Katy Zeanah

Katy Zeanah serves as Assistant Professor of Education and Degree Coordinator for the School Psychology Ed.S. program at the University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development. A licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical and K-12 experience, she is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist actively shaping school mental health services through teaching and leadership.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D., Ohio State University, 2016
• M.Ed., Ohio State University, 2012
• B.A., Kenyon College, 2006

Dr. Zeanah's research prioritizes equitable access to school-based mental health care, focusing on training methodologies for school psychologists and dismantling systemic barriers for vulnerable student populations. Her work bridges clinical practice with social justice imperatives in educational settings.

Professional recognition:

• Nationally Certified School Psychologist

She teaches and supervises graduate students in both Ed.S. and Ph.D. school psychology programs while advancing statewide initiatives as President-Elect of the Virginia Academy of School Psychologists. Her mentorship emphasizes culturally responsive service delivery.

Dr. Zeanah operates within UVA's Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services and Youth-Nex center, collaborating on youth mental health innovation and evidence-based intervention scaling.