Amanda McKerracher

Amanda McKerracher is a Clinical Professor in the School Psychology program at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Education. She holds dual licensure as a Licensed Educational Psychologist (#6772) and Licensed Psychologist (PSY33155) in California, and is additionally licensed in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada. Her roles include clinical supervision of doctoral trainees, teaching coursework in mental health assessment, ethical decision-making, and consultation skills.

• PhD in School Psychology, UC Berkeley
• MA in Child Study and Education, University of Toronto (OISE)
• BS in Psychology, University of Toronto

Her research focuses on children with exceptional needs, particularly youth with visual impairments. Key areas include psychoeducational assessment adaptations, tactile learning strategies, and accessibility in education. Her work emphasizes improving assessment validity for visually impaired populations through innovative methodologies.

Publications consistently explore sensory learning modalities, testing accommodations for disabled students, and the intersection of tactile perception with academic performance. Recent work highlights disparities in standardized testing for visually impaired students and proposes tactile-based interventions.

No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided information. Dr. McKerracher's clinical practice and teaching involve close collaboration with schools and educational institutions to implement evidence-based practices.