Dr. Eui Kyung Kim (She/Her) is an assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Kim’s research focuses on improving the screening and intervention practices for social-emotional resilience in K-12 students. She conducts studies on complete mental health screening, which highlights a balanced approach to identifying the assets and needs of students. She has also adapted and implemented an evidence-based mentorship program, Check, Connect, & Respect. The program aims to enhance students’ school engagement and learning by building core components of social-emotional learning and improving their ability to navigate and address academic and socioemotional issues in schools. Additionally, Dr. Kim’s research centers on the school climate experienced by K-12 school members from marginalized racial and ethnic backgrounds. She aims to shed light on the experiences of underrepresented populations in education and provide practical recommendations for improving school climate. Her research also focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in school psychology training, practice, and scholarship. Dr. Kim strives to develop future educators, researchers, and leaders who promote structures of opportunity for all in the K-12 education system.Â
Currently, Dr. Kim serves as the school psychology program director at UC Riverside. She is also an editorial fellow for School Psychology Review (SPR) and an editorial board member for SPR and the Journal of School Psychology.
