Amber Harris Ph.D., N.C.S.P.

Biography

Dr. Amber Harris is a school psychologist, educator, and national leader in the field with more than 15 years of full-time applied practice prior to transitioning into academia. Her professional experience spans direct service delivery, consultation, systems-level problem solving, and leadership across school and community settings, grounding her work in practical, real-world application. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and previously represented Louisiana as the NASP State Delegate. At the state level, she has provided extensive service to the Louisiana School Psychological Association (LSPA), serving as president in 2016, as well as several additional roles within LSPA, contributing to professional advocacy, training, and organizational leadership. Dr. Harris earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas Tech University. As a faculty member of the LSUS School Psychology Program, she is committed to preparing future school psychologists and mental health professionals through practice-informed teaching, ethical leadership, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

Degrees

Research Interests

Dr. Harris's research interests involve supporting neurodiverse students in the educational setting and post-secondary transitions, AI in school psychology, implementation of the NASP Practice Model, and barriers to implementation of the full NASP Practice Model.

Teaching Assignments

• PSYC 350 - Psychological Tests and Measurement
• PSYC 710 - Introduction to School Psychology
• PSYC 711 - Psychopathology
• PSYC 753/754 - School Psychology Practicum
• PSYC 780 - Consultation
• PSYC 732 - Counseling Diverse Populations
• PSYC 752 - Psychological Assessment II

Office Hours

• Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.

Additional times/days are available by appointment.