Alexandria Robers—MA in special education with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis (ABA) graduate and PhD candidate in school psychology, both in the Department of Educational Psychology—has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Outstanding Social Justice Contributions to Behavioral School Psychology Recognition presented by the Behavioral School Psychology Interest Group (BSPIG) of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

According to NASP, Robers was selected for her “impressive contributions to the field…. [and] mark on behavioral school psychology by approaching…work through a lens of social justice.”

In her recommendation letter, Rober’s doctoral advisor, Dr. Faith Miller shared, “At the center of all of her [Rober’s] work across research, practice, and service is a deep sense of cultural humility and advocacy for minoritized learners. She is an inspiration and embodies excellence and resilience. I am both humbled and honored to have the privilege to work with her.”

Robers will receive her award during the next NASP BSPIG virtual meeting on February 15.

Congratulations to Alexandria Robers on this well-deserved honor!