Dr. Nicole Skaar is a school psychology trainer and Professor at the University of Northern Iowa. Dr. Skaar received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Prior to accepting a faculty position at UNI in 2011, Dr. Skaar worked as a school psychologist for Heartland Area Education Agency. While at UNI, Dr. Skaar has directed research projects aimed to improve school-based mental health systems and interventions. In addition to her work at UNI, Dr. Skaar maintains her Iowa Professional Service License and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She is the consulting school psychologist for a rural school district. She collaborates with administration and provides direct service to the students and families of the school district who otherwise are unable to secure community based psychological services.