Biography

Samuel Song, a professor within the UNLV College of Education's department of educational psychology and higher education, is an expert on school bullying prevention and reducing racial/ethnic discipline disparities through the implementation of restorative justice practices in schools. His research focuses on strategies to promote healthy school cultures and climates for all children — including the "ecological minority" —and integrating social justice in the field of school psychology.

In addition to Song's academic career, he has practiced school psychology in traditional and alternative settings, including clinics and hospitals, and worked as a licensed psychologist and health service provider. A past president of the Trainers of School Psychologists, Song strives to prepare social justice-oriented industry professionals to work in large, diverse school districts and place emphasis on advocacy, prevention, and interventions that promote wellness and prevent negative outcomes in schools and communities.

Song co-edited the first book on social justice and school psychology, School Psychology and Social Justice: Conceptual Foundations and Tools for Practice. In 2019, he was honored with the American Psychological Association's Division of School Psychology Mid-Career Service or Practice Award, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the field through programs of service or innovations in practice.

His scholarship has been published in scientific journals including the Journal of School Psychology, the National Association of School Psychologists' Best Practices in School Psychology, and the Journal of Experimental Education.