Heather Ormiston

I am an Assistant Professor in the School Psychology program and serve as Director of the Undergraduate Minor in Child and Adolescent Health. I prepare future school psychologists to meet the evolving needs of schools and communities by delivering data-informed, student-centered services in clinical and educational settings.

I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a clinically licensed psychologist, endorsed as a Health Service Provider in Psychology in the state of Indiana. My professional background includes working as a school psychologist in a suburban district in Aurora, Colorado; serving as a statewide trainer for PBIS Indiana; and coordinating self-contained programs for students with behavioral challenges as a Behavior Specialist in a local school corporation.

Currently, I direct the School-Based Mental Health Research and Training Initiative, which promotes the development and implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) focused on improving student well-being, school climate, and academic engagement. This work emphasizes preparing graduate students to apply evidence-based practices and trauma-informed strategies to support positive outcomes for students through a framework of professional ethics and national accreditation standards. I lead several grant-funded partnerships with local school districts to expand access to comprehensive, school-based mental health services. These efforts address the critical shortage of school-based mental health professionals in Indiana by providing high-quality, applied training in evidence-based, systems-level intervention.

My teaching and research emphasize a commitment to preparing future school psychologists to serve in a wide range of clinical and educational settings. I am currently accepting applications for prospective graduate students for Fall 2026.