Kathleen Loomos Ostry

Dr. Kathleen Loomos Ostry is the Program Chair and core faculty member in the School Psychology Program at The Chicago School's College of Professional Psychology. With over 25 years of experience as a school psychologist in Chicago Public Schools and a doctorate from Loyola University, Chicago, she specializes in child development, trauma-informed practices, and educational interventions.

• Education: B.A. (Northeastern Illinois University), M.Ed. (University of Illinois - Chicago), Ph.D. (Loyola University - Chicago)
• Leadership: Illinois State Delegate to the National Association of School Psychologists (2020-2023), President-Elect of the Illinois School Psychologists Association since 2016

Her research focuses on trauma exposure in school communities, crisis intervention, and social-emotional learning frameworks. She advocates for evidence-based practices like Response to Intervention and Positive Behavior Supports to improve student outcomes.

Dr. Loomos Ostry's work integrates cognitive-behavioral theory with systems-level approaches, emphasizing lifelong learning and service-oriented education. She has delivered presentations nationwide on grief-informed practices and trauma recovery in educational settings.

• Licenses: Certified School Psychologist, Illinois; Certified Special Education Teacher - LBS-1; Certified General School Administrator
• Community Involvement: Volunteer roles with the Wilderness Engineering Society, Siena Retreat Center, and Chicago School Social-Emotional Learning initiatives