UMass Boston

Jesslynn Rocha Neves-McCain, Assistant Professor, Counseling & School Psychology

Jesslynn R. Neves-McCain

Department:
Counseling & School Psychology
Title:
Assistant Professor

Biography

Dr. Neves is a scholar and licensed psychologist whose work focuses on school climate, educational equity, bilingual assessment, and international school psychology. She is a member of the lead team for the International School Climate Collaborative (ISCC), an academic collective that advocates for a positive school climate worldwide. She is currently an Editorial Fellow for the International Journal of Educational and School Psychology.

Area of Expertise

Educational Equity and Cultural Responsiveness, School Quality Measurement, Bilingual Psychological Assessment, International School Psychology

Degrees

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education

B.S., Tufts University

Additional Information

Dr. Neves serves as a consultant on culturally responsive practice in culturally, linguistically, and geographically diverse districts. She possesses clinical and consulting experience in psycho-educational assessment, bilingual assessment, and culturally responsive education.