Marisha L. Humphries, PhD
Associate Professor
Educational Psychology
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Contact
Building & Room:
3529 ETMSW
Address:
1040 W. Harrison St. (M/C 147), Chicago, IL 60607
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About
Marisha L. Humphries, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and licensed clinical psychologist who engages in developmental and prevention science research that takes an integrated approach to studying African-American children's normative and prosocial development. Specifically, her work examines African-American children's emotional and social competence, and the ways in which schools can support this development by facilitating an equitable learning environment. Given Dr. Humphries’ interest and experience in applied research, she engages in work that has contributed to the development of culturally relevant classroom observation tools and a classroom curricula for young children, along with trainings and supports for pre-service interns and school leaders. She has also engaged with university faculty to facilitate their learning regarding the connection between social and emotional competence, diversity, and learning in university rooms. Dr. Humphries is committed to engaging in work that acknowledges and supports the optimal development of African American children despite pervasive racial inequalities. Her research has been published in Early Education & Development, Journal of Applied School Psychology, Children & Schools, and the Journal of Black Psychology.
Selected Publications
(*denotes student author)
Humphries, M. L., *Moore, C., Ward, A.E. (forthcoming Spring 2025). Supporting students to develop positive racial identities. In Soutter, A. E. Ward, & C. N. Ly (Eds.), Transformative social and emotional learning: Centering equity and social justice in PreK-6 classrooms. Teachers College.
Loyd, A. B., Humphries, M. L., *Moore, C., *Owens, C., *Mbande, A., & *Williams, N. (2024). Identifying risk and protective factors in research on mental health and Black American adolescents: 1990 through 2022. Journal of Black Psychology. Advanced online publication https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984241249360
*Smith, A. M., Humphries, M. Mbilishaka, A., Auguste, E. E (2023). Hair messages: A context for exploring racial socialization among African American males. Journal of Black Psychology, 49, 684-715. https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984231191847
Humphries, M.L. & McKay-Jackson, C. (2022). The role of race in social and emotional learning (SEL) training for pre-service school social workers and teachers. Children & Schools, 44, 7-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/cs/cdab031
Gardner-Neblett, N., Iruka, I. U., & Humphries, M., (2021). Dismantling the Black-White achievement gap paradigm: Why and how we need to focus instead on systemic change. Journal of Education, 203, 433-441. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220574211031958
Humphries, M. L., *Williams, B., & *May, T. (2018). Early Childhood Teachers Perspectives on Social-Emotional Competence and Learning in Urban Classrooms. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 34, 157-179. https://doi.org/10.1080/15377903.2018.1425790
Humphries, M. & Iruka, I. (2017). Ring the alarm: Moving from educational gaps to educational opportunities for Black students. In I. U. Iruka, S. Curenton, & T. Durden (eds.), African American Children in Early Childhood Education: Making the Case for Policy Investments in Families, Schools, and Communities (pp.15-34). United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Humphries, M. (2016). Social emotional competence: The missing but necessary ingredient in facilitating Black children’s academic outcomes & positive Development. In Black Child Development Institute – Chicago, Being Black is not a risk factor: Statistics and strengths-based solutions in the state of Illinois (pp.30-33). National Black Child Development Institute: Washington, DC.
Humphries, M. L., Strickland, J., & Keenan, K. (2014). African American preschoolers’ social and emotional competence at school: Influence of teachers and mothers support. Journal of Education, 194, 11-18. https://doi.org/10.1177/002205741419400104
Humphries, M. L., (2013). African American children’s affective attributions & consequences regarding sociomoral events. Early Education & Development, 24, 212-232. https://doi.org/10.1080/10409289.2011.647610
Notable Honors
2023-2024, Graduate Mentoring Award, University of Illinois Chicago
2018, Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of Illinois Chicago
2016-2017, Master Teacher Scholar, Center for the Advancement of Teaching-Learning Communities, University of Illinois Chicago
2010-2011, Teaching Recognition Program Award, , Council on Excellence in Teaching & Learning, University of Illinois Chicago
Education
2001 - PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, Clinical Psychology
1998 - MA, University of Illinois at Chicago, Clinical Psychology
1994 - BS, Howard University, Psychology
Licensures and Certifications
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Illinois
Professional Memberships
Society for Research in Child Development
American Psychological Association