Stacy-Ann A. January

Dr. Stacy-Ann A. January serves as Associate Professor in the School Psychology program at the University of South Florida's College of Education and Co-Director of the nationally recognized Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrated Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy. Her leadership advances research, technical assistance, and evidence-based policy implementation through school-community-family collaborations.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in School Psychology, University of Georgia (2014)
• M.A. in School Psychology, University of Georgia (2011)
• B.A., University of Richmond (2006)
• Pre-doctoral Internship, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (2013-2014)
• IES Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2014-2016)

Dr. January's research employs ecological problem-solving frameworks to develop academic interventions within multitiered systems of supports, strengthen family-school-community partnerships, and implement community-centered approaches for improving child outcomes. Her work emphasizes equity-centered practices for students with emotional/behavioral disorders and evidence-based policy translation.

Analysis of her 2022 publications reveals consistent focus on validity of screening instruments, structural analysis of behavioral metrics, and context-specific interventions for vulnerable populations. Key trends include rural education adaptations, dyslexia identification protocols, and equity-centered MTSS implementation across diverse school settings.

Her distinguished honors include:

• Lightner Witmer Award, APA Division 16 (2021)
• USF Outstanding Research Achievement Award (2025)
• Early Career Achievement Award, APA (2017)
• Multiple editorial awards from School Psychology Review
• Fellowship, Texas Center for Health Disparities (2017-2018)

As Faculty Advisor to SPSA and Orientation Coordinator, Dr. January mentors emerging scholars while securing $13M+ in research funding through projects including:

• Equity-Centered MTSS for Academics (USF, 2022-2023)
• Parental Involvement in Education (IES, 2019-2022)
• Dyslexia Identification Collaboration (USC, 2017-2018)

The Institute for School-Community Partnerships operates as her primary research hub, developing technical assistance frameworks and evidence-based tools adopted by state/federal education agencies to implement policy reforms and improve student mental health outcomes.