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Education

• Ph.D. University of Northern Colorado, School Psychology Program (APA-Accredited Program)
• M.A. University of Denver Special Education-Moderate Needs
• B.S. Mathematics Lafayette College A.B. History

Professional/Academic Experience

• 2021-present
  • Professor and Chair of School Psychology Department, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
• 2017-2021
        Associate Professor in School Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
• 2015-2017
  
  • Assistant Professor in School Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
• 2013-2015      
  • Associate Professor in School Psychology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD.
• 2007-2013     
  • Assistant Professor in School Psychology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. Teaching courses in academic and behavioral intervention, cognitive assessment, neuropsychology, multiculturalism and practicum.
• 2011- 2015     
  • School Psychology consultant, Educational Services Unit # 1, Bloomfield, NE. Provided school psychological services to students, families, and teachers. This includes assessment, behavioral and academic intervention, crisis intervention, and counseling.
• 2006-2007      
  • School Psychologist, Jefferson Parish Public School System, Jefferson Parish, LA. Louisiana School Psychology Internship Consortium. (LAS*PIC).  Developed behavior plans for individual students and classrooms. Provided counseling services to students with behavioral and emotional difficulties. Conducted training sessions on multidisciplinary staffing and behavioral planning. Assisted district in implementation of corrective action plan and implementation of reauthorization of IDEA. Conducted individual and group assessments for students to determine special education eligibility. Rotation in preschool screenings.
•  1999-2006      
  • Academic and Behavioral Consultant, Excelsior Youth Center Residential Treatment Facility, Aurora, CO. Created and implemented individualized educational plans for adolescent females with behavioral and emotional difficulties. Performed individualized and group achievement and cognitive testing. Provided consultation services to therapists, teachers and administrators about complex learning and behavioral disorders. Coordinated academic tracking and program evaluation for residential high school. Programmed database IEP software. Worked on peer support team to help faculty and staff who had stressful working experiences. Led faculty workshops about working with oppositional children, nonverbal learning disabilities, and executive dysfunction.

Other Experience

License/Certification

• Licensed School Psychologist – Colorado Department of Education. 169552
• Licensed Psychologist – Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Psyc.00013667\
• National Certification in School Psychology
• South Dakota State Board of Education Certificate in School Psychology.

Research/Areas of Interest

• Classroom management
• Academic and Behavioral Interventions
• Professional issues for school psychology faculty

Publications/Creative Works

Hulac, D., King, B., Aspiranti, K. (in press). When does a school psychology degree pay off? School Psychology Review.

Blake, J., Aspiranti, K., Hulac, King, B., Arguello-Abramson, A. (in press). The Effects of Doctoral Program Identifying Factors on Post-Graduate Work Settings and Program Completion. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy.

Schoenen, E. C., Alsip, B. S., Martinez, J. C., Grekov, P., Aspiranti, K. B., & Hulac, D. M. (2024). A Meta-Analysis of Fidget Devices as Academic and Behavioral Interventions. School Psychology Review, 1-13.

Schoenen, E. C., Martinez, J. C., Grekov, P., Aspiranti, K. B., & Hulac, D. (2024). Fidget Devices as Academic and Behavioral Interventions: A Meta-Analysis of Single-case Design Studies. Education and Treatment of Children, 47(3), 231-244.

Hulac, D., Ryan, A., Pratt, A., Nyberg, J., Kriescher, S. (2024). Understanding Depression and Anxiety Rates of School Psychology Graduate Students. School Psychology.

Aspiranti, K. B., Schoenen, E., & Hulac, D. M. (2024). The effects of fidget spinners on oral reading fluency. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 40(3), 248-266.

Ryan, A. M., & Hulac, D. M. (2024). The Relationship Between Self-Care Behaviors and Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in School Psychology Graduate Students. Contemporary School Psychology, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-024-00498-4.

Aspiranti, K. B., Hulac, D. M., & *Blake, J. (2024). Keep it simple: Information sources students use when choosing school psychology programs. Psychology in the Schools.

*King, B. L., *Mickelson, L. R., Hulac, D. M., Aspiranti, K. B., *Odiorne S. C., & *Boetel, A. (2024). School psychology program characteristics, student race, and gender. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 40(2), 66-77.

Hulac, D. M., Hughes, T., Vazquez, E. G., Peña, J., Murray, H., Harry, S. R., & Crepeau-Hobson, F. (2024). Statement by Division 16 of the American Psychological Association: Safety of Schools (SOS) Task Force. School Psychology, 39(1), 4.

Aspiranti, K. B., Hulac, D. M., & *Blake, J. (2023). Reputable and affordable programs with a strong commitment to diversity: Factors influencing school psychology student admission decisions. School Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000579

Hulac, D. M., & Aspiranti, K. B. (2023). Publication outlets for school psychology faculty: 2016–2020. Psychology in the Schools, 60(10), 4079-4088. 10.1002/pits.22981

Kriescher, S. L., Hulac, D. M., *Ryan, A. M., & *King, B. L. (2023). Evaluating the evidence for fidget toys in the classroom. Intervention in School and Clinic, 59(1), 66-69. 10534512221130070.

Grants and Contracts Funded

Aspiranti, K. B., Hulac, D. M., & Anderson, J. (not funded, June 2023). School Psychology Leaders In Trauma-Informed Practices (SPLIT). Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel (CFDA 84.325D) ($2,186,565). Role: Principal Investigator. Not Funded

Anderson, J., & Hulac, D. M. 2023. Enhanced Training for Rural and Linguistically Diverse School Psychologists in School-based âùºìÔº Health . $3,999,391.48. United States Department of Education. Funded

Anderson, J., & Hulac, D. M. 2022. Title of Project: Promoting Trauma-informed School Psychologists from Marginalized Backgrounds in Colorado Schools. $1,299,547. (Role: Principal Investigator) United States Department of Education. Funded

Anderson, J., Hulac, D. M., & Pena, J. 2022. Pilot and evaluation of an efficient and evidence-based tool for the promotion of mental health for UNC students. Provost’s Revitalization Grant. University of Northern Colorado. $77,614.70. Not Funded

Honors and Awards

• 2025, Jean Baker Service Award, American Psychological Association, Division 16
• 2023, Reviewer of the Year, International Journal of School and Educational Psychology
• 2022, AM & Jo Winchester Outstanding Scholar Award Winner, UNC
• 2020, Outstanding Service Award, American Psychological Association, Division 16