August 2022 - May 2024

Pennsylvania State University

M.Ed. Special Education

Ruby earned her Master of Education in Special Education at Penn State’s University Park campus through the esteemed Project BRITE (Bringing Research and Intervention to Trauma-Informed Education) program. This federally funded 2-year, on-campus initiative, directed by Dr. Paul J. Riccomini, equips educators with interdisciplinary training and supervised experiences in trauma-informed, evidence-based practices for students with disabilities. Upon successful completion, Ruby earned her M.Ed. and was recommended for Pennsylvania Special Education Level 1 certification, supported by full tuition funding and a strong record of graduate job placement. 

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August 2010 - May 2014

Pennsylvania State University

B.S. Human Development & Family Studies

Ruby earned her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State, a multidisciplinary program focused on the biological, psychological, and social aspects of development across the life span. Through this program, she gained applied experience in evidence-based practices, cultural humility, and equity-driven approaches to supporting individuals and families, preparing her for professional roles in human services and further graduate study.

Humphris, R. (2024). Empowering exceptionality: A mother’s call for collaborative understanding in education. In Ocasio-Stoutenburg, L. and Yang, Y. (Eds.), Love is praxis: Lived experience to classroom lessons through the voices of disabled students, practitioners, mothers, and sibling. Lived Places Publishing.

Presentations

Humphris, R. (2025, April). Enhancing Inclusion and Belonging through a Triadic Mentorship Program in an IPSE Context. Pennsylvania State College of Education BARC Conference, University Park, PA.

Figueroa, F., Abaka-Cann, N., Agnew, B., & Humphris, R. (2024, October). Navigating the unseen barriers and mentorships gaps for women with intersectional identities in academia. Pennsylvania State College of Education Research Conference, University Park, PA.

Ocasio-Stoutenburg, L., Malcolm, B., Baboo, P, Humphris, R., Agnew, B., & Figueroa, F. (2024, October). The day we learned to fight forward: Nurturing a community of critical qualitative inquirers. Pennsylvania State College of Education Research Conference, University Park, PA.

Posters

Humphris, R. (2025, March). Enhancing inclusive postsecondary education: Exploring peer mentorship and student outcomes. Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Humphris, R. & Englehart, V. (2025, January). Culturally responsive and inclusive transition practices for Latinx students and their families. Pennsylvania Department of Education Conference, Hershey, PA.

Local

The Graduate Special Education Research Collaborative at Penn State  I Treasurer 2025-Present

College of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education I Student Awards Committee 2025