College of Education & Allied Professions

Human Services

Dr. Cathy Renee Andrews
Assitant Professor of Practice
Human Services
andrewsc@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Andrews, C. R. (Coordinator/Organizer), WCU Equity Summit, “Change Projects: Equity-Centered Improvement Iniatives,” WCU, Renaissance Hotel, Asheville, NC.

Dr. Derek Becker
Associate Professor
Human Services
drbecker@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Pedonti, S. (Presenter & Author), Becker, D. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), Watson, M. (Author Only), Katziff, S. (Author Only), Strong, M. (Author Only), Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children International Conference 2024, “Inclusion of children with disabilities in nature-based preschools,” Hilton Riverside New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.

Pedonti, S. (Presenter & Author), Becker, D. (Presenter & Author), Watson, M. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), NatStart, “Let’s Go Take a Hike: Outdoor Learning with Parents and in Early Care and Education Settings,” Natural State Alliance- North American Association for Environmental Education, Online, Portland.

Broomell, A., Becker, D., Glawe, N., Southeastern Psychological Association, “Frontal asymmetry, physical activity, and executive functioning in preschool aged children,” Orlando, FL.

Becker, D. (Author Only), Broomell, A. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), Southeastern Psychological Association, “Sport Participation, Math Literacy, Executive Function, and Math Achievement Between the Third and Fifth Grade,” Orlando, FL.

Dr. Aarti Bellara
Assistant Professor
Human Services
abellara@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Winter, Emily L, et al. Mind_body Health in Crisis: A National Survey of How Students Cared for Themselves Amisst the Covid-19 Pandemic. COVIC, pp. 1818–32.

Stevenson, Nathan A, and Aarti Bellara. Transition and Future of Assessment for Effective Intervention.. Assessment for Effective Intervention, Mar. 2024.

Winter, Emily L, et al. Fat-phobia Among Youth Sport Coaches.. Journal of Sport and Social Issues, Jan. 2024, doi:10.1177/01937235231223988.

Bellara, Aarti, et al. “Tourette Syndrome.” Oxford Desk Reference on School Psychology, Oxford University Press, 2024.

Presentations

Bellara, A., Stevenson, N. A., “Breaking through peer review: How to start, advance, and manage reviewing for journals.,” Badar Kauffman, Kent, OH.

Bellara, A., Equity Summitt, “Evidenced-based practices to prepare para professionals for working with students with disabilities.,” Western Carolina University, Asheville, NC.

Dr. Andrew Bobilya
Full Professor/Assistant Department Head
Human Services
ajbobilya@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Bobilya, Andrew Jerome, et al. Trends and Issues in Experiential and Outdoor Education Programs. no. Advance online publication, Journal of Experiential Education, Mar. 2024, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/10538259241239586.

McCole, Dan, et al. Navigating the Professoriate in Contemporary Academia: A Co/autoethnography of Seven Outdoor Educators/university Faculty. no. 1, Journal of Faculty Development, Jan. 2024, pp. 45–53, Co-author on published paper.

Presentations

Bobilya, A. J., Faircloth, W. B. (Presenter & Author), Daniel, B. (Presenter & Author), Wilderness Therapy Symposium, “The psychology of risk and 21st century wilderness therapy program participants,” Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council, Embassy Suites, Asheville, NC.

Dr. Russ Curtis
Full Professor
Human Services
curtis@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Sherlock, J. J., Curtis, R. C., 2024 NCCA Conference, “Understanding Corporate Psychopathy’s Impact on Climate Change and Mental Health Disparities Among Marginalized Communities.,” North Carolina Counseling Association, Greensboro, NC.

Mathias, C. (Presenter & Author), Schultz, C. S., Curtis, R. C., Schultz, J., Wynn, D., The Academy of Leisure Sciences Conference on Research and Teaching, “The Parts I’ve Lost: An autoethnographic study of a transition program designed to aid former wilderness therapy instructors,” The Academy of Leisure Sciences, New Orleans, LA.

Ms. Kayler Elizabeth DeBrew
Other
Human Services
kdebrew@email.wcu.edu

Publications

DeBrew, Kayler Elizabeth, et al. Confronting and (Re)constructing “Conquest Culture” in Outdoor Adventure: A Critical Analysis of #Microadventure Content on Facebook and Instagram. no. 4, Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, Nov. 2024, pp. 76–102, doi:10.18666/jorel-2024-12507.

Dr. Dustin Evatt
Assistant Professor of Practice
Human Services
devatt@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Evatt, William. Working in the Crosshairs: Complex Decision-Making in Anti-DEI Political Times. ACPA Developments, Jan. 2024, https://developments.myacpa.org/.

Presentations

Perry, A. L., Evatt, D. (Presenter & Author), 2024 NASPA Conference, “Recruiting, Supervising, Teaching, and Supporting Gen Z Graduate Students. National Association for Student Personnel Administrators,” National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Seattle, WA.

Evatt, D. (Presenter & Author), 2024 NASPA Conference, “Why Civic Engagement?: Exploring Civic Engagement and Meaning-Making Among LGBTQ+ College Students in the South,” National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Seattle, WA.

Dr. Marie-Line Germain
Full Professor
Human Services
mgermain@wcu.edu

Presentations

Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development conference, “AI is the Recruiter’s Secret Weapon,” Washington D.C.

Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development conference, “Caution: The Disruptive Impact of People Analytics on Management,” Washington DC.

Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development conference, “Using AI for Training and Development in the U.S. Space Force: Equipping Guardians for the Future,” Washington DC.

Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development conference, “Using Humans to Counter AI Recruiting Bias,” Washington DC.

Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development conference, “Benefits of Utilizing Gamification in HRD,” Minneapolis, MN.

Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development conference, “Investigating Lookism Within the Moroccan Hospitality Industry,” Minneapolis, MN.

Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development conference, “Squid Game: Lessons Learned and Takeaways for HRD Leaders,” Minneapolis, MN.

Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development conference, “Using HR Predictive Analytics in Talent Retention,” Minneapolis, MN.

Dr. Cathy Grist
Full Professor
Human Services
clgrist@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Grist, C. L. (Presenter & Author), O’Brien, F. (Presenter & Author), “Examining maternal and child health in Western North Carolina through a community Engaged mapping approach: The landscape of broadband access,” Dogwood Health Trust.

Rebekah Henderson
Instructor
Human Services
rhenderson@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Campbell, M. R. (Presenter & Author), Adventure Education Conference, “Mind and Body Wellness for the Long Haul: Sustaining a Field-Based Career.,” Montreat College, Montreat, NC.

Dr. Siham Lekchiri
Associate Professor
Human Services
slekchiri@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), Hayes, D. (Author Only), Rih, N. (Author Only), Germain, M.-L. (Presenter Only), Eastern Academy of Management, “Towards a Path of Financial Independence and Work-Life Balance,” Eastern Academy of Management, Tapei, Taiwan.

Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), Evatt, D. (Author Only), Academy of Human Resources Development, “Examining Diversity and Racial Equity in Coaches Hiring Practices Among NCAA Sport Programs,” Academy of Human Resources Development, Washington, DC, DC.

Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), McKeen, K. (Presenter & Author), Academy of Human Resources Development, “The Role of Transformational Women Leaders in Addressing Burnout,” Academy of Human Resources Development, Washington, DC, DC.

Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), Hayes, D. (Author Only), Rih, N. (Author Only), Academy of Human Resources Development, “Towards a Path of Financial Independence and Work-Life Balance,” Academy of Human Resources Development, Washington, DC, DC.

Dr. Kofi Lomotey
Full Professor
Human Services
klomotey@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Lomotey, Kofi. “The Problem of Practice: The Core of the Practitioner-oriented EdD.” Yes, Myers Education Press, 2024.

Weiler, Jess, and Jess Weiler. “A Justice-centered Capstone.” Yes, Myers Education Press.

Presentations

Virtue, E. (Presenter & Author), Weiler, J. R. (Author Only), Lomotey, K. (Presenter Only), Von Dohlen, H. B. (Author Only), Crow, R. K. (Author Only), Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, “Do we actually prepare educational leaders to disrupt the status quo? A capstone-based equity audit process for EdD programs that seek educational justice,” Honolulu, HI.

Lomotey, K. (Author Only), Annual Meeting, “As Instructive as it is Informative: Using Black Educational History to Prepare School Leaders for Equity,” AERA, Hotel, Philadelphia, PA.

Lomotey, K. (Author Only), Annual Meeting, “Conversations With Senior Scholars in Advancing Research and Professional Development Related to Black Education,” AERA, Hotel, Philadelphia, PA.

Lomotey, K. (Author Only), Annual Meeting, “Its Time to Teach the Truth: On Developing Black Studies Curriculum for New York City Public Schools,” AERA, Hotel, Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Melissa Mecadon-Mann
Assistant Professor
Human Services
mmecadonmann@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Sandifer, Maria, et al. A Model for Culturally Informed-Social Justice Oriented School Counselor Supervision. Oct. 2024.

Bryant, Jason, et al. Principal and School Counselor Partnerships: Aligning Leadership Roles to Support the School Mission and Student Success. The Professional Educator, Oct. 2024.

Presentations

Mecadon-Mann, M., Chi Sigma Iota Professional Development, ““Advocacy And…” Comprehensive School Counseling and the Parents Bill of Rights,” WCU Chi Sigma Iota Chapter.

Mecadon-Mann, M., WCU Supervision Symposium, “Reimagining Supervision: Nurturing School Counselors in a Shifting Landscape of Parental Rights,” Western Carolina University.

Mecadon-Mann, M., Equity in Education Summit, “Microaffimations: A framework for implementing equity and advocacy work in the classroom,” Western Carolina University, Renaissance Hotel, Asheville, NC.

Mecadon-Mann, M., Dennis, E. B., Rosario-Singer, L., Boyce, N., Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference, “The experiences of counselors working with selective mutism,” Virtual.

Howard, J. (Leader), Mecadon-Mann, M. (Panelist), Watson, M. (Panelist), Rosario-Singer, L. (Panelist), Pedonti, S. (Panelist), Nihart, L. (Panelist), Equity Summit, “We are not okay. Panel discussion of mental health in K12 schools in Western North Carolina,” Renaissance Hotel, Asheville, NC.

Dr. Sarah Pedonti
Assistant Professor
Human Services
spedonti@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Pedonti, Sarah, et al. Disparities in Disability Referral and Identification Between Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and Head Start Programs.. Journal of Early Intervention., Jun. 2024, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/10538151241257855.

Presentations

Pedonti, S. (Presenter & Author), T. P. P. a. I. E. a. S. J. s. m. o. D. (Presenter & Author), Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children International Conference 2024, “Now What? Part Two: Coaching Others to Use the Racial Equity Point of View,” Division for Early Chldhood, Hilton Riverside New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.

Pedonti, S. (Presenter & Author), Yang, H.-W. (Presenter & Author), Acar, S. (Author Only), Chen, C.-I. (Author Only), The National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2024, “What Do We Know About Program Practice for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs?,” The Administration for Children and Families, Crystal Marriot, Crystal City, VA.

Dr. April Perry
Associate Professor/Department Head
Human Services
alperry@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Perry, April Lillian. “Strategic Planning with the Department.” Colleague to Colleague: Just-in-time Advice for Department Leaders, Suny Press, 2024.

Presentations

Perry, A. L., NASPA Annual Conference, “AGAPSS Ed Exchange Spotlight Speaker: Supporting Gen Z graduate students,” NASPA, Seattle, WA.

Dr. Roslynn Arnesia Powell
Assistant Professor of Practice
Human Services
powellr@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Powell, R. A. (Panelist), Hawn, C. (Panelist), Wood, C. (Panelist), Rivers III, L. (Moderator), C3HE September Webinar: Environmental Justice – A Conversation with Thought Leaders, Carolinas Collaborative on Climate, Health, and Equity (C3HE), Zoom.

Powell, R., Research and Scholarship Conference, “Is this draining you? An exploration of the emotional labor experienced by interpreters of the history of slavery at historic sites in the United States,” Western Carolina Univeristy.

Powell, R. A. (Presenter & Author), The Academy of Leisure Sciences, ““Is this draining you?” An exploration of the emotional labor of interpreters of the history of slavery at historic sites in the United States,” Pan American Life Center, New Orleans, LA.

Dr. Loidaly G Rosario-Singer
Assistant Professor
Human Services
lgonzalezrosario@email.wcu.edu

Publications

González-Rosario, Loidaly. Combining the MSJCC and Creativity: School Counseling for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research, Jul. 2024.

González-Rosario, Loidaly, et al. Developing Social Justice Leaders and Advocates Through Internships for Doctoral Students. no. 1, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Jun. 2024, https://acesonline.net/teaching-practice-briefs/.

Rosario-Singer, Loidaly. “Counseling Practice and Relationships: Consultation and Collaboration During Community Crisis.” Case Studies in Counselor Education, Cognella, 2024.

Presentations

Mecadon-Mann, M., Dennis, E. B., Rosario-Singer, L., Boyce, N., Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference, “The experiences of counselors working with selective mutism,” Virtual.

Rosario-Singer, L., Merlin-Knoblich, C., Pinto, S., Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference, “There is a crack in the pipeline: Diversifying the school counseling profession,” Virtual.

Dr. Callie Schultz
Associate Professor
Human Services
csschultz@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Schultz, Jeremy, et al. Impacts of a Poverty Simulation Experience on Student Empathy Levels Towards People Living in Poverty.. no. 11, College Teaching, Apr. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1080/87567555.2024.2327080.

Stonehouse, Paul, et al. “McDonaldization of Leisure.” Understanding Leisure in the Ever-changing World: Power, Privileges, and Promises, Sagamore Publishing, 2024, pp. 113–24.

Orozco, Joanna, et al. “Parece Que Están Dándote Una Bienvenida”: Testimonios of Chicana/o Families’ Sense of Belonging Through Nature. International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure, Feb. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41978-024-00151-7.

Bricker, Patricia L, et al. “An Interdisciplinary Social Justice Minor: How Do You Create University Level Curriculum Change?.” Developing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education, Contemporary Perspectives on Access, Equity, and Achievement, Information Age Publishing, 2024, pp. 341–57.

Presentations

Knight, J. (Presenter & Author), Schultz, C. S., Stonehouse, P., Howard, J., Johnson, C. W., The Academy of Leisure Sciences Conference on Research and Teaching, “Nature based learning is for teachers too: Discoveries for wellbeing in and with the ProjectEXPLORE community,” The Academy of Leisure Sciences, New Orleans, LA.

DeBrew, K. (Presenter & Author), Cousineau, L., Schultz, C. S., The Academy of Leisure Sciences Conference on Research and Teaching, “Rethinking and (re)presenting outdoor adventure: A critical analysis of #microadventure content on Facebook and Instagram,” The Academy of Leisure Sciences, New Orleans, LA.

Young, C. (Presenter & Author), Schultz, C. S., Johnson, C. W., Rose, J., Schultz, J., The Academy of Leisure Sciences Conference on Research and Teaching, ““Man up, bro!” : An exploration of masculine performances in Brevard’s outdoor adventure field,” The Academy of Leisure Sciences, New Orleans, LA.

DeBrew, K., Schultz, C. S., Stonehouse, P., Russell, V., Cousineau, L., Coalition for Education in the Outdoors, “Curating a new meaning of outdoor adventure: (Re)thinking how we represent #Microadventure content on social media,” Black Mountain, NC.

Dr. Jeremy Schultz
Assistant Professor
Human Services
jschultz@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Schultz, Jeremy, et al. Impacts of a Poverty Simulation Experience on Student Empathy Levels Towards People Living in Poverty.. no. 11, College Teaching, Apr. 2024, doi:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/87567555.2024.2327080

Presentations

Dr. John James Sherlock
Professor
Human Services
sherlock@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Dr. Paul Stonehouse
Assistant Professor
Human Services
pstonehouse@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Stonehouse, Paul. “Outdoor Education, Technology, and the Anthropocene.” Routledge Handbook of Mobile Technology, Social Media and the Outdoors, 2024.

Stonehouse, Paul, et al. “McDonaldization of Leisure.” Understanding Leisure in the Ever-changing World: Power, Privileges, and Promises, Sagamore Publishing, 2024, pp. 113–24.

Presentations

Stonehouse, P., International Conference on Outdoor Leadership 2024, “Bear Hangs: A skill worth saving or a socio-environmentally unjustifiable dying art?,” Wilderness Education Association, Bentonville.

Dr. Nancy Valverde
Assistant Professor
Human Services
nvalverde@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Prosek, Elizabeth A, and Nancy Valverde. “Learning to Broach.” Case Studies in Counselor Education, vol. 1, Cognella, 2024.

Dr. Emily Virtue
Assistant Professor
Human Services
evirtue@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Weiler, Jessica Renee, and Emily Virtue. The Disquisition: An Equity-Driven Capstone for Leadership Preparation Programs. Myers Education Press, 24 Lee Dotson Rd.

Presentations

Virtue, E., Hinnant-Crawford, B. N. (Presenter & Author), University Council on Educational Administration, “Growing warm demanders: school principal influence on teacher practices,” UCEA, Seattle, WA.

Virtue, E., Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, “Applying Asset-Based Pedagogy to the Doctoral Classroom,” CPED, Honolulu, HI.

Weiler, J. R. (Author Only), Virtue, E. (Presenter & Author), Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, “Critical Causality,” CPED, Honolulu, HI.

Dr. Heidi Beth Von Dohlen
Associate Professor
Human Services
hbvondohlen@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Von Dohlen, Heidi Beth. “Chapter 8. Implications, Recommendations, and Leadership Lessons Learned.” The Disquisition: An Equity-driven Capstone for Leadership Preparation Programs, Meyers Education Press, 2024.

Von Dohlen, Heidi Beth. “Chapter 9 – Defending the Disquisition.” The Disquisition: An Equity-driven Capstone for Leadership Preparation Programs, Meyers Education Press, 2024.

Jackson, Mario, et al. Preparing School Leaders for Social Justice: An Analysis of Educational Leadership Preparation Programs in Jamaica. no. 0, Equity in Education & Society, 2024, pp. 1–20.

Presentations

Von Dohlen, H. B. (Presenter & Author), Von Dohlen, L. (Presenter & Author), Branagan, B. (Presenter & Author), WCU Equity Summit, “Homelessness and Foster Care Education: Critical Conversations,” WCU CEAP.

Von Dohlen, H. B. (Discussant), Schultz, S. (Discussant), WCU Equity Summit, “Housing Insecurity,” WCU CEAP.

Myra Watson
Assistant Professor/DTPE Program Director
Human Services
mkwatson@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Watson, M., WNC Regional Childcare Summit, “Play and Engagement in the Preschool Classroom,” Southwestern Community College, Sylva.

Hathcock, M. (Presenter & Author), Watson, M. (Presenter & Author), Granger, K. (Presenter & Author), Association of Teacher Educators 2023 Annual Meeting, “Shifts, Transitions, Pivots: Considerations for Face-to-Face, Virtual, and Blended Induction Practices in Uncertain Times,” Association of Teacher Educators, Jacksonville, FL.

Dr. Jess Renee Weiler
Associate Professor
Human Services
jrweiler@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Weiler, Jessica Renee, and Emily Virtue. The Disquisition: An Equity-Driven Capstone for Leadership Preparation Programs. Myers Education Press, 24 Lee Dotson Rd.

Presentations

Weiler, J. R. (Author Only), Virtue, E. (Presenter & Author), Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, “Critical Causality,” CPED, Honolulu, HI.

Weiler, J. R. (Presenter & Author), Stanley, D. (Presenter & Author), AERA, “Preparing for the PK-12 Equity Directorship,” Philadelphia, PA.

Psychology

Dr. Alleyne Broomell
Assistant Professor
Psychology
abroomell@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Broomell, A., Denniss, N., Allison, M., International Congress for Infant Studies, “Neural foundations of joint attention in infancy,” Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Broomell, A., Becker, D., Glawe, N., Southeastern Psychological Association, “Frontal asymmetry, physical activity, and executive functioning in preschool aged children,” Orlando, FL.

Dr. Hannah Buala
Assistant Professor
Psychology
hbuala@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Buala, H. S. B., WCU Colloquium, “Producing and Utilizing Research Tools to Examine Experiences on Social Media Platforms,” WCU, PSY Department, Cullowhee, NC.

Buala, H. S. B. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Psychological Association, “Sexism on Social Media Platforms,” Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Buie, H. S. (Chair), Croft, A. (Author Only), Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention, “Did They Really Just Say That? Sexism on Social Media Platforms,” San Diego, CA.

Dr. Sam Castelblanco
Teaching Assistant Professor
Psychology
scastelblanco@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Castelblanco, S. (Author Only), Southeastern Psychological Association, “Virtual Nature Exposure Interventions and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Scoping Review of the Research Gaps,” Orlando, FL.

Castelblanco, S., Research and Scholarship Conference (RASC), “Virtual Nature Interventions and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Scoping Review,” WCU Graduate School, Cullowhee, NC.

Dr. Robert Crow
Associate Professor
Psychology
rcrow@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Hinnant-Crawford, B. N., et al. Continuous Improvement, Institutional Review Boards, and Resistance to Practitioner Scholarship. Mar. 2024, doi:https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X231208413.

Crow, Robert K. “Improvement Science – the Disquisition: A Dissertation-in-pratice Capstone for Developing Equity-oriented Scholar Practitioners.” The Importance of the Dissertation in Practice (DiP): A Resource Guide for EdD Students, Their Committee Members and Advisors, and Departmental and University Leaders Involved with EdD Programs.

Presentations

Dr. David de Jong
Associate Professor
Psychology
ddejong@email.wcu.edu

Publications

de Jong, David, and Katie N. Adams. The Motives for Solo Masturbation Scale: Development and Preliminary Validation. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, Aug. 2024.

Lorenzi, Carolyn, et al. The Roles of Affective Lability, Boredom, and Mindfulness in Predicting Number of Sex Partners Within Women. Sexes, Aug. 2024.

Presentations

Lorenzi, C. (Presenter & Author), de Jong, D. (Author Only), Research and Scholarship Conference, “The roles of affective lability, boredom, and mindfulness in predicting number of sex partners,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.

Surrett, S. (Presenter & Author), Belcher, A. (Author Only), de Jong, D. (Author Only), Western Carolina University Research and Scholarship Conference, “Development of a new measure of attitudes towards masturbation: Evidence of convergent validity,” Western Carolina University.

Belcher, A. (Author Only), Surrett, S. (Presenter & Author), de Jong, D. (Author Only), Western Carolina University Research and Scholarship Conference, “Development of a new measure of attitudes towards masturbation: Factor analysis,” Western Carolina University.

Dr. Meghan Gangel
Assistant Professor
Psychology
mgangel@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Weathers, M. (Presenter & Author), Gangel, M. (Author Only), International Conference on Social Media & Society, “Assessing College Students’ Perceptions of Digital Dating Abuse and Associated Correlates,” London, United Kingdom.

Gangel, M., Conway, L. (Presenter & Author), Research and Scholarship Conference Undergraduate Research Exposition at Western Carolina University, “Pubertal Timing and Sexual Education: Impact on Late Adolescent Well-being,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee.

Gangel, M., Western Carolina University Three Minute Research Contest, “Don’t Say Period: The interaction of sexual education and pubertal timing on late adolescent well-being,” Western Carolina University, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.

Hamill, D. (Presenter & Author), Gangel, M. (Author Only), Keane, S. (Author Only), Shanahan, L. (Author Only), Dollar, J. (Author Only), Society for Research in Adolescence, “Caregiver Stress and Executive Functioning Development in Adolescence: The Moderating Role of Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia,” Chicago, IL.

Gangel, M. (Author Only), Nadeau, A. (Presenter & Author), Keane, S. (Author Only), Shanahan, L. (Author Only), Dollar, J. (Author Only), Wideman, L. (Author Only), Society for Research in Adolescence, “Early Pubertal Timing and Cardiometabolic Health in Adolescence.,” Chicago, IL.

Gangel, M., Conway, L. (Author Only), Society for Research in Adolescence, “The Effect of Pubertal Timing and Sexual Education on Late Adolescent Well-Being.,” Chicago, IL.

Gangel, M., Perez, K. (Presenter & Author), Research and Scholarship Conference Undergraduate Research Exposition at Western Carolina University, “The Impact of Weight Stigma on Pelvic Floor Health in Emerging Adult Females,” Western Carolina University.

Dr. Alvin Malesky Jr
Full Professor
Psychology
malesky@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Solomon, D. T. (Presenter & Author), Malesky, L. A., Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Are Horror Fans “Sick Puppies”?: Genre Interests and Mental Health,” Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.

Dr. David McCord
Full Professor
Psychology
mccord@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Goller, Haley G., et al. Detection of Psychological Dysfunction and Suicide Risk Among Postpartum Women. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, Jun. 2024, doi:http://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-024-10028-2.

Dr. Erin Myers
Associate Professor
Psychology
emmyers@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Myers, E. M., Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, “Anti-fat Bias and Emotional Valence in Written Impressions of a Female Political Candidate,” SPSP, San Diego, CA.

Dr. Courtney Rogers
Assistant Professor
Psychology
courtneyrogers@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Webb, Jennifer B., et al. “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Yoga.” Yoga as Embodied Mindfulness: Research and Practice, Springer, 2025.

Presentations

Rogers, C. B., Spratt, M. (Author Only), Ginn, C. (Author Only), Hughes, C. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, “Exploring the relationship between perceived fat talk and dieting behavior.,” Orlando, FL.

David Scales
Associate Instructor
Psychology
wdscales@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Tracy, Kelly Nelson, et al. A Study of Teacher Candidates’ Changing Perceptions of Confidence Within Writing-focused Methods Courses. no. 1, Literacy Practice and Research, Jul. 2024, pp. 1–26, https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/lpr/vol49/iss1/4/.

Presentations

Griggs, M. (Presenter & Author), Wilson, A. (Author Only), Scales, W. D. (Author Only), Southeastern Psychological Association, “Problematic Internet Usage and Disconnected College Students,” Orlando, FL.

Dr. David Solomon
Associate Professor
Psychology
dsolomon@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Peirano, A. (Author Only), Feiler, T. (Presenter & Author), Robinson, S. (Author Only), O’Brien, F., Solomon, D. T. (Author Only), Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Influence of Gender on Rape Myth Beliefs and Sexual Assault,” Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.

Robinson, S. (Author Only), Feiler, T. (Presenter & Author), Peirano, A. (Author Only), Solomon, D. T. (Author Only), Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Objective Measures of Childhood Emotional Neglect,” Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.

Feiler, T. (Presenter & Author), Robinson, S. (Author Only), Peirano, A. (Author Only), Solomon, D. T. (Author Only), Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Psychopathology Among Adult Survivors of In-Person and Online Child Sexual Abuse.,” Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.

Dr. Mary Whatley
Assistant Professor
Psychology
mwhatley@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Ichien, Nicholas, et al. Advancing with Age: Older Adults Excel in Comprehension of Novel Metaphors. Psychology and Aging, doi:10.1037/pag0000836.

Imundo, Megan N., et al. When Two Learners Are Better Than One: Using Flashcards with a Partner Improves Metacognitive Accuracy. Metacognition and Learning, Dec. 2024, p. Article 3, doi:10.1007/s11409-024-09406-w.

Dr. Annie Wilson
Assistant Professor
Psychology
amwilson@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Gates, T. (Presenter & Author), Wilson, A. (Author Only), Southeastern Psychological Association, “Ableism in the Workplace,” Orlando, FL.

Sanders, J. (Author Only), Wilson, A. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Psychological Association, “Belief in Astrology,” Orlando, FL.

School of Teaching & Learning

Dr. Tammy Barron
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
tlbarron@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Barron, T. L. (Presenter & Author), Witzel, B. (Presenter & Author), Jimenez, B. (Presenter & Author), DADD International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities, “Embedding systematic instruction in a secondary cotaught math classroom,” DADD, Honolulu, HI.

Witzel, B. (Presenter & Author), Barron, T. L. (Presenter & Author), Button, L. (Presenter & Author), DADD International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities, “Word problem solving for secondary students with intensive support needs,” DADD, Honolulu, HI.

Dr. Bob Beaudet Jr.
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
rbeaudet@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Maddox, G. M., Beaudet, R. J., 2024 National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education Annual Meeting, “Crossing the Border: Stepping Off the University Campus into the World of the Middle School,” National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education, Phoenix, AZ.

Wells, G. M. (Presenter & Author), Beaudet, R. J. (Presenter & Author), Chandler, R. (Presenter & Author), 2024 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Annual International Conference, “Team-teaching Model for Health, Anatomy, and Pedagogy: Three Heads Are Better Than One,” National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education, Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, AZ.

Dr. Ellie Blair
Full Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
ejblair@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Blair, Eleanor J. “Educational Foundations in a Post-Pandemic World: Re-Imagining Hope and Possibility in an Age of Despair.” The Social Foundations of Education Reader: Critical Essays on Teaching, Learning and Leading in the 21st Century, edited by Yolanda Medina, 2ndth ed., Peter Lang, 2024, p. 21.

Blair, Eleanor J, and YOLANDA MEDINA. The Social Foundations of Education Reader: Critical Essays on Teaching, Learning and Leading in the 21st Century. 2NDth ed., PETER LANG, 2024.

Presentations

Blair, E. J., 22nd Annual Meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, “Re-Imagining 21st Century Learning Communities in the Caribbean: Global Connections and Intersections.,” Hawaii International Conference on Education, Conference Site, Kona, HI.

Dr. Lisa Bloom
Full Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
bloom@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Noltensmeyer, Candy Jo, et al. “Building Cultural Competence.” Developing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education, Information Age Publishing, 2024, https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Developing-Culturally-Responsive-Learning-Environments-in-Postsecondary-Education.

Dr. Patricia L. Bricker
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
bricker@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Presentations

Bricker, P. L. (Presenter Only), Faetz, M. K. (Presenter Only), 2024 STEM Conference: Get your STEM Game On!, “Authentic Integration of Science and Literacy,” WRESA, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Cullowhee, NC.

Bricker, P. L. (Presenter Only), 2024 STEM Conference: Get your STEM Game On!, “Science Talk: Engaging Students in Productive Scientific Discourse (K-12),” WRESA, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Cullowhee, NC.

Dr. Resa Chandler
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
tmchandler@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Brown, Jennifer, et al. Applied Critical Thinking in Biomechanics – Laboratory Module – the Squat. OER Commons, 2024, https://oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/111780/overview.

Brown, Jennifer J, et al. Critical Thinking Evaluation. OER Commons, 2024, https://oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/111776/overview.

Brown, Jennifer, et al. Kinovea Basics: Introduction to Kinovea. OER Commons, 2024, https://oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/111755/overview.

Brown, Jennifer, et al. Applied Critical Thinking in Biomechanics – Laboratory Module – Vertical Jump. OER Commons, 2024, https://oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/111681.

Presentations

Chandler, R., Messer, W. (Presenter & Author), Mondelo, J. (Presenter & Author), 2024 NCSHAPE Annual Conference, “Training Female Athletes, Period!,” NCSHAPE, Winston-Salem, NC.

Brown, J. J. (Presenter & Author), Chandler, R. (Presenter & Author), Fiaud, V. (Presenter & Author), 2024 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Annual International Conference, “Implementing the Development of Critical Thinking Processes,” National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education, Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, AZ.

Chandler, R., 2024 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Annual International Conference, “New Faculty Connections: Peer Mentoring Learning Community,” 2024 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education, Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, AZ.

Chandler, R. (Presenter & Author), Glickman, E. (Presenter & Author), 2024 National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education Annual International Conference, “Post Tenure Slump? Not in My House!,” National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education, Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, AZ.

Dr. Karena Cooper-Duffy
Full Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
kcooper@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Westling, David L, et al. Assessing the Performance of Teachers of Students with Significant Disabilities: Establishing Content Validity for the TRAIT-SD. Teacher Education and Special Education, 2024, pp. 1–19, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/08884064241234324.

Cooper-Duffy, Karena J. “Communication Styles.” Developing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education., Information Age Publication, 2024, pp. 247–70, https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Developing-Culturally-Responsive-Learning-Environments-in-Postsecondary-Education.

Presentations

Cooper-Duffy, K. J., WCU Faculty Scholarship Celebration, “Project INTERACT: Interprofessional Autism Collaboration and Training,” WCU Graduate School & Hunter Library, Cullowhee, NC.

Dr. Kristy Doss
Assistant Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
kkdoss@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Doss, Kristy Kowalske. Monthly Memo for School Psychologists & School Counselors March Edition – Underachievement. NCAGT – North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented, Mar. 2024, https://www.canva.com/design/DAF91ZaCKqM/ZF6tvA0zwSc2WD6PY4IGWg/edit?utm_content=DAF91ZaCKqM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton.

Doss, Kristy Kowalske. Monthly Memo for School Psychologists & School Counselors February Edition – Imposter Syndrome. NCAGT – North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented, Feb. 2024, https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7SxfoetM/D6ipTLc_5DCbhz2rwsYN6w/edit?utm_content=DAF7SxfoetM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton.

Doss, Kristy Kowalske. Monthly Memo for School Psychologists & School Counselors January Edition – Perfectionism. NCAGT – North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented, Jan. 2024, https://www.canva.com/design/DAF23vtO5yM/Ea8vsYH6v3ucwUAYtfoXEA/edit?utm_content=DAF23vtO5yM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton.

Presentations

Doss, K. K., FYE Training, “Learning Profiles,” WCU, Cullowhee, NC, United States.

Doss, K. K., North Carolina Association for Gifted & Talented, “AI in the Gifted Classroom: Uses & Abuses,” NCAGT, Sheraton Four Seasons, Greensboro, NC.

Ms. Melissa Knippel Faetz
Instructor
School of Teaching and Learning
mkfaetz@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Dr. Larry Fisher
Assistant Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
lfisher@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Fisher, L. (Presenter & Author), Mustian, A. (Presenter & Author), 2024 South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Conference, “Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Going Away: Exploring the Efficacy of AI use in Behavior Intervention Planning,” SC Council for Exceptional Children, Embassy Suites by Hilton in Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, NC.

Dr. Dan Grube
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
dgrube@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Ryan, Stuart, et al. An Introduction to Beach Volleyball. no. 1, Strategies, Jan. 2024, pp. 16–19, doi:10.1080/08924562.2023.2276456.

Presentations

Grube, D. P. (Presenter & Author), Little, S. (Presenter & Author), National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education, “Going Beyond the Curriculum with Kinesiology Majors,” Phoenix, AZ.

Leigh J. Hilger
Instructor
School of Teaching and Learning
ljhilger@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Stringer, A. (Presenter & Author), Hilger, L. J. (Author Only), Sinyard, A. F. (Author Only), Menickelli, J. (Other), Blackwell, A. (Presenter & Author), Revis, F. A. (Presenter & Author), Melton, D. (Presenter & Author), Shepherd, K. (Presenter & Author), Kindley, K. (Presenter & Author), North Carolina Society for Health and Physical Educators Annual Convention (NC SHAPE 24), “More Mental and Emotional Health Classroom Activities for Secondary Teachers,” NC SHAPE, Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC.

Stringer, A., Hilger, L. J., Sinyard, A. F., Menickelli, J., NC SHAPE Annual Convention, “Mental Health! Classroom Activities for Middle and High School Teachers,” NC SHAPE, Winston Salem, NC.

Stringer, A. (Presenter & Author), Hilger, L. J. (Author Only), Sinyard, A. F. (Author Only), SHAPE America Annual Convention, “Mental and Emotional Health Self-Care Tools for Your School Community,” SHAPE America, Cleveland, OH.

Dr. Kelly Kelley
Full Professor/University Participant Coordinator
School of Teaching and Learning
kkelley@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Kelley, Kelly Renee. “Strategies and Perspectives of Individuals with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education.” Developing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education, 2024, p. 428.

Presentations

Mock, M. (Presenter & Author), Judge, M. (Presenter & Author), Weir, C. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Camden, J. (Presenter & Author), Kasa, C. (Presenter & Author), State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education (SOTA), “Create an accreditation plan for your program,” State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education (SOTA), Chapel Hill, NC.

Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Voegeli, E. (Presenter & Author), Mathis, A. R. (Presenter & Author), Dion, J. (Presenter Only), Hepler, P. (Presenter Only), Neill, S. (Presenter Only), State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education (SOTA), “Our voice matters: Strategies for empowering self-determination through person-centered planning,” State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education (SOTA), Chapel Hill, NC.

Kelley, K. R., State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education (SOTA), “What does inclusive postsecondary education really mean to us?,” State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education (SOTA), Chapel Hill, NC.

Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Conference on Undergraduate Regional Engagement (CURE)., “Disabilities and access to quality services,” Brinson Honor’s College, Cullowhee, NC.

Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Buchanan, S. (Presenter & Author), Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) Technology and Employment First Community of Practice, “Establishing and maintaining employer partnerships and digital resumes,” Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE), Virtual.

Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Buchanan, S. (Presenter Only), Williams, J. (Presenter Only), Crisp, D. (Author Only), Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE), “Digital resumes: Looking beyond just the words,” Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE), Charlotte, NC.

Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Buchanan, S. (Presenter Only), Williams, J. (Presenter Only), Crisp, D. (Presenter Only), Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE), “Establishing and maintaining employer partnerships,” Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE), Charlotte, NC.

Johnson, K. (Presenter & Author), Pluff, L. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), “Admissions process: What helps?,” Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), Clearwater, FL.

Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Mathis, A. R. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), “College and quality of life for young adults with intellectual disability,” Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), Clearwater, FL.

Mathis, A. R. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), “Establishing effective family and student partnerships in inclusive postsecondary education and beyond,” Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), Clearwater, FL.

Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), “Fostering healthy living habits: Choosing actions to celebrate health,” Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), Clearwater, FL.

Mock, M. (Presenter & Author), Andrews, D. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Weir, C. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), “What you need to know about program accreditation in inclusive higher education,” Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA), Clearwater, FL.

Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), North Carolina Postsecondary Education Alliance and Capacity Summit, “All things accreditation from a program director’s perspective,” North Carolina Postsecondary Education Alliance, Hickory, NC.

Atencio, L. (Presenter Only), Andrews, K. (Presenter Only), Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), North Carolina Postsecondary Education Alliance and Capacity Summit, “Round table chat with alumni and current students,” North Carolina Postsecondary Education Alliance, Hickory, NC.

Judge-Diegart, M., Kelley, K. R., Mock, M. (Presenter & Author), Think College National Coordinating Center Webinar series, “How to create your own plan: Accreditation of inclusive postsecondary education programs,” Think College, Online.

Kelley, K. R., Morrison, M. C. (Presenter & Author), Rockey, R. P. (Presenter & Author), 39th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity, “Implementing healthy living habits in college with young adults with intellectual disability,” Honolulu Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

Dr. Nancy C. Luke
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
ncluke@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Luke, Nancy C. “Culturally Responsive Digital Learning in Postsecondary Education.” In R. J. Lynch , & C.B. Rush (Eds.), Developing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education, Information Age Publishing, 2024, pp. 285–300.

Presentations

Luke, N. C. (Presenter & Author), National Field Experience Conference (NFEC), “Students Share Success Stories to Develop Positive Perspectives on Their Teaching,” Greeley, CO.

Luke, N. C. (Presenter & Author), Chapman, A. B. (Presenter & Author), National Field Experience Conference (NFEC), “Teacher Candidates’ Use of AI to Support Lesson Planning in Their Field Placements,” Greeley, CO.

Dr. Justin Menickelli
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
menickelli@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Stringer, A., Hilger, L. J., Sinyard, A. F., Menickelli, J., NC SHAPE Annual Convention, “Mental Health! Classroom Activities for Middle and High School Teachers,” NC SHAPE, Winston Salem, NC.

Dr. Denise Morgan
Distinguished Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
dnmorgan@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Morgan, Denise Noelani, and Jessica Hrubik. “The Wicked Problem of Revision.” When Teaching Writing Gets Tough: Challenges and Possibilities in Secondary Writing Instruction, Teachers College Press, 2024, pp. 26–35, https://www.tcpress.com/when-teaching-writing-gets-tough-9780807769928.

Dr. Holly Pinter
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
hhpinter@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Pinter, Holly Henderson, et al. Middle School Today: Current Best Practices for Adolescent Learners. Rowman & Littlefield, 2025.

Casa, Tutita M, et al. Beginning to Implement Ambitious Mathematics Instruction: What Promising First-Year Elementary Teachers’ Lessons Can Teach Us. Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2024.

Presentations

Rector, M., Pinter, H. H., ICME-15, “Middle school mathematics journaling effects on self efficacy, identity, and mathematical thinking,” International Congress of Mathematics Education, Sydney, Australia.

Pinter, H. H., Swartz, B., The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Joint session K-5/Elementary Literacy and Mathematics., “Using Cognitively Demanding Tasks to Foster Mathematical Reasoning through Mathematical Writing: Using Journals to Support K–12 Students,” The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), New Orleans, LA.

Swartz, B., Pinter, H. H., The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Joint session K-5/Elementary Literacy and Mathematics., “What Is a Mathematician? Using Children’s Literature to Build Positive Mathematical Identities,” The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), New Orleans, LA.

Kassel, K., Pinter, H. H., Davis, M., Fletcher, K., Elliot, H., Association of Middle Level Education, “Co-planning, Co-teaching, and Interdisciplinary Lesson Planning,” Association of Middle Level Education, National Harbor, MD.

Ruppert, N., Pinter, H. H., Rector, M., Johnson, D., NCMLE 2023 Reignite: Celebrating 50 years, “Culturally sustaining practices in math classrooms,” North Carolina Middle Level Association, Charlotte, NC.

Pinter, H. H., 2023 Annual Research Council on Mathematics Learning Conference, “Preservice Teachers Learning to Teach with Mediated Field Experiences,,” Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Las Vegas, NV.

Pinter, H. H., Moore, N., Association of Middle Level Education 2022, “Supporting Productive Struggle: Facilitating effective teaching practices in action,” Association of Middle Level Education, Orlando, FL.

Coleman, B., Diaz, C., Pinter, H. H., Rector, M., Ruppert, N., Association of Middle Level Education 2022, “How mathematics connects us: The call for culturally sustaining practices in the math classroom,” Association of Middle Level Education, Orlando, FL.

Pinter, H. H., Virtue, D., Winter, K., Moore, N., Association of Middle Level Education 2022, “Supporting edTPA across the Entirety of a Program: Teaching Skills Without Teaching to the Test,” Association of Middle Level Education, Orlando, FL.

Pinter, H. H., Henson, R., Sheets, N., Wilt, A., North Carolina Middle Level Association Annual Conference, “Learning to Teach: Preservice Teachers’ Reflections of Ways Mediated Field Experiences Impact their Knowledge for Teaching,” North Carolina Middle Level Association, Charlotte, NC, United States.

Dr. Charmion Rush
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
cbrush@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Rush, Charmion B, and Jason Lynch. “Epilogue.” Developing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education, Information Age, 2024, https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Developing-Culturally-Responsive-Learning-Environments-in-Postsecondary-Education.

Lynch, Jason, and Charmion B Rush. “Prologue.” Developing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education, Information Age, 2024, https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Developing-Culturally-Responsive-Learning-Environments-in-Postsecondary-Education.

Lynch, Jason, and Charmion Briana Rush. “Developing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education.” A Volume in Contemporary Perspectives on Access, Equity and Achievement Series Editor Chance W. Lewis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, edited by Chance Lewis, Information Age Publishing, 2024, doi:Paperback: 979-8-88730-465-6 Hardcover: 979-8-88730-466-3 E-Book: 979-8-88730-467-0.

Rush, Charmion Briana, and Cynthia Wooten. “Implicit Bias and the College Classroom.” Developing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments in Postsecondary Education, Information Age Publishing, 2024, doi:Paperback: 979-8-88730-465-6 Hardcover: 979-8-88730-466-3 E-Book: 979-8-88730-467-0.

Dr. Roya Scales
Full Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
rqscales@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Peltier, Marliese R., et al. But I Was a Teacher!: Communities of Practice Supporting Teacher Educators’ Development. no. 3, Critical Questions in Education, Oct. 2024, pp. 250–70, https://academyforeducationalstudies.org/journals/journal/current-and-past-issues/volume-15-issue-3/.

Peltier, Marliese R., et al. ““I Am More Intentional Now in My Teaching”: Growing as Teacher Educators and Researchers Through a Self-study Community of Practice.” Professional Learning Journeys of Teacher Educators, Information Age Publishing, 2024, p. 85–96.

Mrs. Alyssa Ferrell Sinyard
Instructor
School of Teaching and Learning
afsinyard@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Stringer, A., Hilger, L. J., Sinyard, A. F., Menickelli, J., NC SHAPE Annual Convention, “Mental Health! Classroom Activities for Middle and High School Teachers,” NC SHAPE, Winston Salem, NC.

Dr. Amy Stringer
Assistant Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
astringer@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Stringer, A., Hilger, L. J., Sinyard, A. F., Menickelli, J., NC SHAPE Annual Convention, “Mental Health! Classroom Activities for Middle and High School Teachers,” NC SHAPE, Winston Salem, NC.

Dr. Adrienne Stuckey
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
aastuckey@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Stuckey, A., North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference 2024, “Building on strengths for early literacy: Multi-tiered performance in Head Start.,” Raleigh, NC.

Dr. Kelly Tracy
Full Professor/Director, School of Teaching and Learning
School of Teaching and Learning
kntracy@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Presentations

Malloy, J. A. (Presenter & Author), Tracy, K. N. (Author Only), Annual Conference of the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, “Experiences in Writing: What Preservice Teachers Have to Say,” Orlando, FL.

Scales, R. Q. (Presenter & Author), Tracy, K. N. (Author Only), Annual Conference of the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, “Journeys from Juniors through Novice Teaching: Developing Writing Identities and as Teachers of Writing,” Orlando, FL.

Dr. David Virtue
Taft B. Botner Distinguished Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
dvirtue@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Ellerbrock, Cheryl R., et al. An International Study of Programs That Prepare Teachers of Young Adolescents. no. 1, Current Issues in Middle Level Education, doi:10.20429/cimle.2020.250102.

Dr. Gayle Maddox
Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
gwells@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Presentations

Dr. David Leonard Westling
Full Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
westling@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Dr. Amelia Haynes Wheeler
Assistant Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
awheeler@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Wheeler, A. H. (Author Only), American Educational Studies Association, “Historicizing Expectations for Women Teachers’ Selfless Sacrifice: Spoiler Alert – It’s the Capitalist Patriarchy’s Fault,” American Educational Studies Association, Hyatt Regency Greenville, Greenville, SC.

Dr. Kim Kristine Winter
Full Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
kkruebel@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Dr. Brad Witzel
Adelaide Worth Daniels Distinguished Professor of Education
School of Teaching and Learning
bwitzel@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Powell, Sarah R, and Bradley S Witzel. “Implementation Guide for the Kansas Math Project.” Kansas Math Project, 2024.

Bouck, Emily, et al. Teaching Math Online to Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities: Moving Beyond the Pandemic. no. 1, Teaching Exceptional Children, Sep. 2024, pp. 56–65, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/00400599221092136.

Witzel, Bradley, et al. Research Should Prioritize Mathematics Proficiency for Students with Disabilities. no. 4, Journal of Special Education, Feb. 2024, pp. 240–47, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/00224669231168373.

Witzel, Bradley. Overcoming Barriers to MTSS. n2y Publishing, 2024, https://www.n2y.com/blog/summary-overcoming-barriers-to-mtss/.

Presentations

Witzel, B., Dyscalculia Series, “Math fact fluency,” North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, NC.

Witzel, B., Dyscalculia Series, “Numeracy interventions,” North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, NC.

Witzel, B., Dyscalculia Series, “Task analysis in mathematics,” North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, NC, United States.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Kansas math project follow-up,” Kansas MTSS & Alignment, KS.

Witzel, B., Math Series, “Designing math instruction and intervention for secondary students.,” Illinois SLD Supports, IL.

Witzel, B. (Presenter & Author), Witzel, L. (Presenter & Author), North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, “Three effective secondary math interventions for students with math disabilities,” NCCEC, Raleigh, NC.

Witzel, B., South Carolina Upstate Consortium, “Embedded instructional supports to improve student learning in secondary settings,” Furman University, Greenville, SC.

Witzel, B., South Carolina Upstate Consortium, “Formative assessment to improve student learning,” Furman University, Greenville, SC.

Witzel, B., Dyscalculia Series, “Understanding learning disabilities in mathematics: Part one on background,” North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Witzel, B., Dyscalculia Series, “Understanding learning disabilities in mathematics: Part two on strategies,” North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “All students can learn (math),” Kansas MTSS & Alignment, Dodge City and Lawrence, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Building students’ language, understanding, fluency and problem solving,” Kansas MTSS & Alignment, Dodge City and Lawrence, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Kansas math project follow-up,” Kansas MTSS & Alignment, Western KS, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Progressions that lead to long-term proficiency,” Kansas MTSS & Alignment, Dodge City and Lawrence, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Systematic and explicit instruction,” Kansas MTSS & Alignment, Dodge City and Lawrence, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Using data to drive instruction and intervention,” Kansas MTSS & Alignment, Dodge City and Lawrence, KS.

Witzel, B., Math for Students with LD, “Math instruction and intervention for students with intense learning needs,” Hill Center, Durham, NC.

Exhibits and Performances

Witzel, B., “Arithmetic of Polynomials.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Computation of Decimals.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Computing Integers.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Evaluating Expressions.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Factoring.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Geometric Formulas.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Linear Equations.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Multiplication and Division of Fractions.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Radicals and Exponents.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Ratios and Proportions.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Solving Equations.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Solving Inequalities.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Systems of Equations.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Theorems and Logic Models.” (January 2023 – August 2024).

Witzel, B., “Transformations and Similarities.” (January 2023 – August 2024).