Biography
Dr. Kia Boyd is an Assistant Professor of School Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis at Niagara University. Dr. Boyd holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology and has worked as a school psychologist in public schools for several years in the states of Tennessee, Alabama, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. In addition, Dr. Boyd has participated at the local, state, and national levels to advocate for the profession of school psychology.
Focus of Teaching
Preschool Assessment
Assessment in Counseling
Nature of Autism
Human Learning, Cognition, and Motivation
Counseling and Behavior Therapies with Children
Current Research
Professional development training for educators
Preschool assessment
Mindfulness
Digital technologies in education
Ethics and Professionalism in School Psychology
Ethical adoption of AI in special education
Telehealth and the effectiveness of telepractice in schools
Current Involvement
Manuscript Reviewer
Serves as an editorial board member on the School Psychology Training and Pedagogy (SPTP) editorial team.
Description: Serving as the flagship journal of the Trainers of School Psychologists, SPTP plays a pivotal role in guiding future teaching, education, and pedagogy in the field of school psychology.
Community
Certified and trained as a mindfulness teacher to increase awareness of mental health challenges, such as stress and anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and equipping participants with coping skills. The training, in conjunction with the Center of Mindful Practice at Niagara University, provides community-based outreach services in mindfulness for educators, students, and families.