Cynthia E. Hazel

Dr. Cynthia Hazel is the Chair of the Teaching and Learning Sciences Department and Professor in the Child, Family, and School Psychology Program, Morgridge College of Education, at the University of Denver. Dr. Hazel has consulted extensively with secondary schools and districts interested in enhancing student outcomes and learning: examples include consulting on the middle to high school transition, implementing MTSS at the secondary level, and developing markers for students’ on-time high school graduation. Dr. Hazel’s research interests include multi-tiered system of supports, positive youth development, student voice, consultation, student school engagement, and listening. All of her work is grounded in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, social justice, and striving for zero correlation between a student’s demographic characteristics and educational outcomes. She has authored two books (the most recent, Empowered Learning in Secondary Schools: Promoting Positive Youth Development through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports, published by the American Psychological Association), numerous articles, and presents nationally and internationally to promote equity and wellness for children, families, and school communities.