Halima Alhassan
School Psychologist
University of Memphis
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
Epsilon Kappa Chapter
Fall 2008
Dr. Halima Alhassan has dedicated her time to community initiatives, such as mentorship programs with local inner city school districts and currently serves as a mentor for Black girls transitioning from high school to college/university. Dr. Alhassan serves as the chair for interventions as is relates providing services with children with disabilities.
Dr. Halima Alhassan is a licensed School Psychologist, who is committed to working in inner city schools. Her research and efforts include: (1) implementing classroom interventions for teachers that focus on creating inclusive environments, such as diversity training and culturally relevant pedagogy, (2) acculturation as it relates to African immigrants (ELL students) transitioning through grade school, (3) assessment evaluations as it relates to cultural discrepancies (i.e. over-qualification of African American children in Special Education).
