School Psychology Program Faculty
Dr. Paul Jones, professor, directs the School Psychology doctoral program and chairs the department of educational psychology. He received his doctorate from New Mexico State University and joined the UNLV faculty in 1987. His current research interests include the use of the Internet to deliver counseling and assessment services, applications of single-case design/statistical analysis, and computer-assisted neuropsychological testing with particular attention to adaptations for persons with visual disability.
Dr. Joe Crank, associate professor, directs the NASP-approved specialist degree program. He received his doctorate from the University of Kansas and joined the UNLV faculty in 1989. He is actively involved in the National Association of School Psychologists, including reviewing programs seeking NASP approval. He also serves on the Thomas and Mack Law School Clinic Advisory board. His current research interests are behavioral and academic interventions for children and adults with disabilities.
Dr. Kathleen Krach, assistant professor, received her doctorate from Texas A & M University and joined the UNLV faculty in 2005, previously serving as school psychologist in Georgia. Her research interests include school interactions with multicultural children and families, the use of technology in education, and the application of legal mandates in school policies.
Dr. Scott Loe, assistant professor, received his doctorate from the Ohio State University and joined the UNLV faculty in 2003, previously serving as school psychologist in Columbus, Ohio. His current research interests include school wide positive behavior support, response to intervention models, general role and function issues in school psychology, and training models.
Dr. Pamela Staples, assistant professor in residence, is the graduate coordinator for the educational psychology department and teaches courses in counseling and human development. She received her doctorate from George Washington University, and her research interests are focused on development, career counseling, and school-based mental health.