She received her doctorate in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Eklund has worked in public education for 14 years as a school administrator, school psychologist, and school social worker, and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and licensed Psychologist. Dr. Eklund has authored a number of publications on childhood risk and resiliency factors, including early identification and intervention for behavioral and emotional concerns, school climate, and positive psychology. Her teaching interests include school-based academic and behavioral interventions, crisis response and intervention, as well as school-based consultation and problem solving skills.