Nicolette Grasley-Boy

Dr. Nicolette (Nikki) Grasley-Boy is an Assistant Research Professor at Juniper Gardens Children’s Project.  She earned her Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Florida, where she also completed a minor in Research Evaluation and Methodology.  Her research interests include schoolwide positive behavior interventions and supports (SWPBIS), multi-tiered support for professional development (MTS-PD) for classroom management skills, and supporting students with and at-risk for emotional or behavioral disorders (EBD).  Across these areas, Nikki aims to identify evidence-based practices and policies using advanced statistical methodologies and applied single-case research, with the goal of improving academic, social, and behavioral outcomes for all students, but particularly those with EBD.

Nikki previously served as a special education teacher in a variety of settings.  Most recently, she worked as an educational consultant and SWPBIS coach serving public schools, alternative schools, and residential treatment facilities. These experiences and her extensive pre-service behavior management training directly influenced her research interests and passion for helping teachers and students.