Team Leader
Stephania LaShawn Jackson
Texas A&M University
Department of Educational Psychology
stephanialjackson@tamu.edu
Project Type
Proposal Development
Who Can Join
Faculty, Staff/Postdoctoral Scholars, Graduate Students, Masters Students, Undergraduate Students
Project Description
This research investigates the effects of trauma-informed professional development on educators’ confidence, instructional practices, and student outcomes. It aims to prepare educators to support students impacted by trauma effectively. This research address significant deficiency by providing educators with trauma-informed methodologies that emphasize understanding trauma’s effects, fostering resilience, and nurturing classroom climates. Implementing these practices, educators can enhance student engagement, reduce disruptive behaviors, and support equitable educational outcomes.
Team Needs
Team members are committed to promoting collaborative learning and generating results that advance the project and the broader community. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Special Opportunities
Potential benefits for team members include the opportunity for professional growth and meaningful contributions to educational practices that address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among students affected by trauma. Collaborate in a respectful and stimulating atmosphere.