Department of Psychology
Kathryn England-Aytes
Dr. England-Aytes is a founding teaching faculty for the CSUMB psychology department, and a master trainer and curriculum developer in the areas of historical trauma and cultural awareness in Indian Country. Kathryn is a Native descendant, born and reared in Oklahoma, where she attended boarding school in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She has served on the board of the Native American Children's Alliance, and is currently a Fellow for the National Center on Adoption and Permanency, a national organization that provides a broad range of multidisciplinary services and resources relating to adoption, foster care and child welfare.
Kathryn's research interests include an exploration of historical trauma, academic persistence and resiliency among American Indians and their descendants. As an educator, her goal is to honor and integrate the cultures, values and traditions of Native students with learning opportunities for full participation in the larger community.
| Title: | Lecturer |
|---|---|
| kengland-aytes@csumb.edu | |
| Office Location | Heron Hall 18-123 |
| Office Hours | Virtual Office Hours, Tuesday, 10:00 pm - 12:00 noon, or TBA |
| Areas of Expertise |
Dr. England-Aytes' research interests include historical trauma, academic persistence and resiliency among American Indians and their descendants. |
| Courses Taught |
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology |
| Selected Works Author Gallery | Coming Soon |