Stephanie D'Costa

Dr. Stephanie D'Costa is an Assistant Professor in the Kalmanovitz School of Education at Saint Mary’s College of California. Her work bridges school psychology and trauma-informed practices, focusing on culturally sustaining methodologies for marginalized youth.

• Decolonizing school psychology research
• Adolescent mental health crisis management
• Culturally responsive assessment frameworks
• Bilingual school psychology competencies

Her recent publications (2022-2024) emphasize critical methodologies (QuantCrit), trauma-informed practices, and systemic equity in K-12 settings. Key themes include racialized oppression, linguistic equity, and Indigenous mental health frameworks.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, she specializes in trauma interventions for children and collaborates on community-based mental health initiatives. Her research continues to shape national dialogues on educational equity and school psychology reforms.