Targeted Recruiting and Home Institution Mentor Model for REU Sites

Dr. Nathaniel P. von der Embse is an assistant professor of school psychology at Temple University. Dr. von der Embse utilizes a social justice framework to examine the intersection of education policy and school mental health. His research is focused in three primary areas including: (1) an examination of teacher stress and student test anxiety surrounding high-stakes exams, (2) the creation and validation of internalizing behavior and socio-emotional wellness screening assessments, and (3) the training of teachers and schools in population-based assessment methods (e.g., universal mental health screening, Mental Health First Aid) to inform tiered and targeted intervention.