Courteney Johnson

Courteney Johnson is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator for Comprehensive Examinations in the Division of Psychological and Educational Services at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. Her research and clinical work focus on adapting evidence-based practices to address the social-emotional needs of diverse student populations, particularly Black youth and children on the autism spectrum.

Education:

• Ph.D. in School Psychology, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
• M.S.Ed. in Special Education, Hunter College
• B.A. in Psychological and Brain Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Johnson's research centers on culturally adapting social-emotional learning curricula for Black adolescents and modifying Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for autistic students in classroom settings. Her work bridges clinical psychology and educational practice to enhance mental health services through culturally responsive interventions.

Her scholarly output includes a 2016 publication examining how positive racial identity combats depression in African American youth, reflecting her focus on culturally adapted evidence-based practices for marginalized student groups. This aligns with her broader research trajectory in modifying interventions for specific populations.

As a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist in New York State, Dr. Johnson integrates clinical experience from NYC schools into her teaching of graduate courses including School-based Consultation, Emotional Disorders, and Clinical Supervision for School Psychologists.