Danielle Hankins

Dr. Danielle Hankins is an educational psychologist with expertise encompassing K–12 education systems, special and general education programming, curriculum and program evaluation, graduate course design, and school neuropsychological assessment. Her professional experience extends to psychoeducational evaluation, evidence-based intervention planning, data interpretation and analysis, and the facilitation of effective collaboration among parents and multidisciplinary teams. Dr. Hankins is recognized for her advanced proficiency in interpreting psychoeducational evaluations and her dedication to advancing research-informed educational practice.

With experience across diverse educational settings, Dr. Hankins brings a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities within today’s schools. She has partnered with administrators, educators, and families to strengthen instructional practices, enhance student outcomes, and ensure that all learners have access to high-quality educational experiences.

Dr. Hankins has developed and taught graduate-level courses in psychoeducational and school neuropsychological assessment practices, assessment methodologies, multidisciplinary collaboration, professional roles in educational psychology, psychopharmacology, developmental psychopathology, organizational cohesion, and educational leadership. Her teaching emphasizes practical application, critical inquiry, and professional growth. Through her role as a dissertation chair, she mentors emerging scholars and practitioners, guiding them toward excellence in research and practice within the field of educational psychology.