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Deborah Kipps-Vaughan, Psy.D

Assistant Professor
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: 568-4557
Email: kippsvdx@jmu

Educational and Professional Qualifications

Psy.D

James Madison University (July, 1999)

Ed.S. 

James Madison University (August, 1982)

M.S.  

James Madison University (July, 1980)

B.S.  

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University    (June, 1979)

Biographical Statement

I am a native of Rockingham County. I have always been involved in education, either as a student, instructor, school psychologist, or supervisor.  I served as President of the Virginia Academy of School Psychologists and was honored as Virginia School Psychologist of the Year.

My primary focus is serving the students in the School Psychology Graduate Program to prepare them as professionals. I love working with children, families, and schools.

Research Interests:

Coordination of mental health services for children and adolescents under Comprehensive Services Act and Community Services Boards; Improving data collection for academic interventions; and anger management for high risk youth.