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Department of Psychology

Brea Banks

Associate Professor
Psychology
Office
DEG Degarmo Hall 422
Office Phone
(309) 438-2703office
phone
Email
bmbanks@ilstu.eduemail
Website
https://about.illinoisstate.edu/bmb... website
  • About
  • Education
  • Awards & Honors
  • Research

Biography

Raised in Chicago's south suburbs. Former women's basketball player at ISU. Go Birds! Dedicated to serving children and families holding marginalized identities. Thoroughly enjoys interacting with students and training future psychologists.

Current Courses

PSY 598.001 Doctoral Internship In School Psychology

PSY 503.001 Doctoral Research Proseminar In School Psychology

PSY 477.001 School-based Prevention, Intervention, and Anti-racist/Social Justice Practices

PSY 290.002 Special Projects: Research Apprenticeship

PSY 590.002 Advanced Practicum Assessment

PSY 590.002 Advanced Practicum Intervention

PSY 402.002 Applied Research Experience In School Psychology

PSY 598.001 Doctoral Internship In School Psychology Final Term

PSY 599.002 Doctoral Research In Psychology

PSY 499.002 Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

PSY 502.002 Research Apprenticeship

PSY 290.002 Special Projects: Research Apprenticeship

Teaching Interests & Areas

Cognitive Assessment, Theories and Practice of Counseling Children and Adolescents, Culturally Responsive Psychological Service Provision

Research Interests & Areas

Microaggression; Racially minoritized student experiences in higher education

PhD School Psychology

Illinois State University
Normal IL

BS Psychology & Philosophy

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Centering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award

ISU Center for Civic Engagement
2025

Editor’s Appreciation Award

Journal of School Psychology
2025

Luminary in the Field

APA Division 16, Student Affiliates of School Psychology
2025

Outstanding Contributions to Mentorship Award

APA Division 16
2025

Teaching Initiative Award

Illinois State University
2022

Reviewer of the Year

Journal of School Psychology
2022

Research Initiative Award

Illinois State University
2021

S.T.A.R. Award, Promotion of Diversity

ISU Division of Student Affairs
2021

Service Initiative Award

Illinois State University
2020

NASPA IV-West Rising Star Award - New Professional

Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
2017

Book, Chapter

Visit Dr. Banks' website for a full list of publications: https://about.illinoisstate.edu/bmbanks/publications/

Presentations

Okamura, K.*, Lannin, D. G., Banks, B. (2018, April). Exploring mechanisms of personal values’ influence on colorblind racial attitudes. Poster presented at Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.