Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
St. Benilde Library, Oakdale Campus
(631) 218-7753
sotelodm@stjohns.edu
Biography
Dr. Sotelo received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, her
Master of Arts degree in School Psychology from Iona College in
1998 and 2001 respectively and subsequently worked as a full-time
school psychologist. In her work, Dr. Sotelo observed
discrepancies between what was learned in her original training
program and in her practice in the schools, particularly regarding
the assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse
individuals, and in the assessment of learning disabilities. A
search for answers about these discrepancies brought her to St.
John’s University where she completed coursework in fulfillment of
the New York State requirements for bilingual school psychologists,
and began work towards her doctorate in School Psychology which was
conferred in 2007. She then took a faculty position at St.
John’s University to teach what she had learned.
Dr. Sotelo’s research interests include psychoeducational
assessment and school psychology and social justice.
Professional affiliations include the American Psychological
Association, National Association of School Psychologists, and the
New York Association of School Psychologists.