Mara Lynaugh

Mara Lynaugh, M.Ed. joined the Educational and Community Supports (ECS) research unit in the College of Education at the University of Oregon in 2025. ECS is committed to expanding the use of evidence-based practices and systems in educational systems to improve outcomes for children, youth, and adults. To that end, Mara is a member of the PBISApps training team, supporting schools who are implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with a focus on using data to inform continuous improvement. Mara brings over twenty-five years of experience in public education, beginning as a special education teacher and then serving her local school district as Student Services Coach, supporting K-12 schools with implementing MTSS systems and practices focused on meeting the Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health needs of students. Mara is passionate about helping educators, students, families and community partners create learning environments where every student knows they belong and has the support to achieve their goals.