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Elizabeth Rhoades is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology Graduate Program at Southern Connecticut State University's Department of Mental Health Sciences. Her work focuses on LGBTQ+ youth safety in religious institutions, adolescent substance abuse prevention, multicultural education, and school violence intervention. She has led grants addressing violence prevention and curriculum modernization.
Her research spans over three decades, with notable contributions in school psychology, including publications on LGBTQ+ inclusion strategies, substance abuse prevention frameworks, and culturally responsive teaching methods. She has presented nationally on topics like online education effectiveness and racial equity in classrooms.
- Grants: $5,000 for violence prevention partnerships (2018), $5,000 for revamping college success courses (2021)
- Key Projects: Developed hybrid training models for school psychologists, led curriculum reforms emphasizing social justice
Dr. Rhoades has authored/co-authored books on addiction, school violence, and multicultural education. Her work bridges policy and practice, informing both academic and community-based initiatives.
