Alumnae Spotlight
Kirnel Daniel Grishby '12
Psychology
Kirnel Daniel Grishby graduated from 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø in 2012, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Education. She is originally from Roseau, Dominica in the West Indies, and currently lives in Fayette County. After graduating from 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, Kirnel enrolled in the School Psychology doctoral program at Georgia State University, completing her M.Ed. in School Psychology in 2014. She is currently completing her doctoral dissertation, which focuses on training and professional development needs of urban school psychologists. As a student at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, Kirnel was a committed four-year Student-Athlete, a student leader in the Strong Sisters mentoring program, and recipient of the CASE Grant. As a Psychology major, Kirnel was heavily involved in research and presented numerous research projects at SEPA and SpARC. Her research experiences and rigorous coursework provided excellent preparation for the demands of her current doctoral graduate program. Additionally, because of 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s strong network, Kirnel was able to gain powerful connections with Alumnae who aided in guiding her to her current graduate program and professional experiences. 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø provided a nurturing environment where Kirnel was able to find her voice and grow both personally and professionally. 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø also instilled a unique curiosity in all aspects of Kirnel’s life, which continues to encourage her to ask hard questions and think efficiently and critically as a confident problem solver and change agent. In additional to completing her doctoral dissertation, Kirnel currently works as a school psychologist in the public school as well as in the private practice setting. Most importantly, Kirnel spends her time as a committed wife and mother to two amazing children. Kirnel’s devotion to 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø transcends beyond graduation. Her photo was taken with her latest addition to her extended Scottie family.