Graduate Students

Current Students

 

Kristen NewellKristen Newell (started School Psych program 2021) earned her B.S. from Louisiana State University in 2019 and her M.S. from Florida State University in 2021. Kristen is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® and has provided behavior analytic services in clinical, school, and home settings since 2018. Her research interests include finding effective ways to teach nonverbal social skills and increasing independence in activities of daily living for children with developmental disabilities.

Elizabeth LintonElizabeth Linton (started School Psych program 2021) earned her B.S. in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis from the University of Florida in 2020. Her research focuses on school-based interventions that target playground safety and on-task behavior at the individual and class-wide level. 

Gabriela Gomes headshotGabriela Gomes (started School Psych program 2023) earned her B.S in Psychology with a Minor in Applied Behavior Analysis from Nova Southeastern University in 2021. Gabriela graduated with her M.S in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Miami in May 2023 and has provided behavior analytic services in clinical and school settings since 2021. Her research interests include identifying early behavior intervention methods that will better improve the quality of life and preschool readiness for children with developmental disabilities. She is also interested in identifying factors that influence parental and teacher adherence to treatment.

 

 

Abbie Johnson headshotAbbie Johnson (started School Psych program in 2023) earned her B.S. from Texas Christian University in 2020 and her M.A. from Columbia University, Teachers College in 2023. Abbie has worked as a Registered Behavior Technician in a clinical and home setting and as a teaching assistant in an elementary school setting. Her research interests include verbal behavior, classroom management, and academic performance for children with developmental disabilities.

 

 

Brittany ElkinsBrittany Elkins (started BA program in 2024) graduated with her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Georgia State University in 2017 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2018. She has provided behavior analytic services in clinic, home, and preschool settings since 2016. Brittany’s research interests include identifying early intervention techniques that aid in the development of social and communication skills.

 

 

 

Kayla GreeneKayla Greene (started School Psych program in 2024) earned her B.A. in Psychology from Spelman College in 2014 and her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Georgia State University in 2017. Kayla is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has provided services in home and clinic settings since 2014. Her research interests include exploring barriers to stakeholder implementation of evidence-based interventions for children with developmental disabilities and what components of those interventions are necessary to create the most impactful change for the learner.

 

 

Donaldson Lab Alumni

  • Katie Wiskow, 2016 (TTU), Associate Professor, California State University, Stanislaus
  • Ashley Matter, 2017 (TTU), Clinical Director, Journey ABA
  • Erica Lozy, 2022, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Group of Tampa Bay
  • Sarah Holmes, 2023, Behavior Support Training Director, The Arc of Central Alabama
  • Alison Ruby, 2024, Post-doctoral Fellow, Munroe-Meyer Institute, Psychology Department
  • Jensen Chotto, 2024, Post-doctoral Fellow, Boston Children's Hospital: Developmental Medicine Center