health tools that are culturally sensitive. Currently, I'm developing a measure taxonomy for teacher well-being scales as part of my Masters’ thesis project.

Beyond my clinical and research activities, I enjoy exploring the world and understanding people through travel, crafting short stories, and indulging in literature, cinema, and music

Favorite grad school memory:

One of my favorite memories from grad school is a funny mix-up involving my name. A classmate named Ashley, who was in the clinical psychology program, thought the "Md” (short form of Mohammad) in front of my name meant I was a medical doctor! She took pride in having a classmate with an M.D.! I had to correct her, and we've been laughing about it ever since!

Delaney is a third-year student in the CRISP Lab. Born and raised in Louisiana, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from LSU, while working as a Supplemental Instruction Leader and undergrad RA. Prior to starting LSU's School Psychology PhD program, Delaney worked as a research associate for the CRISP Lab assisting Dr. Long and her students with their research projects. Currently, her broad research interests include exploring the mental health of students with disabilities and the utility of universal mental health screening as a way to assess and intervene with this population. During her free time, she enjoys taking her dog to the park and roller skating. 

Favorite part of LSU School Psych: 

The collaborative nature and strong sense of community. You can really feel the "we are in this together" vibe our students have created and continue to pass down to new cohorts.