Chavez Phelps
Assistant Professor - School Psychology Counseling and Psychological Services- Education
Ph.D. in School Psychology, Indiana State University, 2011
M.Ed. in School Psychology, Indiana State University, 2007
B.S. in Psychology, University of New Orleans, 2004
- Specializations
Childhood trauma
Mindfulness
Social justice and equity in schools
Governmental and professional advocacy
- Biography
Chavez Phelps is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He is an assistant professor of school psychology at Georgia State University. His research interests include examining the impact of school-based trauma interventions and strategies. He has conducted several trauma-informed care workshops for school districts and educators.
Before entering academia, Chavez functioned as a school-based practitioner in New Orleans, Louisiana. He also worked with the Louisiana Public Health Institute to ensure youth had access to quality community behavioral health services.
Currently, he serves as a member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Government and Professional Relations (GPR) Committee.