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Marisha L. Humphries, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Education. A licensed clinical psychologist, her research integrates developmental and prevention science to study African-American children's emotional and social competence, particularly in urban educational settings.
Her work emphasizes creating equitable learning environments through culturally relevant classroom observation tools and curricula for young children. She also provides trainings for pre-service interns, school leaders, and university faculty on the intersection of social-emotional learning, diversity, and pedagogy.
- Research Trends: Focus on racial identity development, systemic educational reform, culturally responsive practices, and the impact of discrimination on psychological well-being, spanning early childhood to adolescence.
- Selected Awards:
- 2023-2024 Graduate Mentoring Award
- 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2016-2017 Master Teacher Scholar
- 2010-2011 Teaching Recognition Program Award
Dr. Humphries' publications appear in journals such as Early Education & Development, Journal of Black Psychology, and Children & Schools, addressing topics like racial socialization, SEL training, and equity metrics in education.
