Shannon Holmes

Shannon Holmes is a faculty researcher in the Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology at the College of Education and Human Development, University of Missouri, Columbia. Her work bridges implementation science and school psychology, with a strong emphasis on effective behavioral interventions and family-school collaboration.

Her research focuses on:

• The application of implementation science in educational settings
• Measurement and promotion of fidelity in program delivery
• Strengthening family-school partnerships to improve student outcomes
• Behavioral intervention strategies in school psychology

She earned her Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and completed a postdoctoral fellowship through the Institute of Education Sciences Interdisciplinary Research and Training Program, based in her current department. This training underscores her interdisciplinary and evidence-based approach to improving educational practices.

Shannon Holmes is actively engaged in research and training initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of psychological services in schools. She contributes to the academic and professional development of future school psychologists through her involvement in research mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.