Monica Heller

Monica Heller is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Saint Francis, where she serves as the Director of the Undergraduate Psychology Program. Her expertise spans Lifespan Development, Research Methods, and Statistical Analyses, with a focus on social, emotional, and behavioral factors impacting student learning and achievement in higher education.

• Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Ball State University
• M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Adler University

Dr. Heller's research emphasizes early identification of barriers to academic success and practical strategies to foster resilience and persistence among post-secondary students. She teaches foundational courses such as General Psychology, Human Growth & Development, and Research Methods & Statistics, and co-facilitates an annual service-learning mission trip to Haiti/Dominican Republic.