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Leilani Goodmon, Ph.D.

  • Professor of Psychology
  • Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Leilani Goodmon

I am a cognitive and positive psychology professor, and I have served as a full-time faculty member at FSC since 2010. After earning a B.A. in Psychology from Stetson University, I completed a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science at the University of South Florida. I truly enjoy teaching students at all levels and collaborating with students on research projects in the areas of cognitive, positive, social, and educational psychology. My engaged learning teaching philosophy includes a strong commitment to mentoring students in the research process so that they have the opportunity to not only present their research at conferences but also to publish their research. My FSC students and I have published over 30 research articles in peer-reviewed journals (with more than 50 student co-authors) and have given an average of 20 presentations at conferences per year over the last 12 years. I started the Psychology Club and have served as the club Advisor for since I began employment at FSC in 2010. Finally, I helped established the FSC Equestrian Team and serve as their Faculty Advisor.