Dr. Sandra B. Evarrs, is a Licensed Psychologist and accomplished child psychologist who serves as a Clinical Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). As an experienced university educator and doctoral program leader, Dr. Evarrs is widely respected for her expertise in disability awareness, systemic inclusion and advanced psychoeducational assessment.
In clinical practice, Dr. Evarrs specializes in comprehensive diagnostic evaluations that integrate standardized assessments, observations, developmental histories and multi-informant data. She is highly skilled in differential diagnosis — particularly when conditions overlap or co-occur — and commonly evaluates for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual and developmental disabilities and anxiety, mood and trauma-related disorders. Across her roles, she emphasizes clarity in communication, precision in diagnosis and compassionate, context-aware recommendations that support children across school, home and community environments.
Education & Training
Loyola University Chicago
Dr. Sandra Evarrs earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in School Psychology through Loyola University Chicago’s Department of Educational Psychology. Her doctoral scholarship reflects a deep commitment to evidence-based assessment and disability-focused research, including work examining intelligence and adaptive behavior differences among children diagnosed with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Dr. Evarrs also completed advanced graduate training at Loyola University Chicago in School Psychology at the specialist level, with graduate research focused on autism spectrum disorder interventions in the preschool years.
DePaul University
Dr. Evarrs earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Elementary Education from DePaul University with a minor in Psychology and graduated with academic honors. Her early academic work included an honors thesis focused on differentiation and instructional support for students diagnosed with ADHD — foreshadowing the clinical and educational emphasis that continues to shape her professional career.
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