EDUCATION

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The Ohio State University                                                                                                                       Columbus, OH

Ph.D. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis                                                                          May 2018

Advisor: Dr. Helen Malone, PhD

Dissertation: Teaching a learning strategy for computational mathematics to students with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities using video prompting

 

Ball State University                                                                                                                                       Muncie, IN

Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis                                                                                                  May 2013

  

Indiana University                                                                                                                                 Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Telecommunications                                                                  December 1991

 

RESEARCH

 

Ball State University                                                                                                                                        Muncie, IN

   August 2019-Present

• Using Matrix training to generalize additional descriptors for tacts in preschool children with ASD

• Increasing the vocal output of learners with ASD using explicit training and generalization

• Target population of children with ASD and limited vocal repertoire

• Utilizing single subject multiple baseline design and verbal behavior principles

 

Ball State University                                                                                                                                        Muncie, IN

    March 2020-Present

• Assessing the use of treatment fidelity checks in clinical practice: a survey and analysis

• Utilize survey method to reach behavior analysts

• Statistical analysis of the results to determine trends and correlations between responses and three research questions

• Will result in a practitioner paper describing best practices for clinical applications

 

Ball State University                                                                                                                                        Muncie, IN

   August 2020-Present

• Teaching school personnel to Identify and teach missing prerequisite mathematics skills using video modeling: a pilot study

• Choosing an effective prenumeracy mathematics assessment for identifying missing skills

• Teaching school personnel how to create materials using video technology for teaching

• Establish social validity of the procedures as well as the efficacy of the assessment tool and instructional methods

 

 

GRANTS

 

Funded

 

Ball State University                                                                                                                                        Muncie, IN

Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders/BSU Foundation

• Awarded August 2019

• Project: “Using matrix training to generalize additional descriptors for tacts in preschool children with ASD”

• $17,890 budget for materials and personnel

• Competitive award

 

Ball State University                                                                                                                                        Muncie, IN

ASPiRE New Faculty Start-Up Grant

• Awarded October 2018/Funded December 2018

• Project: “Teaching prerequisite numeracy skills for addition to learners with severe disabilities using video prompting”

• $2700 competitive award for new faculty members to help establish their research agenda

• Used for purchase of video equipment used in multiple future studies on math acquisition in learners with disabilities

 

The Ohio State University                                                                                                                       Columbus, OH

College of Education and Human Ecology Dissertation Fellowship                                     August 2017-May 2018

• Monthly stipend plus tuition and fee waiver

• Allowed for focus solely on dissertation research

• Competitive award voted on by graduate committee

 

College of Education and Human Ecology Small Dissertation Grant                                   August 2017-May 2018

• $500 grant to aid in completion of dissertation

• Used to purchase a tablet and create materials for use in the study

• Competitive award

 

PUBLICATIONS

Published

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Peer Reviewed

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Dueker, S. A. and Day, J. M. (2020) Using standardized assessment to identify and teach prerequisite numeracy skills to learners with disabilities using video modeling. Psychology in the Schools. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22473

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Brock, M. E., Dueker, S. A., & Barczak, M. A. (2020). Effects of delayed video-based feedback and observing feedback on paraprofessional implementation of evidence-based practices for students with severe disabilities. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 1088357620902492.

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Brock, M. E., Barczak, M. A., & Dueker, S. A. (2020). A randomized evaluation of group training for paraprofessionals to implement systematic instruction strategies with students with severe disabilities. Teacher Education and Special Education. 0888406420923769.

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Cannella-Malone, H. I., Dueker, S. A., Barczak, M. A., & Brock, M. E. (2019). Teaching academic skills to students with significant intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of the single-case design literature. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 1744629519895387.

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Dueker, S. A. and Cannella-Malone, H. I. (2019) Teaching addition to learners with moderate disabilities using video prompting. Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, 8(2), 1-20.

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Brock, M. E., Dynia, J. M., Dueker, S. A., & Barczak, M. A. (2019). Teacher-reported priorities and practices for students With autism: characterizing the research-to-practice gap. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 35(2), 67-78. 1088357619881217

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Brock, M. E., Dueker, S. A., & Barczak, M. A. (2018). Brief report: Improving social outcomes for students with autism at recess through peer-mediated pivotal response training. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(6), 2224-2230. DOI:10.1007/s10803-017-3435-3

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Seaman, R. L., Cannella-Malone, H. I., & Brock, M. E., Dueker, S. A. (2018). Efficacy of paraprofessional-implemented video prompting to teach vocational skills to students with autism spectrum disorder. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 41(2), 68-76. DOI:10.1177/2165143417708191.

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Brock, M. E., Cannella-Malone, H. I., Seaman, R. L., Andzik, N. R., Schaefer, J. M., Page., E. J., Barczak, M., & Dueker, S. A. (2017). Findings across practitioner training studies in special education: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis. Exceptional Children, 84(1), 7-26. DOI:10.1177/0014402917698008.

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Non-Peer Reviewed

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Dueker, S., Hawk, N., Nelson, J. L., Nelson, M. J., Walterbusch, T., & Wargelin, L. A. (Eds.). Aras, A., Ayoub, S. S., Bhaktha, N., Brady, A. C., Bussell, K., Dueker, S., Hall, S., Ham, M., Hawk, N., Jenkins, B. R., Kearney, R. C., Kim, Y., Kulesza, A. E., Kuznetcova, I., Lo, M., Mayo, J. W., Mulyadin, T., Nelson, J. L., Nelson, M. J., Paulson, J. L., Rivera, M. D., Robinson, S., Shi, Y., Tiba, E., Tornwall, J., Van Jura, M. J., Walterbusch, T., Wargelin, L. A., & Zhao, K. (2017). Educational inequality in Ohio, 2016-17 (Research Methodology Center White Paper No. 1). Retrieved from https://rmc.ehe.osu.edu/files/2015/10/EHE-RMC-White-Paper-001_Educational-inequality-in-Ohio_March17.pdf

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In Press

 

Accepted

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Peer Reviewed

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Submitted

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Peer Reviewed

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Dueker, S. A. & Desai, V. Considerations for using virtual manipulatives and an explicit instruction format in a virtual learning environment. Manuscript submitted for publication to Thresholds in Education.

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Brock, M. E., Barczak, M. A., Dueker, S. A., & Seaman, R. L. Training paraprofessionals in a group context: A pilot feasibility study. Manuscript submitted for publication to Professional Development and Education.

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In preparation

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Dueker, S. A. and Cannella-Malone, H. I. Comparing Video Prompting Against Most-to-Least Prompting to Teach Two Personal Care Skills. Manuscript in preparation.

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Dueker, S. A. Using Technology to Teach Academics to Students with Moderate to Profound Disabilities: A Literature Review. Manuscript in preparation.

 

Dueker, S. A. Creating Independent Learners by Fading Video Prompts: A Practitioner’s Guide. Manuscript in preparation.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

International

 

Dueker, S. A. and Day, J. M. (July 2021). How to create interventions for mathematics using video modeling based on summative assessment results. Presentation of a research study on the use of mathematics assessments and video modeling at Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia National Conference, Melbourne, Australia (online).

 

Dueker, S. A., (September 2016). Comparing video prompting against in-vivo prompting to teach two personal care skills. Presentation of a research study on the use of video prompting at Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.

 

National

 

Dueker, S. A., Day, J. M. (May 2021). Using standardized assessment to identify and teach prerequisite numeracy skills to learners with disabilities using video modeling. Poster presentation of completed study at Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual conference (virtual)

 

Dueker, S. A., Day, J. M. (November 2020). Teaching Pre-requisite Math Skills to Learners With Disabilities Using Video Modeling. Hands-on interactive presentation of completed study at Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) Annual Convention. Columbus, OH.

 

Barczak, M., Dueker, S. A. (November 2020). Using Videos to Individualize Instruction. Hands-on interactive presentation of completed study at Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) Annual Convention. Columbus, OH.

 

Dueker, S. A. (May 2020). Teaching Addition to Learners with Moderate Using Video Prompting. Poster presentation of completed study with Q & A at the Association for Behavior Analysis International annual conference. Washington, DC.

 

Dueker, S. A. (May 2019). Teaching Addition to Learners with Moderate Using Video Prompting. Poster presentation of completed study with Q & A at the Association for Behavior Analysis International annual conference. Chicago, IL.

 

Brock, M. E., Dueker, S. A., Barczak, M. (January 2019). High-Quality, Low-Intensity Training for Paraprofessionals Supporting Students With Severe Disabilities. Presentation of completed study with Q & A at Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. Indianapolis, IN.

 

Brock, M. E., Dueker, S. A., Barczak, M, Webster, L. (November 2018). Building Social Connections at Recess Through Peer Networks. Hands-on interactive presentation of completed study at Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) Annual Convention. Columbus, OH.

 

Brock, M. E., Dueker, S. A., Barczak, M. (February 2018). Improving Social Outcomes for Students with Autism at Recess Through Peer-Mediated Pivotal Response Training. Presentation of completed study with Q & A at Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. Tampa, FL.

 

Brock, M. E., Dueker, S. A., Webster, L. (November 2017). How to Promote Social Connections at Recess with Peer Networks. Hands-on interactive presentation of completed study at Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) Annual Convention. Columbus, OH.

 

Schaefer, J., Dueker, S. A. (November 2017). Bug-in-ear as an Evidence-Based Tool for On-the-Job Training. Poster presentation of completed study at Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) Annual Convention. Columbus, OH.

 

Dueker, S. A. (May 2017). Comparing Video Prompting Against In-Vivo Prompting to Teach Two Personal Care Skills. Presentation of completed research as part of a symposium titled “Recent Developments of Video-Based Instruction to Staff Train and to Teach Exercise and Personal Care Skills” as the Association for Behavior Analysis International annual conference. Denver, CO.

 

Seaman, R., Dueker, S. A., Page, E. J. (April 2016). Video Prompting: Implementation, Teaching, and Current Research. Demonstration presentation of the use of video prompting at Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis annual conference. Columbus, OH.

 

Dueker, S. A., Andzik, N., Schafer, J., Seaman, R. (April 2016). Using Video Prompting to Teach Leisure Skills to Students with Significant Disabilities. Demonstration presentation on the use of video prompting at Council for Exceptional Children annual conference. St. Louis, MO.

 

Regional

 

Dueker, S. A. (October 2012). Effects of Momentary Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior on Rolling Behavior in a Young Man Diagnosed with Autism. Poster presentation at the Hoosier Association for Behavior Analysis annual conference. Indianapolis, IN.

 

Local

 

Dueker, S. A. (March 2018). Using Video Prompting to Teach Addition to Students with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities. Oral presentation of completed study at the Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum. Columbus, OH.

 

Dueker, S. A. (February 2018). Using Video Prompting to Teach Addition to Students with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities. Oral presentation of completed study at the Ohio State University Education and Human Ecology Student Research Forum. Columbus, OH.

 

Dueker, S. A. (September 2017). Using Video Prompting to Teach Addition to Students with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities. Poster presentation of completed study at Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy (CCEC) Symposium on Children. Columbus, OH.

 

Dueker, S. A. (July 2017). Using Video Prompting to Teach Addition to Students with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities. Poster presentation of completed study at OSU Research Methodology Center’s Methods Festival. Columbus, OH.

 

Dueker, S. A. (July 2017). Using Technology to Teach Academics to Students with Moderate to Profound Disabilities: A Literature Review. Poster presentation of completed study at OSU Research Methodology Center’s Methods Festival. Columbus, OH.

 

Dueker, S. A. (February 2017). Comparing Video Prompting Against In-Vivo Prompting to Teach Two Personal Care Skills. Demonstration presentation of completed study at the Ohio State University Education and Human Ecology Student Research Forum. Columbus, OH.

 

Dueker, S. A. (February 2016). Comparison of Video Prompting Versus In-Vivo in Acquisition of Self-Care Daily Living Skills. Poster presentation of proposed study at the Ohio State University Education and Human Ecology Student Research Forum. Columbus, OH.

 

 

TEACHING

Current

 

Ball State University                                                                                                                                        Muncie, IN

SPCE400: Mathematics Interventions for Students with Disabilities

Content Specialist/Instructor of Record                                                                                   Autumn 2020 - Present

• Created course content for initial offering of the courses

• Semester-long course for undergraduate students on mathematics instruction

• Used face-to-face format to present the class materials

• Maintained records as specified by university requirements

• Created course materials and Canvas shell

 

Ball State University                                                                                                                                        Muncie, IN

SPCE609: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

Content Specialist/Instructor of Record                                                                                   Autumn 2018 - Present

• Semester-long course for graduate students on concepts related to applied behavior analysis

• Used online format to present the class materials

• Maintained records as specified by university requirements

• Maintained course materials in Canvas each semester

 

Previous

 

The Ohio State University                                                                                                                       Columbus, OH

ESSPED8921: Ethical and Legal Issues in Special Education

Instructor of Record                                                                                                                                   Summer 2018

• Semester-long course for graduate students on ethical considerations in special education and applied behavior analysis

• Created and used hybrid online format to present the class materials

• Maintained records as specified by university requirements

 

The Ohio State University                                                                                                                       Columbus, OH

ESSPED5736: Methods of Instruction for Students with Moderate/Intensive Disabilities I

Instructor of Record                                                                                                                                    Autumn 2017

• Semester-long course for both graduate and undergraduate students

• Material included creation of Individualized Education Programs and assessment

• Utilized active responding in combination with lecture to guide students learning

• Maintained records as specified by university requirements

 

The Ohio State University                                                                                                                                Lima, OH

ESSPED5742: Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers

Instructor of Record                                                                                                                                   Summer 2017

• Summer-long semester course on applied behavior analysis for use in classrooms

• Semester-long course for both graduate and undergraduate students

• Adapted syllabus for compressed summer format

• Included the use of discussion boards to increase student engagement with materials

• Maintained records as specified by university requirements

 

Ohio State University                                                                                                                              Columbus, OH

Student Teacher Supervisor                                                                                                      August 2015-May 2016

• Provide guidance and monitoring for special education undergraduate student teachers

• Collaborate with mentor teachers to determine target skills in need of additional training

• Observed teaching sessions and provided feedback based on existing scoring rubric

 

The Ohio State University                                                                                                                       Columbus, OH

ESSPED5737: Methods of Instruction for Students with Moderate/Intensive Disabilities II

Graduate Teaching Assistant                                                                                                                       Spring 2016

• Spring semester course on behavioral methods of instruction in classrooms

• Graded assignments and aided students

 

The Ohio State University                                                                                                                       Columbus, OH

ESSPED5738: Reading Instruction for Children with Disabilities or Severe Reading Deficits

Graduate Teaching Assistant                                                                                                                       Spring 2016

• Spring semester course on behavioral methods of instruction in classrooms

• Graded assignments and aided students

 

The Ohio State University                                                                                                                      Columbus, OH

Guest Lecturer                                                                                                                                          February 2017

• Special education course 5742: Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers

• Single lecture on functions of behavior, analysis of behavior, and strategies for behavior change

 

Guest Lecturer                                                                                                                                               March 2016

• Special education course: Methods of Instruction II for Children with Moderate/Intensive Disabilities

• Single lecture on instruction for personal and daily living skills and health needs

 

Guest Lecturer                                                                                                                                       November 2015

• Special education course: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

• Single lecture on graphing conventions and functional analysis of behavior

 

Guest Lecturer                                                                                                                                       November 2015

• Special education course: Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis

• Single lecture on use of group contingencies in classrooms

 

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SERVICE

University Related

 

Director of Doctoral Program                                                                                                                       Muncie, IN

Special Education                                                                                                                           July 2019 to Present

• Point of contact for potential candidates for Ball State EdD program in Special Education

• Chair of Doctoral Program committee

• Organize and facilitate interviews of potential candidates

• Advise newly admitted students until a dissertation chair has been appointed

 

Department of Special Education Committees                                                                                          Muncie, IN

Doctoral Studies Committee - Chair                                                                                September 2019 to Present

• Lead the committee that reviews doctoral applications and provides input into doctoral program policies and procedures

 

Personnel Selection Committee                                                                                       September 2019 to Present

• Provide input on hiring decisions for the department

 

Tucker Grant Committee                                                                                                September 2018 to May 2019

• Review submissions for both research and travel grants for Ball State students

 

Ad Hoc Diversity Committee                                                                                              October 2018 to May 2019

• Working with other committee members to draft a diversity statement for the department based on both university policy and statements from similar institutions

 

Ad Hoc ASL Contract Faculty Search Committee                                              November 2018 to December 2018

• Reviewed applications, interviewed candidates, and aided in recommending a hire for an open contract faculty position

 

University Mentoring

 

Doctoral Committee Member

Jayda Day, School Psychology doctoral student                                                                          Fall 2020 to Present

 

Teacher-Scholar Mentor                                                                                                                  Fall 2020 to Present

Selected by Vice-Provost for Research to act as a research mentor for an undergraduate student that would assist with a current research project

 

Community

 

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)                                                

Conference Proposal Reviewer                                                                                                     May 2020 to Present

• Review submissions for Innovations in Special Education Technology for the 2020 Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) to be held in Baltimore, MD

 

Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities                                              

Journal Article Reviewer                                                                                                        February 2020 to Present

• Invited guest reviewer for submitted article for the journal

 

Behavior Analysis in Practice                                            

Journal Article Reviewer                                                                                                     November 2019 to Present

• Invited guest reviewer for submitted articles for the journal

 

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities                                                   

Journal Article Reviewer                                                                                                    September 2019 to Present

• Invited guest reviewer for submitted articles for the journal

 

American Educational Research Association (AERA)                                       

Conference Proposal Reviewer                                                                                                      July 2018 to Present

• Review submissions for Division C – Learning and Instruction/Division C - Section 1c: Mathematics for the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) to be held in San Francisco, CA

• Review submissions for Division B - Curriculum Studies/Division B - Section 4: Policies and Politics (The Webbings of Curriculum) for the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) to be held in Toronto, ON

• Provide feedback for all assigned proposals

• Meet all deadlines for reviews to allow enough time for submitters to be notified

 

Higher Education Consortium for Special Education (HECSE)                                                           Columbus, OH

Doctoral Student Representative                                                                                        January 2017 to May 2018

• Disseminate information relevant to special education to parties inside and outside the university

• Participate in lobbying and related activities to further the messaging of the organization

• Attend annual meeting in Washington, DC for lobbying efforts related to special education

• Selected as one of ten doctoral students to attend seminar in Washington DC

 

Graduate Studies Committee Member                                                                                                 Columbus, OH

Student Representative                                                                                                  September 2016 to May 2018

• Sole student representative to the committee to oversee and administer the graduate degree programs for education

• Act as liaison between the Graduate School and the Graduate Faculty members in the program

• Approve departmental program changes and petitions from students with full voting rights      

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Education and Human Ecology Research Forum                                                                                 Columbus, OH

Project Reviewer                                                                                                                          November 2015, 2017

• Review and rate graduate student submissions to the EHE Research Forum

• Provide constructive feedback on submission to promote improvement

 

Center for Sexual Education National Conference                                                                       New Brunswick, NJ

Project Reviewer                                                                                                                                               May 2015

• Review and rate presentation proposals for 2015 national conference

• Utilized rubric to evaluate quality of presentations

 

 

FIELD EXPERIENCE

 

Ball State University                                                                                                                                       Muncie, IN

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track                                                                                                 August 2018-Present

• Primary responsibilities include teaching courses related to applied behavior analysis (ABA) primarily via distance education

• Engaging in scholarly activities including research

• Program evaluation

• Grant writing

• Serving on doctoral committees

• Providing service to the university and community

 

Autism Center for Enrichment                                                                                                                 Greenfield, IN

Consulting Behavior Analyst                                                                                                             April 2019-Present

• Create and oversee treatment plans for learners with varying levels of developmental disabilities

• Provide consultation services for up to three clients

• Provide consultation services for schools

• Train staff on behavior analytic techniques

 

Partnership for Behavior Change                                                                                                          South Bend, IN

Senior Behavior Analyst                                                                                                          November 2014-Present

• Create treatment plans for learners with varying levels of developmental disabilities

• Maintain client load of up to four and clients

• Provide consultation services for clients and schools

• Oversee implementation of the treatment plans by behavior technicians

• Train staff on behavior analytic techniques

 

Behavior Analysis Center for Autism                                                                                                             Elkhart, IN

Clinical Director                                                                                                                   June 2011-November 2014

• Oversaw clinical operations for a clinic with 15 to 20 clients diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities

• Responsible for personnel and operations decision making

• Provided consultation services to behavior analysts and therapists

• Trained staff on behavior analytic techniques

• Presented seminars for parents and community organizations on disabilities and behavior analysis

• Conducted assessments for new clients and reassessments for current clients

 

 

AWARDS

 

The Ohio State University                                                                                                                       Columbus, OH

William E. Loadman Dissertation Award                                                                                                        April 2019

• Recipient of the distinguished dissertation award for Special Education for 2018

 

Thomas and Evelyn Stephens Scholarship in Special Education                                           August 2017-May 2018

• Sole recipient of $2200 award

• Scholarship for a graduate student planning on career in special education programs

 

Cooper, Heron, and Heward Educational Scholarship                                                            August 2016-May 2017

• Sole recipient of $1500 award

• Scholarship for doctoral student in special education/applied behavior analysis program

 

Marilyn Ruth Hathaway Educational Scholarship                                                                    August 2015-May 2016

• One of 10 recipients of $750 award

• Scholarship for students preparing to become teachers

 

 

HONORS

 

Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Research Doctoral Student Scholar                                   2017-2018

• One of ten doctoral students selected from international nominations by the Division of Research Committee.

Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, Student Fellow                                                                         2016-2018

• Nominated position that provided opportunities to interact with and learn from figures in the field of behavior analysis

• Conducted projects for the center to improve the website and connect with trustees

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 2014 (1-14-16045)

Licensed Behavior Analyst, Michigan (7401000930)

R.E.A.C.H. Suicide Gatekeeper

 

AFFILIATIONS

 

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Member                                                                               2015 to Present

• Division of Research

• Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities

• Innovations in Special Education Technology Division

• Teacher Education Division

Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), Member                                                       2015 to Present

• Dissemination Special Interest Group

• Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group

Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia (ABAA), Member                                                          2016 to Present

American Educational Research Association, Member                                                                       2018 to Present

Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, Member                                                                     2018 to Present

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Member                                                                     2018 to Present

Hoosier Association for Behavior Analysis (HABA), Member                                                              2012 to Present

• Conference committee member, poster session lead                                                                                   2019

Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, Distinguished Scholar                                                         2016 to 2018

Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA), Member                                                                    2015 to 2018