College of Education & Allied Professions

Human Services

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

Publications

Fernande, Valter, et al. Exploring the Head Toes Knees Shoulders Task in US and Brazil.

Presentations

Pedonti, S. (Presenter & Author), Becker, D. (Presenter & Author), Watson, M. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Presenter Only), PBS Kids Impact Summit, “Let’s Go Take a Hike: Outdoor Environments for STEM Learning and Language,” PBS, Asheville, NC.

Pedonti, S. (Presenter & Author), Becker, D. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), Society for Research in Child Development, “Food Insecurity in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Families: Relations with Caregiver Depression and Child Language,” Salt Lake City, UT.

Pedonti, S. (Presenter & Author), Becker, D. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), Society for Research in Child Development, “Retrospective Parental Report of Occupational Pesticide Exposure in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start: Relations with Child Behavioral Functioning and Language,” Salt Lake City, UT.

Becker, D. (Presenter & Author), Broomell, A. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), Bloom, L. A. (Author Only), Faculty 3MR, “Youth Sports, Cognitive Development, & Academic Skills.”

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

Publications

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.

Bennett, Susan, et al. Social-Emotional Learning and Multicultural Literature in Read-Alouds. no. 0, Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, Sep. 2023, pp. 1–24.

Sassu, Kari, et al. “Sotos Syndrome.” Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Guidebook for Understanding and Educating (2nd Ed.), 2ndth ed., American Psychological Association, 2023, pp. 27–34.

Bellara, Aarti. “Assessment as an Instructional Strategy: Coupling Assessment for Learning and Instruction in Teacher Education.” Teaching Learning for Effective Instruction, Information Age Publishing., 2023, pp. 99–118.

Presentations

Bellara, A. (Presenter & Author), Winter, E., Bray, M. (Author Only), American Educational Research Association, “Developing a measure in a pinch? Online focus groups to address content validity.”

Bellara, A., Zarate, K., Wilkinson, S., Badar Kauffman Conference, “Measuring paraprofessional practices in the classroom? Using content validation and factor analysis to measure construct validity,” Kent.

Von Dohlen, H., Robinson, K., Bingham, C., Hart, W., Bellara, A., North Carolina Association of School Administrators, “The State of The Superintendency In NC: Pathways, Positionalities, And Professional Experiences.,” Concord.

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

Presentations

Duncan, S. (Presenter & Author), Forcino, F. L. (Author Only), Bobilya, A. J. (Author Only), Denton, R. (Author Only), Tiger, K. (Author Only), C*Sci 2023, “Lessons from an env. health and education project using western science and cultural methods,” Citizen Science Association, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.

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

Dr. Joanna Collins
Assistant Professor
Human Services
collinsj@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Frick, M. H. (Presenter & Author), Collins, J. (Presenter Only), Valverde, N. (Presenter Only), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, “Infusing growth mindset strategies within the integrative developmental model of supervision,” ACES, Denver, CO.

Curtis, R. C. (Author Only), Collins, J. (Author Only), Valverde, N. (Author Only), Martin L. Nezbit Jr. Discovery School, “Skills for thriving,” Asheville, NC.

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

Presentations

Curtis, R. C. (Author Only), Collins, J. (Author Only), Valverde, N. (Author Only), Martin L. Nezbit Jr. Discovery School, “Skills for thriving,” Asheville, NC.

Curtis, R. C., Mecadon-Mann, M., WCU Counseling Supervision Workshop, “Solution Focused Supervision,” WCU Counseling, Asheville, NC.

Dr. Brad Daniel
Adjunct Faculty
Human Services
danielr@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Dr. Melodie Frick
Associate Professor
Human Services
mhfrick@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

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

Publications

Germain, Marie-Line. Using AI in Recruitment: Insights for HRD. 2023.

Presentations

Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development, “Investigating Lookism Within the Moroccan Hospitality Industry,” AHRD, Minneapolis, MN.

Germain, M.-L., Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), Academy of Human Resource Development, “Squid Game: Lessons Learned and Takeaways for HRD Leaders.,” AHRD, Minneapolis, MN.

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

Publications

Grist, Cathy L, et al. Early Childhood Educators’ Self-efficacy, Science Perceptions, and Professional Development Experiences in the Southeastern U.S. and Catalonia. Didáctica de las Ciencias Experimentales y Sociales, Dec. 2023, pp. 69–82, doi:DOI:10.7203/DCES.45.27383.

Caudle, Lori A, et al. Trauma-Informed Research-Practice Partnership Building to Support Early Childhood Educators in an Appalachian Community. Theory & Practice in Rural Education.

Presentations

Grist, C. L. (Presenter & Author), Thompson, H. (Presenter & Author), Caudle, L. A. (Presenter & Author), Garcetta, G. (Author Only), NAEYC Annual Conference 2023, “Promoting educator and child well-being through a trauma-informed social and emotional research-practice partnership,” National Association of the Education of Young Children, Nashville, TN.

Watson, M. (Presenter & Author), Grist, C. L. (Presenter & Author), Science Since Birth, “Before, during, and after: Field trips as meaningful connections to science learning,” I International Conference on Early Childhood Education Science, University of Manresa, Manresa, Spain.

Grist, C. L. (Presenter & Author), Watson, M. (Presenter & Author), Science Since Birth, “Perspectives in science education: Educators’ perceptions and professional development experiences,” I International Conference on Early Childhood Science, University of Manresa, Manresa, Spain.

Grist, C. L. (Presenter & Author), Quesada-Pallarès, C. (Author Only), Lemkow, G. (Author Only), Haldon, J. (Author Only), Caudle, L. A. (Author Only), Thompson, H. (Author Only), Watson, M. (Author Only), International Conference on Early Childhood Education Science: Science Since Birth, “Perspectives in science education: Educators’ perceptions and professional development experiences,” UManresa/UVIC-UCC, UManresa/UVIC-UCC, Manresa, Spain.

Fox, J. (Presenter & Author), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), 69th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “The Impact of Child Personality on Parenting and Self-Regulation,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Malesky, L. A. (Presenter & Author), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), Barrett, A. (Author Only), 69th Annual Meeting of Southeastern Psychological Association, “Experimental Research on Academic Dishonesty: A Review and Call to Action,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Grist, C. L., Malesky, L. A. (Author Only), McCord, D. M. (Author Only), 69th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Student Perceptions of Academic Integrity in Higher Education,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Solomon, D. T. (Presenter & Author), Blevins, W. (Author Only), Ross, K. (Author Only), Tolley, L., Grist, C. L. (Presenter & Author), McCord, D. (Author Only), Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Construct Validity of a Measure of Child Maltreatment History and Impact,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Becker, D. (Presenter & Author), Broomell, A. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), Bloom, L. A. (Author Only), Faculty 3MR, “Youth Sports, Cognitive Development, & Academic Skills.”

Dr. Yancey Gulley
Associate Professor
Human Services
nygulley@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Gulley, Needham Yancey. “The Ropes Course Activity Might Not Be the Metaphor You Think It Is: A Case Study.” CABI Tourism Cases, 2023.

Presentations

Gulley, N. Y. (Presenter & Author), Biddix, P. (Presenter & Author), NASPA 2023 Annual Conference, “Who are today’s college students: Multiple stakeholder perspectives,” NASPA, Boston, MA.

Gulley, N. Y. (Presenter & Author), Renn, K. (Presenter & Author), Torrez, M. (Presenter & Author), ACPA College Student Educators International 2023 Convention, “Stakeholder perceptions of how to support today’s college students,” ACPA College Student Educators International, New Orleans, LA.

Gulley, N. Y. (Presenter & Author), Johnson, C. W. (Presenter & Author), Powell, G. (Presenter & Author), The Academy of Leisure Sciences 2023 Research and Teaching Conference, “Learning through tragedy,” The Academy of Leisure Sciences, New Orleans, LA.

Gulley, N. Y. (Presenter & Author), Hartman, C. (Presenter & Author), Workshop on the First-Year Student Success in the Community College, “Assessing the First-Year experience: A customizable guide,” The National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, Los Angeles, CA.

Gulley, N. Y. (Presenter & Author), Viramontes, J. D. R. (Presenter & Author), Workshop on the First-Year Student Success in the Community College, “Providing the context: First-Year experience in community colleges / the American community college: Historic contexts, current students, and considerations post COVID-19,” National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, Los Angeles, CA.

Gulley, N. Y. (Presenter & Author), Workshop on the First-Year Student Success in the Community College, “Taking the next steps to implement change,” The National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, Los Angeles, CA.

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.

Henderson, R. (Presenter & Author), Adventure Education Conference, “Harnessing the Benefits of Stress and Challenge in Adventure Education,” Parks and Recreation Management, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.

Campbell, R., Cook, K. (Presenter & Author), Adventure Education Conference, “Transferring Meaning Through Creative Processing and Debriefing Tools,” YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, NC.

Campbell, R. (Presenter & Author), Association of Experiential Education, “Working With the Upside of Stress and Anxiety: Re-thinking the role of stress,” AEE, University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Memorial Union Building., Madison, WI, USA.

Campbell, R. (Presenter Only), Popcorn and Pedagogy, “Collaborative Assignments & Projects,” Coulter Faculty Commons, Hunter Library, Cullowhee, NC.

Dr. Joy Howard
Associate Professor
Human Services
howardj@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Howard, Joy, et al. A Review of Research: A Systematic Review of Race in Rural Education Since 2001. The Rural Educator.

Howard, Joy, et al. Let’s Talk: Participatory Action Research and Improvement Science Comparing Our Approaches to Improvement.. Impacting Education, 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.5195/ie.2023.285.

Presentations

Howard, J. (Presenter & Author), AERA, “Interrogating how we teach now: Parentscholars co-constructing knowledge alongside our children.”,” AERA, Chicago, IL.

Baker, T. (Author Only), Howard, J., AERA annual meeting, “Learning in the Black Belt: Examining southern rurality through Black geographies.,” Chicago, IL.

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

Presentations

Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), Moats, J. (Presenter & Author), Wave 2023, “Thick Skin, Shower Games and Family Penalties: An Examination of barriers faced by women in the US fire service … and recommendations to mitigate them,” ESO Academy, Austin, TX.

Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), Germain, M.-L., Academy of Human Resource Development, “Investigating Lookism Within the Moroccan Hospitality Industry,” AHRD, Minneapolis, MN.

Germain, M.-L., Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), Academy of Human Resource Development, “Squid Game: Lessons Learned and Takeaways for HRD Leaders.,” AHRD, Minneapolis, MN.

Lekchiri, S. (Presenter & Author), Moats, J. (Author Only), Academy of Human Resource Development, “To Be a Female Firefighter: Investigating Talent Acquisition and Retention Issues in US Fire Services.,” AHRD, Minneapolis, MN.

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

Publications

Tuttle, Malti, et al. Lunch Bunch: A Direct Service for School Counselors. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research, Mar. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/15566382.2023.2180611.

Rosen, Nadiya Boyce, and Melissa Mecadon-Mann. Microaffirmations: Small Gestures Toward Advocacy and Social Justice. no. 1a, Professional School Counseling, Mar. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759×231160722.

Mecadon-Mann, Melissa, and Malti Tuttle. School Counselor Professional Identity in Relation to Post-master’s Supervision. no. 1, Professional School Counseling, Jan. 2023, doi:10.1177/2156759X221143932.

Presentations

Curtis, R. C., Mecadon-Mann, M., WCU Counseling Supervision Workshop, “Solution Focused Supervision,” WCU Counseling, Asheville, NC.

Dr. Sarah Minnis
Associate Professor
Human Services
sminnis@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Minnis, Sarah, and Robin Grenier. Employee Intuition: Understanding Decision-making Through Use of Somatic Practices. Academy of Human Resource Development, 2023.

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

Publications

Eason, Sarah, et al. Family Math Engagement with Preschoolers in Rural Contexts.. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, Nov. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2023.101600.

Presentations

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

Publications

Perry, April Lillian. Innovative Teaching to Prepare Students for Life After College. ESource for College Transitions, Aug. 2023, https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/national_resource_center/publications/e-source/index.php.

Gardner, Phil, and April Lillian Perry. “Adapting to an Accelerating, Disruptive Future: Melding Work and Learning Through the Role of the T-Professional.” K. E. Zegwaard, & J. Pretti (2nd Ed.), International Handbook for Work-Integrated Learning (3rd Ed.), WACE, 2023.

Presentations

Perry, A. L., Shepard, V., Nguyen, D., Graduate Career Consortium, “Holistic graduate and professional student support: A guide to infusing scholarship into practice,” GCC, Virtual.

Perry, A. L., Shepard, V., Nguyen, D., NASPA, “Holistic graduate and professional student support: A guide to infusing scholarship into practice,” Boston, MA.

Hall-Hertel, K., Perry, A. L., AGAPSS Professional Development Monthly Webinar, “Utilizing the practitioner training modules and curriculum project overview,” NASPA – AGAPSS, Virtual.

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

Publications

Downs, Blair, et al. Teaching Through the Screen: How Watching “Our Planet” Impacts Adolescents’ Connection to Nature. no. 4, Interdisciplinary Journal of Environmental and Science Education, Sep. 2023, p. e2316, doi:https://doi.org/10.29333/ijese/13723.

Schmidt, Alayna, et al. Art as Counternarratives: A/r/tographic Understandings of Black Youth’s Conceptualizations of Nature. Leisure/Loisir, Sep. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/14927713.2023.2252820.

Schmidt, Alayna, and Callie Spencer Schultz. Researcher as Curator: Making Room for the Politics of Emotion in Leisure Research. Leisure Studies, May 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2023.2210782.

Cousineau, Luc, et al. Surveillance, Capitalism, Leisure, and Data: Being Watched, Giving, Becoming. Leisure Sciences, Apr. 2023.

Presentations

Orozco, J. (Presenter & Author), Schultz, C. S., Southeastern Environment and Recreation Research Conference, “”Nature reminds me that I deserve to be here, because I am human just like everyone else”: Testimonios of Chicana(o) sense of belonging throuh nature,” Asheville, NC.

Sanders, T. (Presenter & Author), Schultz, C. S., Stonehouse, P., Oakleaf, L. L., Southeastern Environment and Recreation Research Conference, “”Where do I fit in this space?”: The role of community for women leaders in bike shops,” Asheville, NC.

Schultz, C. S., Southeastern Environment and Recreation Research Conference, “The power of “holding space:” Making room for alternative futures in our field,” Asheville, NC.

Schmidt, A. (Presenter & Author), Schultz, C. S. (Presenter & Author), Outley, C. (Presenter & Author), The Academy of Leisure Sciences Conference on Research & Teaching, “Can (or should) white women do Black feminist theory?: Exploring tensions, contradictions, and intersectionalities while performing justice-focused leisure research,” New Orleans, LA.

Orozco, J. (Presenter & Author), Schultz, C. S. (Presenter & Author), De La Garza, A. (Other), Ramirez, J. (Other), Oakleaf, L. L. (Other), The Academy of Leisure Sciences Conference on Research & Teaching, ““Parece que están dándote una bienvenida”: Testimonios of Chicana/o families sense of belonging through Nature,” New Orleans, LA.

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

Publications

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

Publications

Stonehouse, Paul, and Bill Throop. Coping with Climate Despair: Cultivating the Skills of Hope and Tranquil Resolve. The Journal of Sustainability Education, doi:https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.18666/jorel-2021-v13-i4-10722.

Reed, Jack, et al. E“Ride On!”: The Zwift Platform as a Space for Virtual Leisure. no. 2, Leisure Studies, Mar. 2023, pp. 188–202, doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2022.2088836.

Presentations

Stonehouse, P., International Conference on Outdoor Leadership 2023, “The Needle’s (Still) Moving: Caltopo, The Munter Method, and Digital Navigation,” Wilderness Education Association, Bentonville.

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

Presentations

Elibox, S. L. (Author Only), Valverde, N. (Author Only), Nadermann, K. M. (Author Only), Shaikh, S. (Author Only), Woo, M. (Author Only), Beck, C. (Author Only), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, “How Training Clinics Can Help to Co-Create Safe Communities for Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Students,” ACES, Denver, CO.

Curtis, R. C. (Author Only), Collins, J. (Author Only), Valverde, N. (Author Only), Martin L. Nezbit Jr. Discovery School, “Skills for thriving,” Asheville, NC.

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

Publications

Virtue, Emily, et al. “Supporting Students on the Academic Margins: An Equity Driven Framework.” Journal of College Academic Support Programs, vol. 5, no. 2, Journal of College Academic Support Programs, Mar. 2023, pp. 60–68, doi:https://doi.org/10.58997/5.2ee2.

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. (Presenter Only), Hinnant-Crawford, B. N. (Presenter Only), American Educational Research Association, “A conversation about equity pedagogy and project-based learning.,” Problem and Project Based Learnign Special Intreset Group, Chicago, IL.

Virtue, E. (Presenter Only), Hinnant-Crawford, B. N. (Presenter Only), Bergeron, L. (Presenter Only), Deeper Learning 2023, “Den talk: Equity Pedagogies and Project-Based Learning,” High Tech High Graduate School of Education, San Diego, CA.

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

Presentations

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.

Psychology

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

Presentations

Castelblanco, S., Gangel, M., Broomell, A., Southeastern Teaching of Psychology, “Who let the dogs out? Therapy dogs in the classroom,” Society for Teaching of Psychology, Atlanta, GA.

Allison, M., Broomell, A., Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, “Frontal lobe activation in 9-year-old children predicts ADHD symptoms in adolescence,” New York City.

Broomell, A., Foley, I., Dennis, N., International Society for Developmental Psychobiology, “Effect of early adversity on executive function and short range fronto-frontal connectivity in infancy,” San Diego.

Broomell, A., Foss, M., Berkowitz, M., Bell, M. A., International Congress of Infant Studies, “Building Infant Social Competence: Combined influences of caregiving, infant cognition, and infant brain development,” Ottawa, Canada.

Allison, M., Broomell, A., Southeastern Psychological Association, “Frontal lobe activity and ADHD in 9-year-old children,” Hilton Head, SC.

Broomell, A., Foley, I., Southeastern Psychological Association, “Infant EEG, adverse childhood experiences, and executive function,” Hilton Head, SC.

Broomell, A., Bell, M. A., International Society for Developmental Psychobiology, “Six-month frontotemporal coherence predicts twelve-month joint attention.”

Dennis, N. (Author Only), Broomell, A., International Society for Developmental Psychobiology, “Gross motor skills and neuroconnectivity as early indicators of autism spectrum disorder.”

Broomell, A., Kauer, A., Neuroscience Teaching Conference, “Effective strategies to integrate high-impact pedagogies into neuroscience courses..”

Broomell, A., International Society for Developmental Psychobiology, “Sex differences in EEG coherence across infancy and early childhood..”

Becker, D. (Presenter & Author), Broomell, A. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), Bloom, L. A. (Author Only), Faculty 3MR, “Youth Sports, Cognitive Development, & Academic Skills.”

Dr. Jon Campbell
Full Professor/PsyD Program Director
Psychology
jmcampbell@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Campbell, Jon, and Rachel Hammond. “Best Practices in Rating Scale Assessment of Children’s Behavior.” Best Practices in School Psychology, VII, National Association of School Psychologists, 2023, pp. 201–14.

Frye, Will S, et al. Competencies in Telepsychology: A Developmental Framework for Psychology Training and Professional Preparation. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-023-00350-1.

Gardner, Lauren, et al. Intellectual, Adaptive, and Behavioral Functioning Associated with Designated Levels of Support in a Sample of Autistic Children Referred for Tertiary Assessment. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06141-0.

Price, Johanna, et al. Interprofessional Education on Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Program Description and Initial Evaluation. School Psychology, Sep. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000570.

Presentations

Campbell, J., 8th Annual Conference on Undergraduate Regional Engagement (CURE) Conference, “Creating interprofessional training to serve autistic students: Assembling a team of Avengers,” Western Carolina University Honors College, Cullowhee, NC.

Gardner, L. B. (Presenter & Author), Campbell, J. (Author Only), 2023 International Meeting for Autism Research, “In-Vivo and Virtual Reality Training Increases Autism Knowledge and Confidence for Law Enforcement Officers,” INSAR, Stockholm, Sweden.

Campbell, J., “Evidence-based assessment of autism,” Western North Carolina Psychological Association, Virtual, Cullowhee, NC.

Peirano, A. K. (Presenter & Author), Campbell, J. (Author Only), Solomon, D. T. (Presenter & Author), 2023 annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Sexually Abused Youth,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Cooper-Duffy, K. J., Campbell, J., Rose, A. J., Vinyard, J. P., Ogletree, B. T., Research and Scholarship Celebration: Keynote Address., “Project INTERACT: Faculty Interdisciplinary Collaboration that Impacts Students, Community, and Scholarship.,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.

Cooper-Duffy, K. J. (Presenter & Author), Campbell, J. (Presenter & Author), Vinyard, J. P. (Presenter & Author), Rose, A. J. (Presenter & Author), Ogletree, B. T. (Presenter & Author), Sullivan, M. (Presenter & Author), Pepiot, B. (Presenter & Author), Clark, S. (Presenter & Author), Research and Scholarship Conference, “Project INTERACT: Faculty interdisciplinary collaboration that impacts students, community, and scholarship,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.

McClain, M. (Presenter & Author), Harris, B. (Presenter & Author), Campbell, J. (Presenter & Author), 2023 National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, “Best Practices in School- Based Autism Assessment,” National Association of School Psychologists, Denver, CO.

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

Presentations

Castelblanco, S., Gangel, M., Broomell, A., Southeastern Teaching of Psychology, “Who let the dogs out? Therapy dogs in the classroom,” Society for Teaching of Psychology, Atlanta, GA.

Castelblanco, S. (Presenter & Author), Blackhart, G. (Author Only), Southeastern Psychological Association, “The effects of virtual nature exposure on state social motivation: A randomized controlled trial,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

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

Presentations

Crow, R. K., Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate – Webinar, “Improvement Science: What should our students be reading?,” Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate.

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

Publications

Poovey, Kendall, et al. Disordered Eating and Women’s Sexual Function: The Role of Interoception. Journal of Sexual Medicine, Apr. 2023.

Presentations

Lorenzi, C. (Presenter & Author), de Jong, D. (Author Only), Southeastern Psychological Association, “Borderline personality traits, boredom, and risky sexual behaviors,” New Orleans, LA.

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

Publications

Gangel, Meghan, et al. “Does Perceived Posttraumatic Growth Predict Measured Changes in Current-standing and State Posttraumatic Growth?.” No, Clinical Psychological Science, Jun. 2023.

Presentations

Castelblanco, S., Gangel, M., Broomell, A., Southeastern Teaching of Psychology, “Who let the dogs out? Therapy dogs in the classroom,” Society for Teaching of Psychology, Atlanta, GA.

Gangel, M. (Presenter & Author), Psychology ONE, “Science can be Yummy! Teaching Principles of Objective Inquiry with Oreos,” Society for Teaching of Psychology, Duke University, Durham, NC.

Blevins, W. (Presenter & Author), Gangel, M. (Author Only), Jayawickreme, E. (Author Only), Southeastern Psychological Association, “The Unique Relationship Between Trauma and Post Traumatic Growth in Spiritual Change.,” New Orleans, LA.

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

Presentations

Solomon, D. T. (Presenter & Author), Malesky, L. A. (Author Only), Ruiz, J. (Author Only), Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Gender Differences in the Impact of Child Emotional Maltreatment,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

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

Presentations

Myers, E. M., Chilson, A., Davies, K., Jutte, V., Annual Meeting of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists, “Body size, gender, & political leadership competence: Does messaging matter?,” New Orleans, LA.

Chilson, A., Myers, E. M., Davies, K., Jutte, V., WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Body size, gender, & political leadership competence: Does messaging matter?,” Cullowhee, NC.

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

Presentations

Kelley, M. (Presenter & Author), Scales, W. D. (Presenter & Author), 37th annual meeting of the National Council on Undergraduate Research, “Personality and social influences on personal relationships and daily behaviors among university students,” National Council on Undergraduate Research, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI.

Davies, K. (Presenter & Author), Scales, W. D. (Presenter & Author), 69th annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “The social and institutional effects of college on victimization rates,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Scales, W. D., 1st Dinner with 8 Strangers at Western Carolina University, “Stranger things with eight strangers,” Residential Life, Western Carolina University, Blue Ridge Conference Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.

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

Presentations

Solomon, D. T. (Presenter & Author), Allen, K. (Author Only), Francis, O. (Author Only), Annual Conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, “Beyond Just History: The Impact of Current Intrusive Thoughts of Maltreatment on Adult Mental Health,” Seattle, WA.

Amanda, P. (Author Only), Solomon, D. T. (Presenter & Author), Annual Conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, “Differential Impact of Various Types of Child Maltreatment on Disordered Eating Symptoms in Adulthood,” Seattle, WA.

Solomon, D. T. (Presenter & Author), Feiler, T. (Author Only), Allen, K. (Author Only), Williams, C. (Author Only), Annual Conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, “Gay Men’s Knowledge of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and Treatment as Prevention in Reducing HIV Transmission,” Seattle, WA.

Ross, K., Solomon, D. T. (Presenter & Author), Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Exposure and its Effect on LGBTQ+ Mental Health,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Robinson, S. G., O’Brien, F., Feiler, T., Solomon, D. T. (Presenter & Author), Ruiz, J., Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association, “Long-term Outcomes of Childhood Emotional Abuse Versus Neglect,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

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

Publications

Barlett, Christopher, et al. Cyberbullying Above and Beyond Traditional Bullying: A Meta-Analytical Review of Predictors and Outcomes. Aggression and Violent Behavior, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2023.101886.

Presentations

Fix, C. (Presenter & Author), Smakiqi, B. (Presenter & Author), Wilson, A. (Chair), Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, “Common Themes Why College Students may not Report Workplace Harassment,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Baird, S. (Presenter & Author), Case, H. (Presenter & Author), Wilson, A. (Chair), Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, “Workplace Predictors and Mediators of Psychological Well-Being,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Wilson, A. (Presenter & Author), Breeden, C. (Presenter & Author), Cole, C. (Author Only), Latimer, G. (Author Only), Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, “Defining and Measuring Meaningful Employment Environment in Manufacturing,” Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

School of Teaching & Learning

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

Publications

Barron, Tammy Lankford, et al. Impact of Service-learning: Perspectives of Natural Supports of Students with Intellectual Disability on a College Campus. no. 1, International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IJRSLCE), Jan. 2023, p. 27, doi:https://doi.org/10.37333/001c.66276.

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

Presentations

Maddox, G. M. (Presenter & Author), Beaudet, R. J. (Presenter & Author), Castro, N. (Presenter & Author), National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education, “Building Connections Through Conversations: Classroom Strategies for Addressing Complicated Diversity Issues in a Political World,” New Orleans, LA.

Maddox, G. M. (Presenter & Author), Beaudet, R. J. (Presenter & Author), Castro, N. (Presenter & Author), National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education, “Teaching Future Teachers: Five Lessons Learned from COVID Chaos,” NAKHE, New Orleans, LA.

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

Publications

Blair, Eleanor J. JAMAICAN TEACHERS, JAMAICAN SCHOOLS: LIFE and WORK in 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS. INFORMATION AGE PUBLISHING, 2023, p. 120 PAGES.

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.

Carter, Richard Allen, et al. Educator Preparation: A Multi-discipline Analysis of Standards to Promote Critical Thinking. Teachers and Teaching, Mar. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2023.2191184.

Doss, Kristy Kowalske, and Lisa A Bloom. Mindset and the Desire for Feedback During Creative Tasks. no. 1, Journal of Creativity, Feb. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yjoc.2023.100047.

Presentations

Becker, D. (Presenter & Author), Broomell, A. (Author Only), Grist, C. L. (Author Only), Bloom, L. A. (Author Only), Faculty 3MR, “Youth Sports, Cognitive Development, & Academic Skills.”

Doss, K. K., Bloom, L., North Carolina Association for Gifted & Talented Conference, “Symphony: Creativity as Learning,” NCAGT, Winston-Salem.

Doss, K. K., Bloom, L., North Carolina Association for Gifted & Talented Conference, “You Recommended Counseling, Now What?,” NCAGT, Winston-Salem.

Doss, K. (Presenter & Author), Bloom, L. (Presenter & Author), SoTL Commons Conference, “Just a Bunch of Fluff? The Effectiveness of Creative Thinking Challenges on Student Perceptions of Learning,” SoTL, Savannah, GA.

Bloom, L. (Presenter & Author), Doss, K. (Presenter & Author), Noltensmeyer, C. J. (Presenter & Author), Mershon, K. (Presenter & Author), SoTL Commons Conference, “Tell me a story: Student perceptions of the effect of story on learning,” Georgia Southern University, Savannah, GA

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

Publications

Stringer, Amy, and Resa Chandler. Getting Prekindergarten Students up and Moving: Strategies for Improving Physical Activity. no. 4, Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Apr. 2023, pp. 33–40, doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2023.2172113.

Presentations

Lockamy, N. (Presenter & Author), Weber, K. (Presenter & Author), Lester, B. (Presenter & Author), Dietrich, S. (Presenter & Author), Jennifer, B. J. (Author Only), Chandler, R. M. (Author Only), Fiaud, V. (Author Only), Armitano-Lago, C. (Author Only), ECSU Undergraduate Research Symposium, “Fostering Critical Thinking in Human Motion Analysis – An Undergraduate Research Assistant’s Perspective,” Elizabeth City State University, Zoom, Elizabeth City, NC.

Brown, J. J. (Presenter & Author), Chandler, R. M. (Presenter & Author), Fiaud, V. (Presenter & Author), Armitano-Lago, C. (Presenter & Author), ECSU Undergraduate Research Symposium, “Undergraduate Research: Fostering Critical Thinking in Human Motion Analysis,” Elizabeth City State University, Zoom, Elizabeth City, NC.

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

Publications

Rose, Amy Janice, and Karena J Cooper-Duffy. A Global Service-Learning Project to Develop Cultural Humility in Educators of Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities.. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 2023, pp. 82–114.

Presentations

Cooper-Duffy, K. J., Fisher, L., North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children 36th Annual Conference., “Development and Evaluation of the Teacher Rater and Assessment Instrument for Teachers of Students with Significant Disabilities (TRAIT-SD).,” NC.

Cooper-Duffy, K. J., Simmers, R., North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children 36th Annual Conference., “Identifying Evidence-Based Practices to Teach Students with Significant Intellectual Disabilities Academic Skills.,” NC.

Cooper-Duffy, K. J., Simmers, R., North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children., “Identifying Evidence-Based Practices to Teach Students with Significant Intellectual Disabilities Academic Skills.,” NC.

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

Publications

Doss, Kristy Kowalske, and Lisa A Bloom. Mindset and the Desire for Feedback During Creative Tasks. no. 1, Journal of Creativity, Feb. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yjoc.2023.100047.

Presentations

Doss, K. K., Bloom, L., North Carolina Association for Gifted & Talented Conference, “Symphony: Creativity as Learning,” NCAGT, Winston-Salem.

Doss, K. K., Bloom, L., North Carolina Association for Gifted & Talented Conference, “You Recommended Counseling, Now What?,” NCAGT, Winston-Salem.

Doss, K. K., North Carolina Association for Gifted & Talented Statewide PLC, “NCAGT PLC AIG Coordinators,” NCAGT, Virtual.

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

Publications

Kelley, Kelly R., et al. Teaching Employment Skills to Carla Within Inclusive Postsecondary Education. no. 1, The Journal of Case Learning and Exceptional Learners, Jun. 2023, pp. 31–45, https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/jclel/.

Presentations

Fisher, L. B. (Presenter & Author), Marsden, L. (Presenter & Author), 7th Annual Inclusion Summit, “All Means All: Barriers and Solutions for Including Students with Extensive Support needs in Inclusive Settings,” Western Carolina University, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), Cullowhee.

Fisher, L., WCU Summer Institute for Teaching and learning (SITL), “Community and Engagement in Online Courses,” WCU/Coulter Faculty Commons, WCU Apodaca Building, Cullowhee.

Mustian, A. (Presenter & Author), Fisher, L. (Author Only), SC Council for Exceptional Children’s Conference, “The “why” matters: Making the case for function-based behavioral intervention.,” SC CEC, Charleston.

Fisher, L. (Presenter & Author), Haughney, K. (Presenter & Author), 24th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability, and Developmental Disabilities, “How are we preparing students with severe disabilities to be effective communicators? A look at how published research has aligned with the NJC Communication Bill of Rights.,” CEC Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL.

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.

Grube, Danny P, et al. Charting the Course with Your Student Majors Beyond the Curriculum. no. 1, Journal of Health and Physical Literacy, May 2023, pp. 38–47, https://johpl.org/index.php/johpl/article/view/18.

Grube, Danny P, et al. International Partnership and Cooperation in Health and Physical Education Programs. no. 1, International Journal of Physical Education, Mar. 2023, pp. 2–14.

Grube, Dan P, et al. Top Ten Things a Beginning Health and Physical Education Teacher Needs to Know. no. 1, Strategies, Jan. 2023, pp. 14–18, doi:10.1080/08924562.2022.2146616.

Grube, Danny P, and Stephanie Little. Got Schooled! Two Cases of Professors’ Return to the Middle School Health and Physical Education Classroom. no. 1, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Jan. 2023, pp. 45–50, doi:10.1080/07303084.2022.2136315.

Presentations

Grube, D. P. (Presenter & Author), Grube, A. J. (Presenter Only), Internationale des Ecoles Superieures d’Education Physique (AIESEP) Conference, “Global Experiential Learning in Kinesiology Programs,” Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Grube, D. P. (Presenter & Author), Little, S. (Presenter & Author), National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy, “Charting the Course with your Student Majors,” Newport, RI.

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), Kelley, K. R., Diegert, M. J. (Presenter & Author), Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), “Accreditation for college programs serving students with intellectual disability: What happens and how can you prepare?,” AUCD, Washington, DC.

Hart, D. (Presenter & Author), Mock, M. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R., Lee, S. S. (Presenter & Author), Weir, C. (Presenter & Author), State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education (SOTA), “Accreditation: What happens and how can you prepare?,” George Mason University, Colorado Springs, CO.

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), Mathis, A. R. (Presenter & Author), Brackett, J. (Presenter Only), Johnson, L. (Presenter Only), Locklear, K. (Presenter Only), Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA) Conference,, “Ask us, what’s UP: FAQ panel about IPSE operations,” SEPSEA, Nashville, TN.

Kelley, K. R. (Presenter & Author), Mathis, A. R. (Presenter & Author), Brackett, J. (Presenter Only), Johnson, L. (Presenter Only), Locklear, K. (Presenter Only), Southeastern Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA) Conference,, “Roles, responsibilities, and firsthand experiences from residential suitemates,” SEPSEA, Nashville, TN.

Kelley, K. R., Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council Workgroup Meeting, “Our journey as an inaugural pilot accreditation site,” IHEAC, U.S. Dept of Education, Washington, DC.

Lewis, C. (Presenter & Author), Isom, C. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R., Kuehn, E. (Presenter Only), Watts, N. (Presenter Only), North Carolina Division of Career Development and Transition Conference, “12 lenses of teaching language comprehension,” NC DCDT, Greensboro, NC.

Williams, J. (Presenter & Author), Stahl, K. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R., Ramsey, C. (Presenter Only), North Carolina Division of Career Development and Transition Conference, “Fashion at it’s finest: Dressing for success and respecting boundaries,” NC DCDT, Greensboro, NC.

Rockey, R. (Presenter & Author), Morrison, M. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R., Watts, N. (Presenter Only), Kuehn, E. (Presenter Only), Ramsey, C. (Presenter Only), North Carolina Division of Career Development and Transition Conference, “Implementing healthy living habits with young adults with intellectual disability,” NC DCDT, Greensboro, NC.

Wall-Bassett, B. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R., 2023 Experiential Commons Scholar Summit: Community-engaged Pedagogy and Practice, “Partner UP: Developing reciprocal partnerships through shared agreements,” American Educational Research Association (AERA) Experiential Education and Community Engagement: Scholarship and Practice SIG, Biltmore Park WCU Campus, Asheville, NC.

Kelley, K. R., Raxter, A., Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities Conference, “Engaging families in transition planning across the lifespan,” Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Clearwater, FL.

Kelley, K. R., Raxter, A., Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities Conference, “Unraveling adult services for meaningful post-school outcomes,” Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Clearwater, FL.

Kelley, K. R., Raxter, A., Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities Conference, “Using person-centered planning effectively and consistently in inclusive postsecondary education,” Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Clearwater, FL.

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

Presentations

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

Publications

Virtue, David, and Holly Henderson Pinter. A Case Study of Responsive Middle Grades Education in a Laboratory Middle School in the USA. no. 3, Education Sciences, 2023, p. 549, doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13060549.

Strahan, David, et al. Celebrating the Middle Level: Past, Present, and Future. no. 1, North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal, pp. 18–25, https://www.flipsnack.com/FCAE5ABBDC9/spring-2023-journal/full-view.html.

Presentations

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., 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. Terry Rose
Assistant Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
rose@email.wcu.edu

Presentations

Rose, T. D., Lincoln Heights Elementary Professional Development Day, “Building Conceptual Understanding in Pre-K – 1st Grade Mathematics,” Hamblen County Schools, Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Morristown, TN.

Rose, T. D., Lincoln Heights Elementary School Professional Development Day, “Building Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics in 2nd – 5th Grades,” Hamblen County Schools, Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Morristown, TN.

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

Raskauskas, Jenn, et al. “I Think Writing Is…” a Multi-State Study of Teacher Candidates’ Changing Beliefs About Writing. no. 3, Teaching/Writing: The Journal of Writing Teacher Education, Mar. 2023, p. 29, https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/wte/vol11/iss3/3.

Presentations

Kline, S., Tondreau, A., Chen, X., Kang, G., Ikpeze, C., Scales, R. Q., Smetana, L., Tracy, K. N., Wall, A., Yang, S., Annual meeting of the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, “Discourses of disruption: A multi-state study of teacher candidates’ memories of writing,” Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Santa Fe, NM.

Tracy, K. N., Scales, R. Q., Annual meeting of the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, “What happens after they graduate? Eight novice teachers talk about writing,” Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Santa Fe, NM.

Shimek, C., Van Wig, A., Peltier, M. R., Scales, R. Q., Davis, S. G., Bemiss, E., Annual meeting of the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, “”The Creators Aren’t Even Teachers!”: Teacher Candidates’ Responses to a Common Assignment Designed to Examine Curricular Materials,” Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Santa Fe, NM.

Barrett-Tatum, J. M., Scales, R. Q., Annual meeting of the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, “The Micropolitics of Literacy Curricula Adoption through Actor Network Theory Analysis Diagrams: An Exploratory Study,” Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Santa Fe, NM.

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

Publications

Grube, Dan P, et al. Top Ten Things a Beginning Health and Physical Education Teacher Needs to Know. no. 1, Strategies, Jan. 2023, pp. 14–18, doi:10.1080/08924562.2022.2146616.

Presentations

Stringer, A., National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Annual Conference, “Reviewing the School Health Partnership Model in Light of the Pandemic Experience,” National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education, Intercontinental Hotel, New Orleans, LA.

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

Publications

Albritton, Kizzy, et al. A Systematic Review of Early Literacy Interventions Within Multi-tiered Systems of Support (Data Analysis in Progress). May 2023.

Presentations

Albritton, K. (Presenter & Author), Stuckey, A. (Presenter & Author), Badar-Kauffman Conference on Comtemporary Issues in Special Education Research, “Why are all the Black and Brown children in preschool literacy research?,” Kent, OH.

Albritton, K. (Presenter & Author), Stuckey, A. (Presenter & Author), Cruz, K. (Presenter & Author), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 2023 Annual Convention, “Who, how, what, when, and where for early literacy interventions,” Denver, CO.

Albritton, K. (Presenter & Author), Klatka, K. (Author Only), Stuckey, A. (Presenter & Author), Stollenwerk Nimphius, C. (Author Only), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 2023 Annual Convention, “Cultural adaptations of SEL interventions for racially minoritized preschool-age children,” NASP, Denver, CO.

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

Publications

Presentations

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

Publications

Maxey, Andrew, and David Charles Virtue. “Exploring New Directions in Middle Level Education Research.” Dialogues in Middle Level Education Research Volume 3, Routledge, 2023, pp. 227–31, doi:10.4324/9781003457831-20.

Virtue, David Charles. “Introduction.” Dialogues in Middle Level Education Research Volume 3, Routledge, 2023, pp. 1–7, doi:10.4324/9781003457831-1.

Virtue, David Charles. “Building and Broadening the Middle Level Education Knowledge Base.” Dialogues in Middle Level Education Research Volume 2, Routledge, 2023, pp. 3–10, doi:10.4324/b23258-2.

Virtue, David Charles. “Community School Reform and Middle Level School Culture and Community.” Dialogues in Middle Level Education Research Volume 2, Routledge, 2023, pp. 53–59, doi:10.4324/b23258-8.

Ellerbrock, Cheryl R., et al. “Sailing the Stormy Seas Together.” Dialogues in Middle Level Education Research Volume 2, Routledge, 2023, pp. 239–45, doi:10.4324/b23258-24.

Presentations

Virtue, D. C. (Presenter & Author), SC Assn. for Middle Level Education, “Communicating with caregivers simulation.,” SCAMLE/SCPOMLE, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Virtue, D. C. (Presenter & Author), Ruppert, N. (Presenter & Author), SC Assn. for Middle Level Education, “What teaching middle school taught us about being a department chair: Leadership lessons from the middle school classroom.,” SCAMLE/SCPOMLE, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Exhibits and Performances

Virtue, D. C., Maxey, A., “International mindedness in the middle grades..” (March 2023).

Virtue, D. C., Maxey, A., “Using genius hours to promote personalized learning..” (March 2023).

Dr. Tom Watterson
Associate Professor
School of Teaching and Learning
tawatterson@email.wcu.edu

Publications

Grube, Danny P, et al. International Partnership and Cooperation in Health and Physical Education Programs. no. 1, International Journal of Physical Education, Mar. 2023, pp. 2–14.

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

Publications

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, and Jonte A Myers. Solving Algebraic Word Problems Using General Heuristics Instruction.. no. 1, Teaching Exceptional Children, Oct. 2023, pp. 52–60, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/00400599231157029.

Witzel, Bradley, et al. Unpacking and Understanding Specific Learning Disabilities in Mathematics.. no. 1, Teaching Exceptional Children, Oct. 2023, pp. 26–32, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/00400599231175509.

Witzel, Bradley, and Elizabeth Wall-Bassett. Second Chance Breakfast: A Case Study Revealing the Behavioral Benefits with Middle School Students. no. 1/5, MidWestern Educational Researcher, Aug. 2023, p. 15, https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/mwer/vol35/iss1/5.

Witzel, Bradley, et al. “Quality 6-12 Core Mathematics Instruction.” Quality Instruction and Intervention: Strategies for Secondary Educators, Rowman & Littlefield, 2023, pp. 44–62.

Strickland, Tricia, et al. “Mathematics Interventions for Secondary Students with Disabilities.” Quality Inclusive Instruction and Intervention: Strategies for Secondary Educators., Roman & Littlefield, 2023, pp. 63–86.

Blackburn, Barbara R, and Bradley Witzel. edCircuit, Mar. 2023, https://edcircuit.com/curriculum-for-students-with-special-needs/.

Presentations

Powell, S. R., Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Building math proficiency in Kansas: Systematic instruction,” KS MTSS + Alignment, Topeka, KS.

Witzel, B., Copsey, J. (Presenter & Author), n2y Exchange, “Successful MTSS: Increase student outcomes.,” n2y, virtual.

Myers, J. (Presenter & Author), Witzel, B., International Council for Exceptional Children Virtual Conference, “P-12 Mathematics Success,” International Council for Exceptional Children.

Allsopp, D. (Leader), Xin, Y. P. (Discussant), Witzel, B. (Discussant), Frank, D. (Discussant), Learning Disabilities Association of America Multi-Disciplinary Online Forum., “Mathematics and students with SLD: Exploring the science to classroom connection.,” Learning Disabilities Association, Online Forum.

Myers, J. (Presenter & Author), Witzel, B., The Council for Learning Disabilties International Conference, “Improving word problem proficiency in adolescent students with math learning disabilities: The role of schema-based instruction.,” Council for Learning Disabilities, Denver, CO.

Witzel, B. (Moderator), Mazin, A. (Panelist), Riccio, J. F. (Panelist), Kohnke, S. (Panelist), Moise, D. (Panelist), Jessup, M. (Panelist), Keeler, M. (Panelist), Kirkpatrick, N. (Panelist), Ley Davis, L. (Panelist), Gilley, D. (Panelist), Spooner, F. (Panelist), Council for Exceptional Children, “Inclusive practices in science and math classrooms,” Louisville, KY.

Witzel, B., Cyber Academy Series, “High school mathematics: Systematic instruction and linear equations,” PA Cyber Charter Academy, PA.

Witzel, B., Cyber Academy Series, “Middle school mathematics: Systematic instruction and radicals,” PA Cyber Charter Academy, PA.

Witzel, B., International Council for Exceptional Children, “Building proficiency in secondary mathematics,” CEC, Louisville, KY.

Witzel, B., International Council for Exceptional Children Conference, “Setting the foundation for success in mathematics,” CEC, Louisville, KY.

Witzel, B., Horne, R., North Carolina State Improvement Project Annual Network Conference, “Intervention planning for students with dyscalculia,” NCDPI, Greensboro, NC.

Witzel, B., “Increasing visuals in middle school math,” USD 480, Liberal, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Building math proficiency in Kansas: Arithmetic of polynomials,” KS MTSS + Alignment, Great Bend, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Building math proficiency in Kansas: Interleaving worked samples,” KS MTSS + Alignment, Topeka.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Building math proficiency in Kansas: Radicals and exponents,” KS MTSS + Alignment, Great Bend.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Building math proficiency in Kansas: Solving equations,” KS MTSS + Alignment, Great Bend, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Building math proficiency in Kansas: Solving inequalities,” KS MTSS + Alignment, Topeka, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Building math proficiency in Kansas: Systems of equations,” KS MTSS + Alignment, Great Bend, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Building math proficiency in Kansas: Transformations,” KS MTSS + Alignment, Topeka, KS.

Witzel, B., Kansas Math Project, “Buliding math proficiency in Kansas: Computation of integers,” KS MTSS + Alignment, Topeka, KS.

Witzel, B., “Reflecting on implementation of change,” USD 480, Liberal, KS.

Witzel, B., Cyber Academy Series, “Instruction and interventions: Focus on computation of polynomials,” PA Cyber Charter Academy, PA.

Witzel, B., Cyber Academy Series, “Instruction and interventions: Focus on fractions and decimals,” PA Cyber Charter Academy, PA.

Witzel, B., Cyber Academy Series, “Systematic instruction and systems of equations,” PA Cyber Charter Academy, PA.

Witzel, B., Series on Dyscalculia, “Building computational proficiency,” NC DPI, 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).