Dr. Reddy is a Professor in the School Psychology Doctoral Program and the Associate Dean of Research for the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP)- Rutgers University.
Dr. Reddy has published over 160 articles and book chapters and six books on educator effectiveness, classroom assessment, coaching, disruptive behaviors, measurement development and validation and educational technology. Her work focuses on integrating assessments and interventions to improve school personnel practices related to student learning and behavior in under-served communities. Dr. Reddy and her colleagues have been translating their assessments and coaching interventions into technology support tools for large-scale implementation. Her work has been funded by federal and private foundations (over 63 million).
She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), Fellow of the American Educational Research Association and inducted member of the Society for the Study of School Psychology (SSSP). Dr. Reddy has held numerous national leadership roles including: 2024 President-Elect of the SSSP, 2014 President of APA Division 16 (School Psychology), member of the APA Board of Professional Affairs (2013-2016), Co-Chair of the APA Committee on Divisional/APA Relations (CODAPAR; 2008-2011), and appointed member to the APA Task Force for Violence Against Teachers (2008-present). Dr. Reddy is a reviewer for over 10 refereed journals and book publishers, as well as the US and International grant agencies.
Dr. Reddy is a licensed psychologist and a nationally certified school psychologist. She consults with state departments, investigators, school districts and test development and educational technology companies.