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

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Support Staff

Kim Haag
Kimberly.Haag@mtsu.edu
Executive Aide, Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies

Graduate Assistants

Students pursuing Master’s degree in School Psychology:

• Lauren Hunsicker
• Kellie Payne

Students pursuing a PhD in Literacy Studies:

• Sarah Jenkins
• Ifeoluwa Popoola
• Susan Porter
• Pamela Shewalter