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蜜月直播
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist鈥檚 academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
蜜月直播
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Academics
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist鈥檚 academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
Academics
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Admission & Financial Aid
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist鈥檚 academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
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Student Life
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist鈥檚 academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
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Stacy A.S. Williams, PhD, LP
Associate Professor of Psychology
Bio
Dr. Stacy Williams is an Associate Professor at Marist University, a licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, and nationally recognized expert in school psychology and systems-based educational support. She brings over two decades of experience in strengthening educator capacity and improving student outcomes through evidence-based, data-informed practices.
Dr. Williams serves on the executive board of the Trainers of School Psychologists (TSP) and mentors graduate students and early-career professionals through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) mentoring program. At the state level, she supports school psychology candidates and contributes to the development of professional learning content for statewide conferences, including the NYASP Student Strand and the NYSED MTSS-I Virtual Conference.
Her work is grounded in extensive experience with K-12 learners across urban, rural, and international contexts. Dr. Williams has consulted with Instructional Support Teams (IST) in New York, Connecticut, and Jamaica, supporting the implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) frameworks. She provides professional development in effective instructional strategies, academic and behavioral interventions, data-based decision-making, and school-university partnerships.
As the former Director of the NYSED MTSS-I Center at the University at Albany, Dr. Williams is known for her strategic insight, collaborative leadership, and reflective approach to educational systems change. Her work is driven by a commitment to fostering strong, sustainable learning environments that support all students in reaching their full potential.
Education
PhD, School Psychology, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, MA, 2004
MA, Education, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, MA, 2002
BA, Psychology, Amherst College, Amherst, MA, 1997
Research Interests / Areas of Focus
My professional scholarship is centered at the intersection of training, teaching, and applied consultation, with an emphasis on promoting student success, well-being, and sustainable systems-level improvement. Drawing from systems-level, ecological, instructional, and applied consultation frameworks, my work examines how school psychologists and educational leaders can implement effective, data-informed practices that enhance teaching and learning.
I am particularly interested in the development of content and tools that strengthen professional practice, whether through graduate-level training programs or ongoing educator development. My research focuses on systems-level consultation and classroom-based strategies designed to foster supportive, high-quality learning environments that respect individual backgrounds and promote academic engagement for all students.
Selected Publications
Hogg, N., & Williams, S. (2024). The miseducation of black students. New York School Psychologist,42 (1), 26 鈥� 28.
Williams, S. (2023). Confessions of a diversity, equity, inclusive and justice consultant. New York School Psychologist,41 (3), 26 鈥� 28.
Williams, S.A.S., & Fritz, S. R. (2023). Social justice advocacy. In Dennis J. Simon & Mark E. Swerdlik (Eds)., Supervision in school psychology: The developmental, ecological, problem-solving model (341-363). New York, Routledge.
Wright Fields, C., Williams, S.A.S. & Hanssen, D. (2023). Confronting racism and anti-Semitism: Dismantling oppressive systems through faculty led diversity initiatives. In V. Stead (Ed.) Confronting Antisemitism on Campus (Equity in Higher Education Theory, Policy, and Praxis). (pp. 339-351). Peter Lang Publishing.
Williams, S.A.S. (2022). A love letter to black professionals: You matter. New York School Psychologist,41 (1), 20-23.
Truong, D. M., Tanaka, M. L., Cooper, J. M., Song, S., Talapatra, D., Arora, P., Fenning, P., McKenney, E., Williams, S., Stratton-Gadke, K., Jimerson, S. R., Pandes-Carter, L., Hulac, D., & Garc铆a-V谩zquez, E. (2021). School Psychology Unified Call for Deeper Understanding, Solidarity, and Action to Eradicate Anti-AAAPI Racism and Violence. School Psychology Review, DOI:10.1080/2372966X.2021.1949932
Rinke, C.R., Williams, S., Conlin, V., & Coshal, S. (2021) Shaping an inclusive higher Education curriculum: Building capacity for transformational change. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 38 (1), 25 鈥� 36.
Williams, S.A.S., Cooper, J.M., & Shriberg, D. (2021). Social justice, anti-racism and school psychology: Reconciling with our past to build an equitable future. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 38 (1), 1 - 10.
Cooper, J.M., Williams, S.A.S., Shriberg, D. (2020). Introduction to Special Issue Training School Psychologists as Social Justice Change Agents: Current Practices and Future Directions (Part 1). Trainers Forum, 37 (2), 1- 9.
Creative Work (member of writing team that generated these documents)
Trainers of School Psychologists (TSP). 2021. School psychology unified call for deeper understanding, solidarity, and action to eradicated anti-AAAPI racism and violence [Position Statement.]
Trainers of School Psychologists (TSP). 2021. Addressing anti-AAPI racism and xenophobia: A joint statement from TSP and Division 16 [Position Statement.]
New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP). 2020. NYASP Statement on Discrimination Against Persons of Color.
Selected Presentations
Hogg, N. J., Doody, R., & Williams, S. A. S. (2025, April). Empowering Minds: Tiered Strategies for Behavioral and Social Emotional Growth. Poster presentation at the University at Albany Student Showcase, Albany, NY.
Williams, S. (2025, May). Navigating challenges in systems level coaching [Invited Presentation]. NYSED Educational Partnership Statewide-Meeting. Albany, NY.
Hogg, N. J., Doody, R., & Williams, S. A. S. (2025, February). Empowering Minds: Tiered Strategies for Behavioral and Social Emotional Growth. Poster presentation at the meeting of National Association for School Psychologists. Seattle, WA.
Williams, S. (2025, February). Multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS): Catalysts for student and family transformation [Invited Workshop]. National Association of School Psychology Conference, Seattle, WA.
Williams, S. (2025, January). Understanding leadership style: Leveraging core values [Invited Presentation]. NYSED Mini-Virtual Conference, Albany, NY.
Williams, S. (2024, October). Fostering and inclusive learning environment: A guide to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice for school psychology practitioners [Invited Presentation]. New York Association of School Psychologist Conference, Syracuse NY.
Hogg, N. J. Doody, R., & Williams, S. A. S. (2024, October). Empowering Minds: Tiered Strategies for Behavioral and Social Emotional Growth. Paper presentation at the meeting of New York Association of School Psychologists. Syracuse, NY.
Coffey, J., Williams, S., & Minehan, T. (2024, August). MTSS and IHEs: Outreach, recruitment, and successful integration. Practitioner Session at the OSEP Leadership Conference, Washington, DC.
Williams, S., & Campos, R. (2024, May). Understanding systems coaching: Empowering Excellence [Presentation]. NYSED Mini-Virtual Conference, Albany, NY.
Williams, S. (2024, May). NYSED MTSS-I Pilot Framework: An Overview [Invited Presentation]. NYSED Mini-Virtual Conference, Albany, NY.
Williams, S. (2024, March). Unpacking NYSED鈥檚 MTSS-I pilot framework [Keynote Presentation]. SCDN MTSS-I conference, Albany. NY
Hogg, N. J., Conboy, M., & Williams, S. A. S. (2024, February). Police Brutality: Psychological Implications. Poster presentation acceptance at the meeting of National Association for School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.
Williams, S. (2024, February). Diversity leadership development: An interdisciplinary and practitioner-oriented approach [Documented Session]. National Association of School Psychology Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Williams, S., Harper, E., & Gettman, J.A. (2024, February). Career transitions in school psychology [Mini skills]. National Association of School Psychologists 2024 Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Eck, J., Munoz, I., Andino, Y., Mosca, K., & Williams, S. (2024, February). Building reading comprehension skills in K- 5 English language learners [Mini skills, Presidential Strand]. National Association of School Psychologists 2024 Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Williams, S. & Doody, R. (2023, December). The New York state education department鈥檚 (NYSED鈥檚) multi-tiered system of supports-integrated (MTSS-I) pilot framework: Supporting English language learners [Invited Presentation]. Voices united: embracing diversity to foster multiculturalism and multilingualism, Fordham University School of Education at Lincoln Center, Manhattan, NY.
Williams, S. (2023, November). Radical and restorative self-care for educators [Invited Presentation]. Caribbean Well-Being Conference, Student Support Services Division, St. Maarten.
Joseph, C., & Williams, S. (2023, November). Building a brighter future: Unleashing positive behavior interventions within a multi-tiered support system [Invited Presentation]. Xan Lopez Annual School Psychology In-service, University at Hartford, CT.
Williams, S. (2023, October). Self-care and advocacy: Meal preps for the soul [Keynote Presenter]. Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention conference, Amherst, NY.
Williams, S. (2023, April). Synchronous and asynchronous diversity leadership development: Leveraging in-house talent [Featured Session]. Black School Psychology Network Summit, Atlanta, GA.
Malone, C., Williams, S., & Worrell, F. (2022, October). Critical conversations: A presidential discussion-Leading with intention [Invited Panel discussant]. New York Association of School Psychologists Conference, Long Island, NY.
Williams, S., & Aste, A. (2022, May). Selfcare and advocacy: Meal preps for the soul [Keynote speaker]. McGill Summer Institute for School Psychology (SISP) Virtual Conference.
Hanssen, D., & Williams, S. (2022, October). Connecting the arts for social justice: Using the mask as a tool for self-awareness and allyship [Paper presentation]. New York State Social Work Education Association, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Awards and Honors
- President鈥檚 Award, Trainers of School Psychologists (2025, February)
- Library Faculty Research Award, 蜜月直播 (2022, March)
- Honorable Mention in Trainers of School Psychology 鈥淏lack Leaders in School Psychology鈥� (2022)
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, Excellence in Teaching Award (2021, May)
- Presidential Service Award, New York Association of School Psychologists (2020, October)
- Center for Civic Engagement Faculty Fellows, 蜜月直播 (2016 鈥� 2017)
- President鈥檚 Award, Trainers of School Psychologists (2017, February)
- Profiles of Marist Faculty Scholarship (2016 鈥� 2017)
- Presidential Citation, Trainers of School Psychologists (2020, February)
- Presidential Service Award, New York Association of School Psychologists (2020, October)
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