John Begeny

John Begeny is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His work focuses on advancing educational equity through academic interventions, community-university partnerships, and internationalization efforts. He leads the ERPAS (Educational Research and Partnerships for Academic Success) team, which emphasizes collaborative projects with schools, parents, and communities to improve academic outcomes for children and adolescents globally.

His research spans early literacy programs like the HELPS (Helping Early Literacy with Practice Strategies) Reading Fluency Program, virtual coaching models (V-COACH), and cross-cultural adaptation of educational interventions. He also explores methodological advancements in mixed-methods research and implementation science within school psychology.

Key awards include the 2010 Reviewer of the Year Award. His grants and partnerships involve training educators, developing scalable interventions, and addressing systemic inequities in education. Begeny emphasizes bridging research-practice gaps through evidence-based strategies and culturally responsive practices, with a focus on low-performing students and international collaboration.

Labs/Teams: Director of the ERPAS initiative, coordinating interdisciplinary efforts in educational equity. Active in global scholarship through articles analyzing international trends in school psychology and educational policy.