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Sheri McVay

PhD student, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Sheri McVay is a developmental psychologist with a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at UNO, with her research primarily focused on peer relations, traditional bullying, and cyber victimization among children and adolescents. In addition, Sheri serves as a trilingual educational interpreter collaborating with public schools to support students and their families. Ultimately, she is dedicated to improving the experiences of children and adolescents by helping schools create safer, more supportive environments where all students feel valued and accepted.

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Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo / 8 January 2026

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