Biography
I was born in Provo and raised in Colorado. I earned a bachelors degree at BYU in philosophy, a masters degree at the UofU in school psychology, and a PhD at Utah State University in Special Education. I am married with four children.
Research Interests
School based behavior interventions, behavior analysis, supports for students with emotional/behavioral disorders, supporting teachers of students with EBD, evidence-based practice, and meta-analysisTeaching Interests
Behavior analysis, school based behavior interventions, emotional and behavioral disorders, ethicsEducation
- Doctor of Philosophy , Special Education , Applied Behavior Analysis , Utah State University (2015)
- Master of Science , School Psychology , University of Utah (2011)
- Bachelor of Arts , Philosophy , Geography , Brigham Young University (2002)
Licenses and Certifications
- Behavior Analysis Certification Board , Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral (2015 - 2023)
- Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing , Behavior Analyst (2016 - 2022)
Memberships
- Council for Exceptional Children (2013 - 2022)
- Association of Positive Behavior Support (2005 - 2022)
- Association for Behavior Analysis International (2013 - 2021)
Professional Citizenship
- Member, Utah Special Education Advisory Panel to the Utah State Board of Education (2020 - Present)
- Committee/Council Member, Utah Association for Behavior Analysis (2018 - 2020)
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Education and Treatment of Children (2016 - 2016)