Valerie Morgan

Valerie Morgan serves as Assistant Professor of Health Service Psychology in the College of Human Sciences and Humanities at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), where she has been faculty since 2018 after previously holding an assistant professor position at the University of St. Thomas in Houston.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
• Master's degree and Doctorate in Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin
• Doctoral Internship, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

As a licensed specialist in school psychology with over 15 years of experience in Texas public schools, Dr. Morgan's research centers on comprehensive assessment methodologies for children and adolescents facing academic, behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. Her work specifically addresses identification protocols for intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and emotional disturbances while exploring evidence-based school interventions. A significant portion of her scholarship investigates how Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks can transform educational environments and improve student outcomes through targeted behavioral consultation.

Scientific Awards: None listed in available documentation.

Advising and Grants: Dr. Morgan provides academic guidance to graduate students in health service psychology programs, though specific advisees are not documented. No grant funding information appears in the provided materials.