Michelann Quimby

Dr. Michelann Quimby serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences within the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Holding a PhD in Human Development alongside Master's degrees in Human Development, Organizational Development, and Music, she specializes in cyberpsychology and trauma-informed pedagogical approaches.

Her research focuses on Cyberpsychology, particularly examining online aggression dynamics and digital trauma-informed pedagogy. She investigates how developmental psychology principles apply to digital environments, with emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations including children, minorities, and gender-nonconforming individuals. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications for educational technology and policy reform.

Quimby's publications reveal consistent engagement with trauma-informed frameworks across educational contexts, particularly during crisis periods like the pandemic. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between developmental psychology, digital ethics, and systemic inequality, with recurring themes of accessibility, neurodiversity accommodation, and intersectional approaches to student well-being.

• Transformational Online Instruction Contributions Award (2021)
• Students with Disabilities Champion Award (2020, 2023)

As an educator, Quimby actively advocates for trauma-informed pedagogy implementation across institutions. She maintains extensive community engagement through public writing on educational ethics, disability rights, and trans-inclusive practices. Her consulting work focuses on curriculum design that accommodates neurodiverse learners while addressing systemic barriers in educational environments. She frequently collaborates with disability advocacy groups and contributes to policy discussions regarding Texas education standards.