Julia Ogg

Julia Ogg is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Northern Illinois University specializing in School Psychology. Her research examines ecological factors supporting youth development through family-school relationships and academic enabling behaviors from kindergarten onward, with emphasis on bidirectional caregiver-child dynamics and intervention development for classroom behavioral support.

Dr. Ogg's educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Michigan State University (2008)

Her work employs longitudinal methodologies to investigate teacher-student relationship trajectories, parenting behaviors influencing academic engagement, and contextual moderators of child outcomes. Recent research increasingly addresses pandemic impacts on school-family systems, utilizing diary methods to capture real-time dynamics in ADHD populations and exploring how school climate perceptions buffer internalizing symptoms during crises. She integrates developmental, educational, and clinical perspectives to design universal behavioral interventions.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on bidirectional effects in educational settings, with growing attention to mental health during public health emergencies. Her scholarship bridges foundational developmental theory with practical school-based applications, particularly in multi-tiered systems of support for at-risk youth.

Dr. Ogg has received notable recognition:

• Society for the Study of School Psychology Shapiro Mid-Career Research Award (2022-2023)

She leads major federally funded initiatives advancing school mental health infrastructure:

• Project SMART-MBH ($2.5M OSEP grant, 2023-2028): Training scholars in multi-tiered behavioral health systems
• PESP-NI ($5.1M U.S. Department of Education grant, 2022): Preparing school psychologists through mental health demonstration
• Project PPABB ($1.9M OSEP grant, 2020-2025): Bullying prevention across intervention tiers
• SSHRC-funded study ($271K, 2018-2022): Parent engagement for ADHD students

Dr. Ogg contributes to NIU's research ecosystem through the Psychological Services Center and Center for the Study of Family Violence and Sexual Assault, supporting community-engaged scholarship in school-family partnerships and trauma-informed practices.