Dr. Vangie Akridge, PsyD. is an Assistant Professor in the California School of Education at Alliant International University in the Educational Psychology serving the school counseling and school psychology program.

Dr. Akridge has established herself in the field of psychology and education by practicing as a school psychologist and K-12 administrator in a traditional schools, charter schools and virtual learning environments over the past two decades.  While she has been teaching graduate level courses in private universities since 2008, she has been part of Alliant International University's core faculty unit since 2015 and has served has both a Program Coordinator and Program Director in the recent past.

Dr. Akridge was a double major at UCLA, receiving her Baccalaureate degree in Psychology and African-American Studies before moving back to San Diego and receiving her Masters of Science and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology. Dr. Akridge is a proud alum of Alliant International University which is where she completed her doctorate of psychology in the educational psychology. Dr. Akridge also possesses a Alcohol and Drug Counseling degree. Her vocational experience has contributed to a vast knowledge in human development, psychological processing, cognition, consultation, group and individual counseling, psychological/educational assessment, special education law, specific learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disturbances, Autism, low incident disorders, alcohol/substance abuse, dual diagnosis and many other factors that may impair academic progression and social/emotional functioning.

Dr. Akridge has been performing independent educational evaluations, providing consultations and community based workshops, and serving as an expert witness in due process hearings since 2009. Her pleasant demeanor, diverse background, commitment to underserved communities, and vast expertise has made Dr. Akridge one of Southern California's most sought after educational psychologists.