MS Students

Research and Community Outreach Focused

Shelby Clouthier

Shelby is from Brentwood, TN. She received her Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her assistantship is with Dr. Heidi Stolz. Her research focus is child development and parenting. Specifically parental knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy.

Rachel Guy

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Rachel is from Tallahassee, Florida. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida State University with a double-major in Geography and English. Her major professor is Dr. Margaret Quinn. Rachel’s research interests focus on the influence of parenting as well as cultural and environmental influences on children’s educational outcomes throughout the lifespan, specifically for reading and writing.

Tesha Humphrey

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Tesha Humphrey is from Seymour, TN and received her B.S.S.W. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her major professor is Heidi Stolz. Tesha’s research focuses primarily on the influence of poverty and related stressors on maternal mental health and how the presence of support systems and other resources can strengthen maternal fortitude.

Amie Kahovec

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Amie is from Bolingbrook, IL. She received her B.S. in Family Social Services with a double major in Rehabilitation and Disability Services and a minor in Psychology from Northern Illinois University. Her major professor is Dr. Megan Haselschwerdt. Amie’s research interests, very broadly, looks at domestic violence.

Kylie Larkin

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Kylie is from Church Hill, TN. She recently attended Carson-Newman University where she earned a B.S. in Child and Family Studies. Her research interests are broad but revolve predominantly around Early Childhood Education.

Rebecca Renegar

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Rebecca is from Oak Ridge, TN. She received her B.S. and M.S. from Virginia Tech. Rebecca’s research interests include young children (birth to age 5), development, nutrition, and parenting behaviors.