Kendra A. Hamilton

Dr. Kendra A. Hamilton serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the School Psychology Ed.S. Program at Baylor University's School of Education, operating across both Waco and Dallas campuses. She holds dual credentials as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), with extensive clinical experience in Dallas/Fort Worth public school districts, private practice, and psychiatric hospital settings.

Her academic foundation includes a Doctorate of Philosophy in School Psychology from Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Hamilton actively contributes to professional communities through memberships in the National Association of School Psychology, Texas Association of School Psychologists, and Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Association of School Psychologists.

Research priorities focus on systemic inequities in mental healthcare access and quality, particularly racial disparities affecting marginalized populations. Additional investigations examine Autism Spectrum Disorder manifestations in children and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. These themes reflect her commitment to advancing equitable practices in school psychology, as demonstrated through regional and national conference presentations.

• Racial Disparities in Mental Health Service Access
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment
• Child Therapeutic Intervention Efficacy
• School-Based Mental Health Equity
• Clinical Consultation Frameworks
• Ethical Practice in Educational Settings

Instructional responsibilities include teaching core courses such as Psychology of Exceptional Children, Psychopathology, Consultation, Ethics, and Psychology of Learning for the Dallas campus school psychology program, directly translating her clinical expertise into academic training.