Associate Professor
Director, School Psychology Program
East Hall 203H
860.768.4545
politikos@hartford.edu

Degrees:
Ph.D.  University of Northern Colorado, School Psychology
B.S. University of La Verne, Athens, Greece, Psychology

Courses Taught:         
PSY 240 Infant & Child Development
PSY 561 Cognitive & Psychoeducational Assessment I
PSY 565 Cognitive & Psychoeducational Assessment II
PSY 737 Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 755 School Psychology Internship Supervision I
PSY 756 School Psychology Internship Supervision II

My research focuses on cognitive assessment especially as it relates to the validity of new assessment instruments. As the cognitive assessment industry expands and new tools are being marketed with ever increasing frequency it is important to make judgments regarding utility and purpose of these instruments. Furthermore, I enjoy researching executive functions as they relate to the learning process. For example, what role, if any, does memory play in a child’s ability to master reading skills? Finally, I am interested in the application of psychology, and specifically school psychology, worldwide. It is important to understand others’ perspective of psychology in order to gain better understanding of similarities and differences of individuals and groups.

Department of Psychology University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford, CT 06117
East Hall 203 / 860.768.4544 / 860.768. 5292 FAX