Sam Castelblanco

Sam Castelblanco is a Teaching Assistant Professor in Psychology at Western Carolina University's College of Education and Allied Professions. She holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from East Tennessee State University, an MA in Academic Psychology from East Carolina University, and a BA in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University.

Research examines how nature exposure influences health/well-being and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on social relationships. Teaching portfolio includes:

• Cognitive Psychology (PSY444)
• Developmental Psychology I: Childhood (PSY320)
• Careers and Issues in Psychology (PSY250)
• Advanced Cognitive Psychology (PSY844)