Cathi Draper Rodriguez

Cathi Draper Rodriguez is a Professor of School Psychology in the Department of Education and Leadership at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). She specializes in the use of technology to support English learners with and without disabilities, multicultural education, and assessment practices. Dr. Draper Rodriguez holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).

Education:

• Ph.D. in School Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Research Interests: Her work focuses on leveraging mobile technology for students with disabilities, diagnosing disabilities in multilingual learners, and improving educational assessment methods. She emphasizes equitable practices for linguistically diverse populations.

Projects:

• CSUMB Special Education Integrated Program (PI): Strengthens special education teacher preparation.
• New Generation of Education for California Initiative (PI): Aims to innovate education through technology and mentorship.
• Preparing School Psychologists to Support English Language Learners (PI): Focuses on culturally responsive practices for migrant students.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop technology-based interventions and mentorship programs for educators.