Kendra A. Hamilton, Ph.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor of School Psychology and the director of the School Psychology Ed.S. Program in both Waco and Dallas. She is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Her clinical background includes school psychology work in various public school districts spanning across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. She also has clinical experience providing assessment and therapeutic services in both private practice and psychiatric hospital settings.

Dr. Hamilton teaches a variety of courses for the school psychology program on the Dallas campus. She has lectured on course topics including psychology of exceptional children, psychopathology, consultation, ethics, psychology of learning, and more.

Her primary research interest includes the exploration of disparities in mental health, specifically exploring racial disparities. Other research interests include Autism Spectrum Disorder in children and therapeutic interventions. Dr. Hamilton has presented research both regionally and nationally.

Dr. Hamilton earned her Doctorate of Philosophy in School Psychology from Texas Woman’s University. She is a member of the National Association of School Psychology, the Texas Association of School Psychologists, and the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Association of School Psychologists.