Adam Collins, PhD

Centennial, Colorado
Adam Collins, PhD Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

School Bullying & Harassment Expert

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Education & Schools and School Safety

Keywords/Search Terms:

Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Standard of Care, Accepted Professional Standards, School Liability, MTSS, PBIS, Deliberate Indifference, Hostile Environment, Student Discipline, School Climate, Program Fidelity, Retaliation, School Policy, Negligent Supervision, Physical Assasult, School Training, Staff Development, Title VI

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Master's of Arts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Bachelor's of Arts, University of Kansas

Years in Practice:

18

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

1

Additional Information

Dr. Collins is a doctoral-level school psychologist and systems strategist with nearly 20 years of experience in the forensic evaluation of school bullying, discriminatory harassment, and student safety protocols. He earned his degree with a research focus specifically dedicated to effective bullying prevention strategies. This clinical background is bolstered by years of "boots-on-the-ground" experience as a school psychologist in public K-12 settings, providing a deep understanding of the practical challenges of supervision and intervention in diverse school climates. Currently overseeing bullying prevention and school safety initiatives for a Mountain West Department of Education impacting hundreds of schools, Dr. Collins provides expert consultation and testimony on the Standard of Care required to maintain safe, compliant, and inclusive educational environments. Core Areas of Expertise: (1) Standard of Care Analysis: Evaluating district adherence to state and federal safety mandates. (2) Systemic Frameworks (MTSS & PBIS): Analyzing the fidelity of school-wide behavioral interventions and support systems. (3) Forensic File Review: Objective assessment of incident reports, investigation records, and disciplinary data. (4) Policy Development: Expertise in drafting and auditing bullying prevention policies. (5) Vulnerable Populations: Specialized knowledge in peer-on-peer harassment affecting racial minority youth. Dr. Collins is viewed as a national leader in the area of bullying prevention. He is the lead author of Effective Bullying Prevention: A Comprehensive Schoolwide Approach (Guilford Press), which has been described as the definitive book on bullying prevention and education. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Act To Change, a national nonprofit addressing bullying in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Dr. Collins is available for both plaintiff and defense counsel for merit reviews, expert reports, and testimony. He has been deposed and is noted for his ability to translate complex educational frameworks (MTSS/PBIS) into clear, unshakeable evidence for juries and the court.