Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan, EdD, works with US schools and districts to design and implement effective social-emotional and behavioral systems. Her expertise includes RTI, PLCs, MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and more.

In addition to her role as an assistant professor in the educational leadership department at California State University, Fresno, Dr. Hannigan serves on the California Department of Education design team for the implementation of MTSS to help advocate and change the trending discipline inequity throughout the state’s schools and create positive school climates for all students.

The combination of her special education and student support services background, school- and district-level administration, and graduate-level teaching and research experiences has allowed Dr. Hannigan to develop inclusive research-based best practices for systemically implementing equitable behavior initiatives.

Dr. Hannigan has been recognized as the California Outstanding School Psychologist of the Year, as well as other awards from Outstanding Faculty Publications at California State University, Fresno. She was recognized by the California Legislature Assembly for her work in social justice and equity, and she received the inaugural Association of California School Administrators Exemplary Women in Education Award in 2017 for her work on equity in schools.

Dr. Hannigan earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in school psychology, an administrative credential, and a doctorate in leadership.

Certifications

RTI at Work™

RTI at Work experts focus on learning for all students and will empower you to build your own timely, targeted, and systematic intervention program. Work with them to implement a results-driven program that provides targeted instruction at all tiers of intervention.

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Wellness Solutions for Educators™️

Certified associates in Wellness Solutions for Educators™️ deliver a research-backed approach to overall teacher well-being that focuses on four key dimensions--physical, mental, social, and emotional—to help you bring your best self to your students and colleagues each day.