Dr. Samantha Sedlik Buell is a NYS licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment and transitional services for students with disabilities.
Dr. Buell earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Development from Cornell University and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in School
Psychology from the APA and NASP accredited program at University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP).
She has worked as a researcher of preschool cognitive development at the University of California, San Diego, as a high school level Special Education Teacher at a nonpublic school, and as a school
psychologist in several Maryland public schools.
While completing her degrees, Dr. Buell served as the counselor for students with learning disabilities and ADHD at UMCP’s Disability Support Service. In this role, Dr. Buell helped college students access appropriate accommodations, and she provided counseling and coaching to support success in the college setting.
Dr. Buell’s current research projects aim to better support gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) learners.
Dr. Buell holds a National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP), and a Diplomate from the American Board of School Neuropsychology
(ABSNP). She is currently an adjunct professor of Special Education at Manhattanville College, a national trainer of the crisis preparedness and response curriculum (PREPaRE), and conducts comprehensive
child/school neuropsychological assessments in private practice.