Professional Staff
Timothy Odegard, Ph.D.
Tim.Odegard@mtsu.edu
Chairholder, Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies
Professor of Psychology
Melinda Hirschmann, Ed.D., CALT
Melinda.Hirschmann@mtsu.edu
Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach
Erin Alexander, Ed.S., NCSP, CALT
Erin.Alexander@mtsu.edu
Assistant Director for Clinical Services
Emily Farris, Ph.D.
Emily.Farris@mtsu.edu
Assistant Director for Educational Services and Research Initiatives
Support Staff
Kim Haag
Kimberly.Haag@mtsu.edu
Executive Aide, Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies
Graduate Assistants and Student Workers
Graduate Assistants pursuing a PhD in Literacy Studies:
- Katy Kloberdanz
- Ifeoluwa Popoola
- Pamela Shewalter
Graduate Assistants pursuing a Master’s degree in School Psychology:
- Michaela Cormier
- Lauren Hunsicker
Graduate Assistant pursuing a Master's degree in Experimental Psychology and serving as Lab Coordinator:
- Denise Ealy
Student worker specializing in Graphic Design:
- Andrew Moore