Kai Zhuang Shum

Dr. Shum is a Licensed Psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). After receiving her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Shum completed her graduate training in the School Psychology program at the University of South Florida (USF). Post doctoral graduation, she directed and assisted with multiple nationally funded grants at the USF School Mental Health Collaborative Center focusing on school-based mental health. Currently, she is an assistant professor in the University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s School Psychology program. Her research interests include social-emotional assessment and interventions in the schools, positive psychology, motivational interviewing, social justice and cultural humility, as well as school-based coaching and professional development. Dr. Shum is passionate about sharing research findings and evidence-based strategies and has extensive presentation experiences across various conferences and professional development settings.