Biography
After working as a school psychologist in Kansas and Missouri for about 9 years, I attended the University of South Florida to earn my PhD in School Psychology. Upon completion of my doctoral training, I was appointed as an assistant professor at Brigham Young University and in 2007 moved to the associate professor rank.
Research Interests
School-wide screening for social, emotional, behavioral issues in secondary settings. Implementing social-emotional supports for all students in schools. Meeting the emotional needs of students in schools. Effective implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).Teaching Interests
School psychology, social-emotional assessment and interventions in the schools, academic assessment and interventions in the schools.Education
- Ph.D., Psychology , University of South Florida (2001)
- Specialist of Psychology, Psychology , Brigham Young University (1988)
- Master of Education, Psychology , Brigham Young University (1987)
- B.S., Psychology , Brigham Young University (1986)
Licenses and Certifications
- National Association of School Psychologists, Nationally Certified School Psychologist (1989 - 2024)
- Utah, Licensed Psychologist (2004 - 2022)
Honors and Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award , Utah Association of School Psychologists (2021 - 2021)
- Steven M. Rose Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship, Brigham Young University (2021 - 2021)
- Distinguished Service to the Utah Association of School Psychologists, Utah Association of School Psychologists (2014 - 2014)
- Editorial Appreciation Award, School Psychology Review (2014 - 2014)
- Teaching Award , BYU Faculty Women's Association (2013 - 2013)
- School Psychology Professor of the Year, Graduating School Psychology Students (2009 - 2009)
- Service to Utah Association of School Psychologists, UASP (2008 - 2008)
- Grant, U.S. Department of Education (2003 - 2008)
- School Psychology Professor of the Year, Graduating School Psychology Students (2005 - 2005)
- Grant, McKay School of Education (2002 - 2002)
- Grant, American Association of University Women Career Development Grand Educational Foundation (1999 - 2000)
Administrative Assignments
- Counseling Psychology and Special Education: Director (2017 - 2021)
- Counseling Psychology and Special Education: Director (2007 - 2014)
Professional Citizenship
- Committee/Council Member, National Association of School Psychologists--Publications Committee (2019 - Present)
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions (2015 - Present)
- Editorial Review Board Member, Remedial and Special Education (2012 - Present)
- Officer (specify in Other), Utah Association of School Psychologists (2006 - Present)
- Editorial Review Board Member, Psychology in the Schools (2002 - Present)
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Applied School Psychology (2010 - 2020)
- Editorial Review Board Member, School Psychology Review (2011 - 2016)
- Committee/Council Chair, National Association of School Psychologists (2006 - 2011)