Tiyana Herring

Hometown: Cairo, GA

Fall 2020 – present

Masters/Specialist in School Psychology

FAMU Feeder 

Educational/Professional Background

Bachelor in Science in Elementary Education from Florida A&M University

Research and Teaching Interests, or Professional Field

Research Interests

• early literacy intervention
• early numeracy intervention
• access to technology for educational and social equity
• classroom dynamics and learning environments

Future Plans/Aspirations

As a school psychologist, I plan to aid schools assess and diagnose students who require special education accommodations, help teachers implement academic and behavior interventions, and help raise awareness to parents and communities about educational resources and mental health. I one day plan to open my own private practice.

Unique Awards/Achievements

• 2020 John Smartt Summer Scholar Intern with Rutgers Center of Minority Serving Institute
• 2018 PURPOSE Educational Research Training Fellow
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund Teacher Quality and Retention Program Fellow