Who We Are

Charis Lauren Wahman is an associate professor (with tenure) of special education and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D). She is also affiliated faculty in School Psychology and Clinical Director of The PACES Project. Her research primarily focuses on training early childhood teachers on evidence-based practices within the framework of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) to stop suspension and expulsion of preschool children and family-centered practices.
Advisees
PhD
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Natalia Fraczek, School Psychology
M. A. Special Education
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Magdalyn Wilson
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Laila Smith
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Takeya Harris
Lab Alumni
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Sylvia Piskorowski, M.A., BCBA (2023)
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Jordan Carlson, M.A., BCBA (2023)
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Mallory Haynie, M.A., BCBA (2024)
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Ashley Le, M.A., M.A., BCBA (2025)
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Aaliyah Mayes (2026)