Deborah Stiles

Deborah Stiles is a Professor and Coordinator of Applied Educational Psychology in the Multidisciplinary Studies Department at Webster University's School of Education. With a career spanning since 1981, she has conducted international research in eleven countries, focusing on child and adolescent psychology in educational contexts.

Her research expertise includes adolescent gender roles, children's drawings, intercultural research, international children's rights, and school crisis intervention and prevention. Stiles applies cross-cultural psychology to address challenges in school settings and promote social justice through practical interventions.

Stiles' scholarly work addresses critical issues in education such as social justice implementation, crisis response in schools (including the Ferguson crisis), and cross-cultural comparisons of adolescents' school experiences. Her publications emphasize international collaboration and actionable strategies for educators and psychologists.

Notable Recognition:

• Fulbright scholar

As an educator, Stiles mentors students in the Child Study Program, encouraging conference presentations and publications. She developed and coordinates the applied educational psychology and school psychology programs at Webster University, emphasizing collaborative student engagement.

Stiles directs the Intercultural Research Center in Loretto Hall, fostering an academic and professional community for graduate students and faculty to advance intercultural research and build global perspectives in educational psychology.