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Andryce Clinkscales, Ph.D., LP, NCSP

Assistant Professor

A Conversation with Dr. Clinkscales

What would you tell a student who is thinking about attending East Texas A&M?

Students considering East Texas A&M can benefit from learning alongside a wide range of supportive faculty who bring professional and research experiences to their program. Approaching one's educational experience with curiosity and an openness to new perspectives, ideas, and opportunities can make a meaningful difference in personal and professional growth. Taking advantage of opportunities as they arise, whether through research, professional development, or volunteer work, often leads to some of the most valuable learning experiences during one's time in their educational career.

What draws you to your discipline?

I am drawn to the field of school psychology because it sits at the intersection of psychology and education, allowing me to apply psychological knowledge in ways that directly support students in school settings. I value the opportunity to meet students and families where they are and to help increase access to supports and services for those who may need them most. I am also drawn to the breadth of the discipline, school psychologists can make meaningful impacts through assessment, consultation, intervention, and systems-level work, all of which contribute to improving the well-being and success of children and the communities that support them.

Education

• Ph.D., School Psychology, Michigan State University, 2024
• M.A., School Psychology, Michigan State University, 2020
• B.S., Psychology and Spanish, Grand Valley State University, 2018

Professional Organizations

• National Association of School Psychologists
• International School Psychology Association
• Trainers of School Psychologists
• American Psychological Association
• Critical Mixed Race Studies Association

Research Areas

• Consultation, coaching, and collaboration
• Identity development and belonging
• Implementation science and systems change
• Culturally responsive practices and professional development

Awards

• Early Career Scholar, Society for the Study of School Psychology, 2026
• Texas School Psychology Social Justice Fellowship, 2026
• Article of the Year, School Psychology, 2024
• Article of the Year, School Psychology, 2022

Recent Publications

• Green, M.N., Clinkscales, A., & Caballero, A.L. (2026). “I internalized a lot:” Identity-based risk factors and depression symptoms in biracial girls and young women. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-026-02875-6. Advance online publication.
• Clinkscales, A., Williams, B.J., Sessum, J., & Poole, L. (2025). Reflections from racially minoritized graduates regarding the benefits of racially diverse cohorts in school psychology programs. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 41(2), 54-63.
• Clinkscales, A., & Barrett, C.A. (2025). What's race got to do with it? Relationships between racial match and school psychologists' perceptions in school-based consultation. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 35(3), 369-396. https://doi.org/10.1080/10474412.2024.2427045.
• Clinkscales, A., Barrett, C.A., & Endres, B. (2024). How does culture fit into de implementation? A scoping review of empirical research. Psychology in the Schools, 61(9), 3589-3611. https:// doi.org/10.1002/pits.23244.