RESEARCH LAB
Dr. Shriberg is an Affiliated Faculty of Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism at Indiana University and is a Faculty Fellow for the Academic Engagement Network. He conducts research focused on supporting Jewish students in preK-12 schools and is open to new graduate students with this specific interest. Dr. Shriberg is also the advisory board president of a national research collective called Atid: Advancing Jewish Belonging in K-12 Schools. He and his lab are presently conducting a national qualitative study with Jewish high school students investigating their experiences in schools and with peers. Additionally, our lab members, in partnership with colleagues in Brazil, Israel, Tanzania, and the UK, are working on a study aimed at identifying social justice strategies in school psychology from a global perspective, as well as a study looking at how U.S. school psychologists from minoritized identities conceptualize and seek to implement social justice principles.
Student research team members include:
OUR TEAM
Ciara Thomas
Ciara is a sixth-year doctoral student in the School Psychology program at Indiana University-Bloomington, currently interning at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she served as a research assistant for multiple labs. Her work there focused on African American youth’s perception of the systemic factors that contribute to gun violence in their community, analyzing
the language development of children using eye-tracking software, along with presenting a hypothetical research proposal on the neurological impacts of visual learning.
Ciara’s research interests involve socially just advocacy that precipitates effective unbiased assessments for students of color. A subsequent line of interest for Ciara is neuropsychology and neuropsychological assessments within the intersection of the field of School Psychology. She is excited to work towards alleviating disparities for minoritized youth in areas where psychological services are scarce.
Matthew Hamilton
Matthew is a second-year student in the School Psychology Doctoral Program at Indiana University. A born Hoosier, he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Social Studies Education at Indiana University. He previously lived in Hangzhou, China, where he studied Chinese and taught at an international school.
His interests include working with students and families facing marginalization, educator collaboration, systems-level consultation, and global issues in school psychology. In the future, he hopes to gain experience across settings as a licensed psychologist who works with youth and their families.
Tiffany Williams
Tiffany is a second-year student in the School Psychology Doctoral Program at Indiana University. For her undergraduate degree, she majored in Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she served as a research assistant in the Developing Equitable Minds lab. Her work there focused on promoting children’s developing conceptions of equity and fairness, as well as understanding their perception and development of group-based social biases.
Tiffany’s research interests center on promoting social justice and culturally responsive practice in school psychology across global contexts. Additionally, she is interested in supporting students with neurodevelopmental disabilities during transition periods, with an emphasis on minoritized youth navigating the transition from high school to adulthood. Ultimately, she aims to promote equitable, safe, and inclusive environments where all children feel seen, valued, and supported.
Tiondra Little
Tiondra is a fourth-year doctoral candidate in the School Psychology Ph.D. Program at Indiana University, where she also earned her M.S.Ed. in School Psychology and is pursuing a minor in Counseling Psychology. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Illinois State University, with minors in African American Studies, Children’s Studies, and Sociology.
Tiondra’s research interests center on multiracial identity development, with a focus on understanding how family and school systems contribute to positive developmental outcomes for multiracial youth and adolescents. Her clinical interests include supporting adolescents and emerging adults from marginalized backgrounds through psychological assessment, consultation and collaboration, and evidence-based intervention, particularly with individuals navigating systemic barriers, under-resourced communities, and experiences of trauma. Through her research and clinical training, she aims to promote culturally responsive practices that address the interconnected academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of the individuals and communities she serves.
Yiming Han
Yiming is a second-year student in the School Psychology Doctoral Program at Indiana University. Originally from China, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and later earned her Master of Philosophy in Social and Developmental Psychology from the University of Cambridge.
Yiming’s research interests center on developing culturally responsive frameworks for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment and intervention, particularly for individuals and communities with limited access to these services. She is also interested in examining social justice frameworks from a global perspective to better understand how principles of equity are defined and applied across diverse cultural and educational contexts. She is committed to advancing inclusive and equitable educational environments, supporting diverse learners, and contributing to evidence-based practices that improve access and outcomes for underserved populations.
