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Educational Psychology and Special Education

Behavior and Learning Disabilities


David Houchins, Ph.D.

404-413-8338
dhouchins@gsu.edu
mild disabilities, secondary/transition, juvenile justice, teacher professional development and evaluation, literacy, educational policies and practices, explicit instruction


Kristine Jolivette, Ph.D.

404-413-8331
kjolivette@gsu.edu
emotional and behavioral disorders, choice making, functional assessment, behavior intervention planning, juvenile justice, and positive behavioral interventions/supports


Kim Viel-Ruma, Ph.D. 

404-413-8341
kvielruma1@gsu.edu 
learning disabilities, writing instruction, English language learners with learning disabilities, attrition and retention for special education teachers.


Nicole Patton Terry, Ph.D.

404-413-8335
npterry@gsu.edu 
learning disabilities, literacy acquisition and instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse students, pre K and primary grade students, interactions between literacy, language, and culture.